Greg Melchin
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Greg Melchin (b. December 14, 1953) is a politician and accountant who formerly served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and Cabinet Minister in the Alberta government.
[edit] Early life
Greg was born in Raymond, Alberta. He has lived in Northwest Calgary for most of his life.
He graduated from James Fowler High School and went to Brigham Young University, obtaining a bachelor of science degree in 1977.[1]
[edit] Political career
Greg was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1997 Alberta general election. He defeated incumbent Liberal Frank Bruseker in a hotly contested election.
In the 2001 Alberta general election he was easily re-elected to his second term in a landslide increasing his plurality by a 6000 votes, winning over 10,000 more than the second place candidate. He was appointed to his first portfolio in the Alberta government as Minister of Revenue.
He was easily re-elected to his third term in the 2004 Alberta general election and was appointed by Premier Ralph Klein to be the Minister of Energy.
Greg was appointed Minister of Seniors and Community Supports after Ed Stelmach became premier. [1]
On September 8, 2007, Greg announced he would not seek relection in the next provincial election. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Our Minister. Alberta Seniors and Community Supports. Retrieved on 2007-04-06.
- ^ End of Tory for MLA Melchin. Calgary Sun. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Bruseker |
MLA Calgary North West 1997-2008 |
Succeeded by Lindsay Blackett |
