Mayor Nenshi named top mayor in the world.
Posted Feb 2, 2015 3:36 pm.
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Mayor Naheed Nenshi is celebrating his birthday by winning the 2014 World Mayor Prize.
Nenshi beat out nine other nominees to win the prize awarded by the London-based City Mayors Foundation.
In the statement announcing the award, the groups said since taking office in 2010, Nenshi has become the most admired mayor of any large Canadian city.
They labeled him an urban visionary who doesn’t neglect the nitty-gritty of local government and said he is a role model for decisive management, inclusivity and forward thinking.
Nenshi has commented on Twitter ‘Well that is a pretty nice (and shocking) birthday present. Thanks to all who nominated me!’
Monday was Nenshi’s 43rd birthday.
The congratulations for the mayor and comments on his win are pouring in.
