Return To Politics
Following the tax evasion scandal of 2000, Golden ran as a candidate to replace himself in the succeeding by-election, but lost.
In 2002, he opted to run for Mayor after Garth Steek pulled out of the race, in an attempt to challenge wildly popular incumbent Glen Murray. Golden lost the race to Murray, finishing second with 37.56% of the votes.
Golden made a third attempt at running for Mayor of Winnipeg in 2004, following Murray's resignation. He placed third, with only 14.84% of the votes, his lowest vote percentage to date.
Since 2000, Golden has not held political office.
Prior to the provincial election of 2003 in Manitoba, the Winnipeg Free Press reported that Golden had met with Stuart Murray, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba, regarding the possibility of one of Golden’s sons being a candidate for the party.
Golden was a founding member of the Old Market Square restoration, and runs a transportation service for seniors.
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