Mel Lastman

Melvin Douglas "Mel" Lastman (March 9, 1933 – December 11, 2021), nicknamed "Mayor Mel" or "Mega City Mel", was a Canadian businessman and politician. He was the founder of the Bad Boy Furniture chain. He served as the mayor of the former city of North York, Ontario, Canada from 1973 until 1997.^[3]

Mel Lastman
62nd Mayor of Toronto
In office January 1, 1998 – November 30, 2003
Preceded by	Barbara Hall
Succeeded by	David Miller
3rd Mayor of North York
In office January 1, 1973[1] – December 31, 1997
Preceded by	Basil H. Hall
Succeeded by	Position abolished[2]
Personal details
Born	Melvin Douglas Lastman (1933-03-09)March 9, 1933 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	December 11, 2021(2021-12-11) (aged 88) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s)	Marilyn Bornstein
Profession	Businessman
Website	City of Toronto Profile

Lastman died on December 11, 2021, at the age of 88.^[4]