Richard L. Weldon
Richard Laurence Weldon (born December 26, 1932) is a Canadian former politician. He represented the electoral district of Dartmouth East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1984. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.[1]
Richard L. Weldon | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Dartmouth East | |
| In office 1978–1984 | |
| Preceded by | new riding |
| Succeeded by | Jim Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1932 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Early life
Weldon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Dalhousie University where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was a lawyer. He is the grandson of Richard Chapman Weldon, founder and first dean of Dalhousie Law School.[2]
Political career
Weldon has served on Dartmouth City Council, and is a former deputy mayor of the city.[3]
Personal life
He is married to Joan Devanney.
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References
- "Electoral History for Dartmouth East" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
- Dartmouth (N.S.). Alderman Weldon's records Memory NS
- Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 230. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
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