Jack Joseph Kempf

Jack Joseph Kempf (May 12, 1935 - July 1, 2003)[1] was a business owner and politician in British Columbia. He represented Omineca in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1975 to 1991 as a Social Credit member.

He was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, the son of Steve Kempf and Katherine Klein. Kempf was a motel and restaurant owner. He served on the municipal council for Houston, British Columbia and also served as mayor.[1] Kempf served in the provincial cabinet, first as Minister of Lands, Parks and Housing, and then as Minister of Forests and Lands.[2]

Kempf died in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, where he had lived in retirement.

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, P G (1985). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985.
  2. ↑ "Forest Service History". British Columbia Forest Service. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
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