Jim Morton (politician)
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Jim Morton | |
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MLA for Kings North | |
In office June 9, 2009 – October 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mark Parent |
Succeeded by | John Lohr |
Personal details | |
Born | August 31, 1951 Kentville, Nova Scotia |
Political party | New Democrat |
Occupation | social worker |
James Ernest Morton is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009 provincial election.[1] He represented the electoral district of Kings North as a member of the New Democratic Party[2] until his defeat in the 2013 election.[3]
Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1951, Morton grew up on a family farm in Somerset. He was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University, becoming a social worker. At the time of his election to the legislature, he was the manager of the addiction services program at Annapolis Valley Health in Kentville.[4] In March 2016, Morton was named chief of staff for NDP leader Gary Burrill.[5]
References
- ^ "Nova Scotia Votes 2013 - District 33: Kings North". CBC News.
- ^ "Province doubles down on buying local". The Chronicle Herald. April 20, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ^ "Fate of cabinet ministers big Valley surprise". The Chronicle Herald. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ^ "Help for prescription drug abusers too slow — group". The Chronicle Herald. October 5, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ^ "Former Kings North MLA named as chief of staff for NDP leader". Kings County News. March 9, 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-28.