George Sweeney (politician)
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George Sweeney | |
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Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Carbonear-Harbour Grace | |
In office 1998–2007 | |
Preceded by | Art Reid |
Succeeded by | Jerome Kennedy |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal |
Residence(s) | Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador |
George Sweeney is a former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented Carbonear-Harbour Grace in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1998 to 2007 as a Liberal.
Born in Carbonear, he was educated in Harbour Grace and at the Carbonear District Vocational School. Before entering politics, Sweeney was an electrician[1] and a community college instructor.[2] He served as government whip and was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Government Services and Lands.[1]
Sweeney has also served as president of the local chamber of commerce and was a founding director of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]
References
- ^ a b "CarbonearR-Harbour Grace". Newfoundland and Labrador Votes 2003. CBC News. 2003. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ a b "News Releases". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 2001. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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