Meet candidate for mayor Christian Provenzano

SooToday asked each of the candidates to submit a bio to introduce themselves to the voters. Meet candidate for mayor Christian Provenzano:

Christian was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. He attended St. Mary's College high school and then proceeded to earn his Bachelor of Art (Honours) at the University of Waterloo and his Bachelor of Laws at Dalhousie University. Christian completed his bar administration course with the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2002 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003. He owns, operates and practices at Provenzano Law/Advocates & Advisors in downtown Sault Ste. Marie he has recently completed his Masters of Law at Osgoode Hall Professional Development.
 
Christian's most gratifying accomplishments to date are rooted in public service - committing his time, energy and skills to worthwhile organizations and causes where he can help make a real, positive difference in both his community and the lives of others. Christian has volunteered his time and expertise with groups such as:
 
    •    Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie;
    •    United Way Fundraising Cabinet;
    •    Big Brothers of Sault Ste. Marie;
    •    Children's Rehabilitation Centre Algoma (now Thrive);
    •    Sault Youth Association;
    •    Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie;
    •    Soo Pee Wee;
    •    Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce;
    •    St. Vincent Place.
 
As Vice - Chair of the Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, Christian was proud to assist in an effort that has improved health care services in Sault Ste. Marie.
 
Christian has served as the Mayor of the City of Sault Ste. Marie since 2014. Since his election as Mayor, he has also served as a director of PUC Inc., PUC Services Inc., PUC Distribution Inc., a commissioner on the PUC and as a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board.
 
Christian and his wife Kyleigh have two daughters, Isla and Chloe.