Chuck Porter (politician)
Chuck Porter | |
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MLA for Hants West | |
Assumed office 2006 | |
Preceded by | Ron Russell |
Personal details | |
Born |
Garnet Charles Porter December 29, 1964 |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations |
Progressive Conservative (2006–2014) Independent (2014–2016) |
Residence | Windsor, Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Paramedic |
Religion | Christian |
Garnet Charles "Chuck" Porter (born December 29, 1964) is a Canadian politician. He represents the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal.[1] He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives from 2006 to June 13, 2014, when he left the party to sit as an independent citing leadership as a factor in his decision.[2] In the past, Porter has served as a Councillor in the town of Windsor, Nova Scotia, as Chair of the Finance Committee. He also worked as a paramedic for 16 years before entering politics.
References
- ↑ "Chuck Porter, former Progressive Conservative MLA, joins Liberals". CBC News. February 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
- ↑ "Chuck Porter leaves PC caucus, cites leadership as a factor". CBC News. June 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
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