Sue Huff
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Sue Huff is a politician from Alberta
, Canada
. She was the acting leader of the Alberta Party
from November 23, 2010 to May 28, 2011. She served as an elected public school trustee for the city of Edmonton
from 2007 to 2010.
in Ward C. She defeated incumbent Don Williams in a two-way race taking over 60% of the popular vote. She served a single term in office and did not seek re-election.
Huff was appointed as interim leader of the Alberta Party on November 23, 2010, replacing Edwin Erickson
who had announced his resignation at the October 2010 annual general meeting. She served as leader until the party's leadership convention on May 28, 2011 in Edmonton. Following the convention, Huff returned to her position as a director on the provincial board and sought the nomination to run as the Alberta Party candidate in her home constituency of Edmonton-Glenora
. In June 2011, Huff was nominated the Alberta Party candidate for Edmonton Glenora. In September 2011, Huff left her position on the board to focus on her campaign. She will be running in the next provincial election, expected in spring 2012.
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
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. She was the acting leader of the Alberta Party
Alberta Party
The Alberta Party Political Association, more commonly known as the Alberta Party, is a political party in the province of Alberta, Canada...
from November 23, 2010 to May 28, 2011. She served as an elected public school trustee for the city of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
from 2007 to 2010.
Political career
Huff ran for a seat as a trustee to the Edmonton Public School BoardEdmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
in Ward C. She defeated incumbent Don Williams in a two-way race taking over 60% of the popular vote. She served a single term in office and did not seek re-election.
Huff was appointed as interim leader of the Alberta Party on November 23, 2010, replacing Edwin Erickson
Edwin Erickson (Alberta politician)
Edwin Erickson is a Canadian politician from Calgary, Alberta. He was the leader of the Alberta Party from January to October 2010. He has been active in Alberta politics since 2004. Prior to joining the Alberta Party, he served as the Deputy Leader of the Alberta Green Party and placed second as...
who had announced his resignation at the October 2010 annual general meeting. She served as leader until the party's leadership convention on May 28, 2011 in Edmonton. Following the convention, Huff returned to her position as a director on the provincial board and sought the nomination to run as the Alberta Party candidate in her home constituency of Edmonton-Glenora
Edmonton-Glenora
Edmonton-Glenora is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. It is located north of the North Saskatchewan river....
. In June 2011, Huff was nominated the Alberta Party candidate for Edmonton Glenora. In September 2011, Huff left her position on the board to focus on her campaign. She will be running in the next provincial election, expected in spring 2012.