"Alan Lowe" is a Canada/Canadian politician. He served as mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, 1999-2008.

In 1982 Lowe earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Manitoba, and in 1985 he earned a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon.

He is one of only a handful of mayors of Victoria who were actually born and raised in the city, and was the city's first mayor of Asian heritage to be elected. At 38 years old he was also one of the youngest candidates ever to win Victoria's mayoral election.

In 1999 Alan Lowe managed to win a hard fought three way race versus Bob Friedland of the Victoria Civic Electors on the left and veteran right wing councilor Geoff Young. His campaign slogan was "Aim High, Vote Lowe", which highlighted his sense of humor and charm.

1999 Election Results

* Alan LOWE 7,080 43.59%

* Bob FRIEDLAND 5,626 34.64%

* Geoff YOUNG 3,076 18.94%

The accepted opinion in the next election was that Lowe was unassailable and therefore no serious candidates chose to challenge him. He handily won the 2002 election (61.65% of the popular vote) against a number of opponents, including his closest contender, Ben Isitt, then a 24-year-old master's student at the University of Victoria.

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When we got to the hill at the (American) Legion, that got to me, ... That was emotional.

We would probably do the same thing again if we had it all over again. We had them; we just couldn't put them away. We know that, and we'll build on that.

I'm a volunteer fireman (with the Newburgh department) and I volunteered to go to Iraq, so I guess that makes me a true volunteer.

I've missed my family greatly.

It's quite fitting for him to almost be the guardian down there, ... Michael was a very well-liked individual who did a lot for Old Town, especially the redevelopment of old buildings and in his generosity of helping the homeless.