Jane McKenna

Jane McKenna
Ontario MPP
In office
2011–2014
Preceded by Joyce Savoline
Succeeded by Eleanor McMahon
Constituency Burlington
Personal details
Born (1959-10-22) 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

  1. "McKenna challenger for PC nomination". The Burlington Post. June 27, 2011. p. 1.
  2. Little, Joan (August 17, 2010). "Lots of shuffling, sniffing for ward seats". The Hamilton Spectator. p. A9.
  3. "McKenna holds fort for PCs". Hamilton Spectator. October 6, 2011.
  4. "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  5. "Liberal Eleanor McMahon breaks Tory tradition in Burlington". Toronto Star. June 12, 2014.
  6. Nolan, Daniel (May 11, 2015). "Brown gets lion's share of Hamilton Tory votes". The Hamilton Spectator. p. A1.
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