Wednesday, November 1, 2017

MPP Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Scarborough-Rouge River



Father God thank you for Raymond Sung Joon Cho and his service to the people of Scarborough-Rouge River. Give him your divine wisdom and strategy for the plans you have for this area of Scarborough-Rouge River. Lord cause Raymond to know you in a supernatural way and to hear from you so that he may be effective in his leadership position. Protect him and his family and cause them to come to know you personally and use them to advance your Kingdom.  In Jesus name I pray for peace and blessing on Raymond. Amen



Dr. Raymond Cho was elected the MPP for Scarborough-Rouge River in a by-election held on September 1, 2016.  Raymond immigrated to Canada from the Republic of Korea in 1967. Despite having worked for the American Embassy in Korea, Raymond could not find a professional job after landing in Vancouver, BC.  His first job in Canada was as a dishwasher then later a miner in B.C. Not long after, Raymond arrived in Toronto - the city he has called home ever since.

Having completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Korea, Raymond pursued and obtained his Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and eventually his Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto.  Prior to becoming an elected official, Raymond worked as a Social Worker for the Catholic Children's Aid Society, as well as the Toronto District School Board and Scarborough Board of Education.

Raymond was first elected to Metropolitan Toronto Council in the ward of Scarborough- Malvern in 1991. He became the first and only Canadian politician of Korean descent in Canada. Since then, he has been re-elected eight consecutive times to serve as a Toronto City Councillor.
Throughout his political career, Raymond has been a member of various boards and standing committees. He is the Chair Toronto Zoo Board of Management - Member, Economic Development Committee - Member, Scarborough Community Council - Member, Civic Appointments Committee - Member, Affordable Housing Committee - Member, Environmental Nominating Panel - Founder and Chair, Global Youth Leaders - Canadian National Exhibition Association, Municipal Section - Young Ambassadors Selection Committee for Learnx Foundation - Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) Board of Directors - Sheppard East Village BIA    

Raymond and his wife, Soon Ok, have been living in Scarborough for the past 40 years, and they have three sons, Raymond Jr., Ronald, and William.

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