Jane McKenna
Jane McKenna | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 2011–2014 | |
Preceded by | Joyce Savoline |
Succeeded by | Eleanor McMahon |
Constituency | Burlington |
Personal details | |
Born | October 22, 1959 |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Tim McKenna |
Children | 5 |
Residence | Burlington, Ontario |
Occupation | Businessperson |
Jane McKenna (born October 22, 1959) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. She was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2011 to 2014 who represented the riding of Burlington.
Background
McKenna is a long-time resident of Burlington, Ontario. She worked for an advertising firm and founded her own company called Rainmaker Consulting. She and her husband Tim raised five children.[1]
Politics
In 2010, McKenna ran for the municipal election in Burlington's ward 1 but lost to incumbent councillor Rick Craven.[2]
McKenna was elected in the 2011 election in the riding of Burlington. She beat Liberal candidate Karmel Sakran by 2,152 votes.[3][4] While MPP, McKenna served as Critic for the portfolios of Economic Development, Trade & Employment; Government Services and Children and Youth Services.
McKenna was defeated by Liberal candidate Eleanor McMahon in the 2014 election on June 12, 2014.[5] She supported Patrick Brown in his successful bid to become leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.[6]
References
- ↑ "McKenna challenger for PC nomination". The Burlington Post. June 27, 2011. p. 1.
- ↑ Little, Joan (August 17, 2010). "Lots of shuffling, sniffing for ward seats". The Hamilton Spectator. p. A9.
- ↑ "McKenna holds fort for PCs". Hamilton Spectator. October 6, 2011.
- ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- ↑ "Liberal Eleanor McMahon breaks Tory tradition in Burlington". Toronto Star. June 12, 2014.
- ↑ Nolan, Daniel (May 11, 2015). "Brown gets lion's share of Hamilton Tory votes". The Hamilton Spectator. p. A1.