Andrew Younger
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| Andrew Younger | |
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| Andrew Younger, MLA | |
| MLA for Dartmouth East | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Joan Massey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
Andrew Younger is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Dartmouth East as a member of the Liberal Party.
Younger grew up in the former City of Dartmouth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Political Science from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of King's College.[1]
Younger was first elected to the legislature in 2009 after a five-year career on Halifax Regional Council. He was first elected to council in 2004 representing East Dartmouth - The Lakes, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2008.[1]
Prior to being on council, Younger ran a successful television production and communications consulting company with clients all over the world.[1] He dedicated a significant portion of his work to social justice and environmental projects and assisted with development projects in West Africa including a women's micro-credit project in Niger and an AIDS education project in the Gambia.[1]
During his time as an elected representative, Younger was recognized for many community and regional accomplishments including the development of a redevelopment plan for the Main Street business district in Dartmouth,[2] his work improving Shubie Park and the Shubenacadie Canal system,[3] and his key role in the construction of the East Dartmouth Community Centre.[1]
Younger has been heavily involved in working on energy and environmental issues in Nova Scotia.[4] As Chair of HRM's Energy Committee he was a key player in the development and analysis of energy policy, and a key player in seeing a number of district, geothermal, and alternative energy projects moved forward.[4] He is often asked to speak on energy and environmental issues at local and national conferences.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Andrew Younger MLA - Dartmouth East". Andrewyounger.ca. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ http://www.shopmainstreetdartmouth.ca[dead link]
- ^ http://www.shubie.org[dead link]
- ^ a b "Halifax Regional Municipality". Halifax.ca. Archived from the original on 2 December 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
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