# Doug Archer

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Mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from 1988 to 2000 AD

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Doug Archer Mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan In office 1988–2000 Preceded by Doreen E. Hamilton Succeeded by Pat Fiacco Personal details Born Winnipeg, Manitoba Spouse Gloria Children James, Lindsay and Tracy Occupation Partner in KnightArcher Insurance Services

**Douglas R. Archer** was the Mayor of [Regina, Saskatchewan](/source/Regina%2C_Saskatchewan), Canada, from 1988 to 2000.

## Early life

Archer was born in [Winnipeg](/source/Winnipeg), [Manitoba](/source/Manitoba), but was raised in [Saskatoon](/source/Saskatoon), [Saskatchewan](/source/Saskatchewan). There, he received a [Bachelor of Economics](/source/Bachelor_of_Economics), before moving to [Regina](/source/Regina%2C_Saskatchewan), [Saskatchewan](/source/Saskatchewan) in 1971.

## Public service

In Regina, Archer began a twelve-year career in the public service of the province, before leaving in 1983 to become a partner in Knight-Archer Insurance Services. In 1985, Archer was elected as a city councillor on the [Regina City Council](/source/Regina_City_Council), and became Mayor in 1988.[1]

After becoming Mayor, one of Archer's most noted legacy was to eliminate the city's business tax.[1] The tax, which had caused much controversy among the business community of Regina, had been introduced prior to Archer becoming Mayor, and was replaced by persuading the then [Government of Saskatchewan](/source/Government_of_Saskatchewan) to make payments to all municipalities in the province to compensate for a lack of property taxes. In 1989, Archer established the Regina Regional Economic Development Authority, with the aim of developing Regina's economic potential and promoting tourism. As Regina's Mayor, Archer was elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors, serving for twelve years. In 2001, Archer's name was added to the Federation's Roll of Honour for his service in his position, following his leaving the position of Mayor of Regina the previous year.[1]

## Personal life

Archer and his wife Gloria have three children, all of whom live in the Regina area. Through Knight-Archer Insurance Services, the couple are currently active participants in the city's business community. The two sponsor an annual benefit concert, Brighter Futures for Children.[1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-asset_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-asset_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-asset_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-asset_1-3) [Douglas R. Archer](http://www.regina.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=1917) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110929195504/http://www.regina.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=1917) September 29, 2011, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) - [City of Regina](/source/Regina%2C_Saskatchewan). Retrieved October 29, 2010.

v t e Mayors of Regina, Saskatchewan Scott Mowat W.C. Hamilton Smith McCaul R. H. Williams Willoughby Martin Marsh Eddy Darke McInnis Mollard Smith Laird P. McAra Smith R. H. Williams P. McAra Martin Balfour Cowan Black Grassick Burton Mason J. McAra Balfour J. McAra Rink Ellison Grassick C. C. Williams McNall McGillivray Menzies Grant Hammond Cowburn Baker Walker Baker Schneider D. Hamilton Archer Fiacco Fougere Masters Bachynski

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