Patrick Johnstone
Patrick Johnstone | |
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| 38th mayor of New Westminster | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan X. Côte |
| New Westminster city councillor | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – November 7, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kootenays, British Columbia |
| Political party | Community First New West |
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| Residence(s) | New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Geoscientist |
| Website | www |
Patrick David Johnstone is a Canadian politician and geoscientist, who is the current mayor of New Westminster, British Columbia. Prior to becoming mayor, he served two terms as a city councillor on the New Westminster City Council. He has been a member of Community First New West, a social democratic municipal political party, since 2022.
Aside from his work in local government, Johnstone also runs his blog, Ask Pat, where he writes about city council proceedings from his perspective and responds to online questions submitted by members of the public. On occasion, Johnstone will also set up an Ask Pat booth at local gatherings where he answers questions and speaks with members of the public.