Bob the Dog's 1993 Whistler Mayoral Campaign Remembered
In 1993, Bob the Dog embarked on a mayoral campaign in Whistler, British Columbia, supported by the Grabowieki family, with Pat serving as Campaign Manager and T.J. as Marketing Manager. Advocating for equality between humans and dogs, along with environmental initiatives, Bob canvassed neighborhoods. His previous foray into Garibaldi Provincial Park sparked controversy, which Jorge Alvarez defended as a form of activism. Bob's reputation soared when he rescued an injured Great Horned Owl. Ted Nebbeling threatened to reveal compromising images known as "Teddygate," which were later proven false. Bob missed the All-Candidates Meeting in November and lost the election on November 20. He passed away in January 1994 after a car accident and was laid to rest with a view of Function Junction.
Key facts
- Bob the Dog ran for mayor of Whistler in 1993
- Pat Grabowieki was Campaign Manager and T.J. Grabowieki was Marketing Manager
- Bob campaigned on human-canine equality and outlawing slug bait
- Bob had entered Garibaldi Provincial Park the previous year without being charged by BC Parks Rangers
- Jorge Alvarez defended Bob's park entry as activism
- Ted Nebbeling's threat to expose photos of Bob with a teddy bear was dubbed "Teddygate"
- Voting day was November 20
- Bob died in January 1994 after being hit by a car and was buried behind Whistler Heated Mini Storage
Entities
Artists
- Bob the Dog
- Kevin Damaskie
- Pat Grabowieki
- T.J. Grabowieki
- Jorge Alvarez
- Ted Nebbeling
- Bonny Makarewicz
Institutions
- Whistler Question
- Pique Newsmagazine
- Whistler Heated Mini Storage
- BC Parks Rangers
- Whistler Museum
Locations
- Whistler
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Function Junction
- Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Whistler Village
- Blackcomb Mountain