the University of Western Ontario. DeCicco-Best was heavily criticized for the actions of her husband, who opened up a "for profit" check-cashing business outside the city's welfare office, was charged with six criminal counts, including impaired driving causing bodily harm, sentenced to six months in jail, and owned a bar downtown which many believed was an eyesore on the city. Jewish National Fund The Jewish National Fund of London honoured Anne Marie DeCicco-Best as its 2011 London Negev Dinner Honouree. As London's longest-serving Mayor (2000-2010) and member of London City Council for 19 years, DeCicco-Best was recognized for her dedicated contributions to the community throughout her many years of public service, and her unwavering support of the Jewish community. References External links City of London Web site Ex-mayor lands PR job at Fanshawe Mayors of London, Ontario Women mayors of places in Ontario Fanshawe College alumni Canadian people of Italian descent Living people 1964 births