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Chuck Porter (politician)

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Chuck Porter
MLA for Hants West
Assumed office
2006
Preceded byRon Russell
Personal details
Born
Garnet Charles Porter

December 29, 1964
Diedsmall
Resting placesmall
Political partyLiberal
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Conservative (2006–2014)
Independent (2014–2016)
Parent
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ResidencesWindsor, Nova Scotia
OccupationParamedic

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

  1. ^ "Chuck Porter, former Progressive Conservative MLA, joins Liberals". CBC News. February 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  2. ^ "Chuck Porter leaves PC caucus, cites leadership as a factor". CBC News. June 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-13.