Suzanne Lohnes-Croft
Suzanne Lohnes-Croft | |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Lunenburg | |
| In office October 8, 2013 – July 17, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Birdsall |
| Succeeded by | Susan Corkum-Greek |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Early childhood educator |
Suzanne Lohnes-Croft is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election and was re-elected in 2017.[1] A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, she represented the electoral district of Lunenburg until her defeat in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[2]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Lohnes-Croft attended the Mahone Bay Consolidated school graduating in 1977. She continued her education at the Mount Saint Vincent University studying Early Childhood education and child development.[3] Before being elected, Lohnes-Croft worked at a daycare as an early childhood educator.[4]
Political career
[edit | edit source]In the 2013 election, Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 37 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[5][circular reference] In the 2017 election, Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 40 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[4] From 2013 to 2020, Lohnes-Croft served as Deputy Speaker, before becoming Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage and Gaelic Affairs. Responsible for the Heritage Property Act and the Voluntary Sector.[6] Lohnes-Croft also is a member of the Standing Committee on Assembly Matters examines the rules, procedures, practices, organization and facilities of the House of Assembly.[7]
As Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Lohnes-Croft supported funding for water-related infrastructure projects, through the provincial capital assistance program. Which included the pre-design work for the Salt Marsh project, waterline removal and cleanup of Lepper Brook in Colchester. A study to recommend climate change adaptation measures in Wolfville. A study option to protect Lunenberg's Petite Riviere Watershed from flooding. To assess the condition of a dam on Rory's Brook in Inverness install tide and weather gauges in Bear River, Weymouth, East Ferry, Freeport and Digby. To reconstruct a dangerous area of shoreline on South Street in Lockport.[8][9]
As Minister Lohnes-Croft supported funding a scholarship honouring internationally acclaimed singer Portia White, honouring her important legacy celebrating her artistry and for ground-breaking achievements in Nova Scotian as a classical singer.[10]
As Minister Lohnes-Croft, provided funds through the province's Emergency Support Program for Arts and Culture. which will help the art community stay afloat while Nova Scotians deal with Convid-19 restrictions. The one-time grant totalling $2.1-million will help make the recovery easier in the future.[11][12]
Bill introduced of Royal Assent
[edit | edit source]- Presbyterian Church Legislation, An Act Respecting the Repeal of - Bill 137[13]
- Lunenburg Common Lands (2017) Act - Bill 36[14]
Electoral record
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Suzanne Lohnes-Croft | 3,110 | |||
| Progressive Conservative | Brian Pickings[15] | 2,425 | |||
| New Democratic Party | Marc Breaugh[16] | 2,348 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Suzanne Lohnes-Croft | 3,182 | 37.81 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Pam Birdsall | 2,768 | 32.89 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Brian Pickings | 2,465 | 29.29 | ||
References
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- ^ "Rafuse one of few NDP to keep seat". The Chronicle Herald, October 8, 2013.
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-lohnes-croft-0156b170/?originalSubdomain=ca [self-published source]
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