Peggy Sattler
| Peggy Sattler MPP |
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for London West |
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| Assumed office September 9, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Christopher Bentley |
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| Born | 1962 (age 53–54) Dundas, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Neil Bradford |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | London, Ontario |
| Occupation | Policy analyst |
Peggy Sattler (born c. 1962) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding of London West. She has been an MPP since 2013.
Background[edit]
Sattler was born in Dundas, Ontario. She attended the University of Western Ontario where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master’s degree in educational policy.[1] She was a Thames Valley District School Board trustee for 13 years,[2] including terms as vice-chair from 2004 to 2006 and chair from 2006 to 2008. Sattler was also Western Region vice-president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association.[3] Professionally, until her election as MPP, Sattler was director of policy studies with the Academica Group, specializing in post-secondary education issues.[4] She lives in London with her husband Neil Bradford and their two children.[1]
Politics[edit]
Sattler was elected in a by-election on August 1, 2013. She ran as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of London West. She defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Ali Chahbar by 3,381 votes.[5] She was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating PC candidate Jeff Bennett by 5,951 votes.[6]
She is the party's critic for Research and Innovation and Training, Colleges and Universities.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Maloney, Patrick (August 3, 2013). "London West’s new MPP Peggy Sattler looks to kid brother as source of inspiration". London Free Press.
- ^ "Thames Valley District School Board will fill vacant seat by appointment". London Free Press. August 6, 2013.
- ^ "NDP Name Peggy Sattler as London West Candidate". CHRW-FM. May 23, 2013.
- ^ "Peggy Sattler named NDP candidate in London West byelection". Metro International. May 23, 2013.
- ^ "Ontario byelections: 2 NDP wins projected". CBC News. August 1, 2013.
- ^ "General Election by District: London West". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ^ Reevely, David (June 25, 2014). "Horwath sticks around, names NDP shadow cabinet".
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