While political pundits continue to debate Gregor Robertson鈥檚 legacy after Vancouver鈥檚 longest serving mayor announced this week he would not be seeking re-election in October, there is one, albeit superficial, fact few will disagree on. Robertson is and likely will be the most attractive mayor this city has ever seen. Sure, some may point to boyish charm, or Victorian-era ruggedness, but Robertson鈥檚 granite-hewn cheekbones alone land him atop the mayor meat pile. He鈥檚 probably also the fittest dude to sweatlessly climb the staircases at 12th & Cambie, since the Courier鈥檚 kale-friendly civic affairs truth warrior Mike Howell took up the city hall beat. 听
Most importantly, Robertson is dynamically attractive, with different versions of attractiveness during his hunky reign. Here鈥檚 a brief rundown of the many looks Robertson sported throughout the years.
Biking dad
Blue windbreaker, sensible helmet and dress slacks create a trifecta of gentle confidence. Come ride with me, it says, I鈥檒l go at a slow, even pace. Let鈥檚 get our heart rate up to a safe level of excitement then enjoy a goji-berry smoothie in the cruel moonlight.
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The New Age Victor
Self-satisfied, but not gloating, with an 鈥淚 could be vacationing in Nantucket with the Kennedys but choose not to鈥� vibe. Chakras are fully aligned and the chi is off the mother effin鈥� hook. The din of angry Marpole residents (is there any other kind?) may be around the corner, but for now, bliss. Namaste.
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Just got out of bed and threw this old thing on to be with you here today
A dishevelled, salt and pepper Gregor invites many questions. Did he just get out of bed? And if so, where? How many downtown lofts, office closets and gulf island yurts does he hang his suits in? So many questions, so little time. 听Yes, let鈥檚 grab a chianti and talk about it over some smooth jazz and recycling policy.
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It鈥檚 business time
Damn. G-man means business. Pinstripes? You鈥檙e goddam right. Newscaster hair that would make Tony Parsons weep with envy? Boom. The ironic thing is during this speech Robertson probably uttered the phrases 鈥渄esign jam,鈥� 鈥減ublic space intervention鈥� and 鈥渧isioning phase of engagement.鈥�
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I鈥檓 a free man
Robertson鈥檚 last public appearance was probably his best look. At the press conference Wednesday where he announced his decision not to run next election, he sported a sleek new hairdo that took years off his 53-year-old kisser and made him look like a sommelier with a thorough knowledge of Spanish tempranillos with earthy tannins. The lack of a tie also says 鈥淚鈥檓 approachable,鈥� and in a certain light, perhaps while a Leonard Cohen remix pulsates in the background, 鈥淒addy鈥檚 single.鈥�
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