Chester Melanson
| Chester J. Melanson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Clare | |
| In office 1981–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Benoit Comeau |
| Succeeded by | Guy LeBlanc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1940[1] Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Athletic director[1] |
Chester Joseph Melanson[2] (born June 26, 1940) is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Clare in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1981 to 1984. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
Born in Meteghan Centre, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Melanson is a graducate of the University of New Brunswick.[1] He entered provincial politics in the 1981 election, defeating Progressive Conservative Guy LeBlanc by 55 votes in the Clare riding.[3] Melanson was defeated by LeBlanc when he ran for re-election in 1984.[4]
In October 2008, Melanson was awarded the Order of La Pléiade, which was given to honour Acadian and Francophone community leaders, and Members of the Legislative Assembly.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 155. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ↑ "Electoral History for Clare-Digby". Nova Scotia Legislative Library. p. 5. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ↑ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1981". Elections Nova Scotia. 1981. p. 47. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ↑ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1984". Elections Nova Scotia. 1984. p. 49. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ↑ "Acadian, francophone community leaders to receive awards". Nova News Now. October 20, 2008. Retrieved 2014-11-13.