Judy Streatch

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Judy Streatch
Judy Streatch

Judy Streatch, MLA


Incumbent
Assumed office 
2005
Preceded by John Chataway

Born October 6, 1966
Political party Progressive Conservative

Judy Streatch (born October 6, 1966) is the current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the riding of Chester-St. Margaret's[1].

Streatch was first elected in a by-election held on June 21, 2005 for the seat vacated by the late John Chataway upon his death. She was subsequently re-elected in the June 2006 provincial election. Prior to being elected, she was a school teacher.[1]

She served as co-chair of the 2006 Leadership Convention. Upon the election of Rodney MacDonald as Premier of Nova Scotia, Streatch was elevated to the position of Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. Since the June 2006 election, she has been the Minister of Community Services in the cabinet of Rodney MacDonald.[1]

She is the daughter of long-time MLA and former cabinet minister Ken Streatch. Her brother serves as a councillor with the Halifax Regional Municipality. Her fiancée is South Shore—St. Margaret's Member of Parliament Gerald Keddy.

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  1. ^ a b c The Honourable Judy Streatch. Cabinet of the Province of Nova Scotia.

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