Richard L. Weldon

Richard L. Weldon
MLA for Dartmouth East
In office
1978–1984
Preceded by new riding
Succeeded by Jim Smith
Personal details
Born December 26, 1932
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political party Progressive Conservative
Residence Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Occupation lawyer
Religion Anglican

Richard Laurence Weldon (born December 26, 1932) is a Canadian former politician. He represented the electoral district of Dartmouth East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1984. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.[1]

Weldon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Dalhousie University where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was a lawyer. He is married to Joan Devanney. Weldon has served on Dartmouth City Council, and is a former deputy mayor of the city.[2]

References

  1. "Electoral History for Dartmouth East" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
  2. Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory (PDF). Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 230. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2014-11-09.