Gerry O'Malley
| Gerry O'Malley | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Halifax Needham | |
|
In office 1988–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund L. Morris |
| Succeeded by | Maureen MacDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 25, 1927 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Elizabeth Langan |
| Children | six |
| Occupation | educator |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gerald Joseph O'Malley (born November 25, 1927) is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Needham in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1988 to 1998, as a member of the Liberals.[1][2]
O'Malley was born in Halifax in 1927. A graduate of Saint Mary's University, O'Malley was an educator, serving as principal at the Nova Scotia Community College, Akerley.[3] He also served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, retiring in 1967.[4] In 1980, O'Malley was elected to Halifax City Council, where he served as Deputy Mayor in 1984.[3]
O'Malley entered provincial politics in the 1988 election, defeating New Democrat Maureen MacDonald by 776 votes in the Halifax Needham riding.[5] He was re-elected in the 1993 election, defeating his New Democrat opponent by 972 votes.[6] He served as a backbench member of John Savage's government until March 1995, when he was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Supply and Services.[7] In March 1996, O'Malley was shuffled to Minister of Science and Technology.[8][9] When Russell MacLellan was sworn-in as premier in July 1997, O'Malley was moved to Minister of Labour.[10][11] Despite indications he might retire, O'Malley ran for re-election in 1998,[12] but was defeated by New Democrat Maureen MacDonald by over 2,300 votes.[13][14]
References
- ↑ Canadian almanac & directory. Scobie & Balfour. 1995. pp. 4–155.
- ↑ "Electoral History for Halifax Needham" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- 1 2 "Minister of the Department of Labour biography". Government of Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on January 28, 1998. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ The Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1989, pg. 851
- ↑ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1988" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. p. 89. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1993" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. p. 106. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "Savage plays musical chairs with Cabinet, adds O'Malley". The Chronicle Herald. March 21, 1995.
- ↑ "Premier announces cabinet realignment". Government of Nova Scotia. March 22, 1996. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "Downe climbs cabinet ladder as new department boss". The Chronicle Herald. March 23, 1996.
- ↑ "Premier MacLellan, new cabinet sworn in". Government of Nova Scotia. July 18, 1997. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ "MacLellan makeover". The Chronicle Herald. July 19, 1997. Archived from the original on February 4, 1998. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ "O'Malley seeks nod in Halifax Needham". The Chronicle Herald. February 19, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ "Election Returns, 1998 (Halifax Needham)" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ "Grit veterans swept away by 'orange tide'". The Chronicle Herald. March 25, 1998. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved 2014-11-22.