Andrew Younger
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Andrew Younger is a Canadian
politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
in the 2009 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Dartmouth East
as a member of the Liberal Party
.
Younger grew up in the former City of Dartmouth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Political Science from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of King's College.
Younger was first elected to the legislature in 2009 after a five year career on Halifax Regional Council
. He was first elected to council in 2004 representing East Dartmouth - The Lakes, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2008.
Prior to being on council, Younger ran a successful television production and communications consulting company with clients all over the world. He dedicated a significant portion of his work to social justice and environmental projects and assisted with development projects in West Africa including a women's micro-credit project in Niger and an AIDS education project in the Gambia.
During his time as an elected representative, Younger was recognized for many community and regional accomplishments including the development of a redevelopment plan for the Main Street business district in Dartmouth, his work improving Shubie Park and the Shubenacadie Canal system, and his key role in the construction of the East Dartmouth Community Centre.
Younger has been heavily involved in working on energy and environmental issues in Nova Scotia. As Chair of HRM's Energy Committee he was a key player in the development and analysis of energy policy, and a key player in seeing a number of district, geothermal, and alternative energy projects moved forward. He is often asked to speak on energy and environmental issues at local and national conferences.
Canada
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politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
in the 2009 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Dartmouth East
Dartmouth East
Dartmouth East is a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elects one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. The riding is located in the Dartmouth region of the Halifax RM.-Members of the Legislative Assembly:...
as a member of the Liberal Party
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
The Liberal Party of Nova Scotia is a political party in Nova Scotia, Canada.-Origins:The party is descended from the pre-Confederation Reformers in Nova Scotia who coalesced around Joseph Howe demanding the institution of responsible government...
.
Younger grew up in the former City of Dartmouth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Political Science from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of King's College.
Younger was first elected to the legislature in 2009 after a five year career on Halifax Regional Council
Halifax Regional Council
Halifax Regional Council is the governing body for the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia.In April 1996, the councils for the City of Halifax, the City of Dartmouth, Town of Bedford, and Municipality of the County of Halifax were dissolved when those municipalities were amalgamated into...
. He was first elected to council in 2004 representing East Dartmouth - The Lakes, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2008.
Prior to being on council, Younger ran a successful television production and communications consulting company with clients all over the world. He dedicated a significant portion of his work to social justice and environmental projects and assisted with development projects in West Africa including a women's micro-credit project in Niger and an AIDS education project in the Gambia.
During his time as an elected representative, Younger was recognized for many community and regional accomplishments including the development of a redevelopment plan for the Main Street business district in Dartmouth, his work improving Shubie Park and the Shubenacadie Canal system, and his key role in the construction of the East Dartmouth Community Centre.
Younger has been heavily involved in working on energy and environmental issues in Nova Scotia. As Chair of HRM's Energy Committee he was a key player in the development and analysis of energy policy, and a key player in seeing a number of district, geothermal, and alternative energy projects moved forward. He is often asked to speak on energy and environmental issues at local and national conferences.