Howard Epstein
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| Howard Epstein | |
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MLA for Halifax Chebucto
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| Preceded by | Jay Abbass |
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| Political party | NDP |
Howard Epstein is a Canadian politician, lawyer and part-time law professor.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he is an environmentalist, serving as the director of the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax from 1991-1994.
First elected to Halifax City Council in 1994, he was re-elected in 1995 with the formation of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Epstein sat as the Councillor for District 14 Connaught - Quinpool representing the city's West End. On March 24, 1998 Howard was elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature for the New Democratic Party representing the provincial riding of Halifax Chebucto. He was elected again in 1999, 2003 and again in 2006.
He is currently the NDP Critic for Economic Development and the Heritage Property Act.
He has two children, Hannah and Noah.
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