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Gord Hume<\/p>\n
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Gord Hume is the author and creator of the popular “Samantha and the Sheriff” adventures. He is also the author of seven non-fiction books on building better cities and improving communities. The books have been highly popular amongst municipal leaders in more than 22 countries around the world. Gord has been a sought-after keynote speaker at major conferences in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and New Zealand. He was elected to London City council four times.<\/p>\n
He has enjoyed an award-winning career in broadcasting; founded a\u00a0 newspaper; and been a leader in many civic, charitable and community foundations and organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gord loves exploring the culture, cuisines and history of people and nations around the world. He has visited nearly forty countries during his life-long passion for new adventures and experiences.<\/p>\n
Gord now shares his time between London, Ontario and St Pete Beach, Florida, where he continues a busy schedule of writing and doing media commentary on current affairs.<\/p>\n
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