Don Scott (Alberta politician)

Don Scott
QC
Mayor of Wood Buffalo
Assumed office
2017
Preceded by Melissa Blake
MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin
In office
2012–2015
Preceded by new district
Succeeded by Brian Jean
Personal details
Born 1966/1967 (age 51–52)
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Janey
Children 2 daughters
Residence Fort McMurray, Alberta
Alma mater University of New Brunswick
University of Cambridge
Occupation lawyer

Keith Donald Charles Scott (born c. 1966) is a Canadian politician who currently serves as mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Political career

Scott was an elected member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Fort McMurray-Conklin as a Progressive Conservative.[1][2] He sat in cabinet as the Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education from September 15, 2014 until his defeat in May 2015 against Wildrose leader Brian Jean.

He was elected mayor of Wood Buffalo in 2017 after Melissa Blake decided to retire from politics.

Personal life

Scott resides in the Thickwood area of Fort McMurray with his wife and two daughters.[3][4]

Electoral history

Alberta general election, 2012: Fort McMurray-Conklin
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeDon Scott2,58848.95
WildroseDoug Faulkner2,12340.16
New DemocraticPaul Pomerleau4197.93
LiberalTed Remenda1572.97
Total valid votes 5,28799.17
Rejected, spoiled and declined 440.83
Turnout 5,33136.30
Eligible voters 14,686
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Election Results - Fort McMurray-Conklin". Retrieved 2018-03-14.
Alberta general election, 2015: Fort McMurray-Conklin
Party Candidate Votes%±%
WildroseBrian Jean2,95043.85+3.70
New DemocraticAriana Mancini2,07130.79+22.86
Progressive ConservativeDon Scott1,50222.33−26.62
LiberalMelinda Hollis2043.03+0.06
Total valid votes 6,72799.10
Rejected, spoiled and declined 610.90+0.07
Turnout 6,78844.45+8.15
Eligible voters 15,272
Wildrose gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +15.16
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Election Results - Fort McMurray-Conklin". Retrieved 2018-03-14.
Wood Buffalo mayoral election, October 16, 2017
Candidate[5] Vote[6] %
Don Scott8,91168.65
Allan Grandison3,16024.35
Tony Needham6505.01
Allan Glenn Vinni2592.00

References

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