Rocky Simpson Sr.
Pierre Michael "Rocky" Simpson[2] (born 1955 or 1956) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in the 2019 election.[3] He represents the electoral district of Hay River South.
Rocky Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Wally Schumann |
| Constituency | Hay River South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pierre Michael Simpson[1] 1955 or 1956 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residence | Hay River, Northwest Territories |
He is the father of fellow MLA Rocky "R. J." Simpson, who represents Hay River North.[1] Prior to his election to the legislature, Simpson was the owner of Concept Energy Services, a local business which constructs modular buildings;[4] however, shortly after the election, Concept Energy Services was revealed to be $4 million in debt, including nearly $2 million owed to the territorial government's own Business Development and Investment Corporation.[5]
References
- Paul Bickford, "Rocky Simpson to run in Hay River South". Northern News Services, September 2, 2019.
- Emily Blake, "Health care, housing and infrastructure: 3 election issues to watch in Hay River". CBC North, September 19, 2019.
- Ollie Williams, "Only Nahendeh left to elect MLA, 18 others are elected". Cabin Radio, October 1, 2019.
- Paul Bickford, "‘Hopefully, we can do something positive’ — Rocky Simpson joins son in legislative assembly". Northern News Services, October 2, 2019.
- Ollie Williams, "MLA enters office with company owing lenders $4 million". Cabin Radio, October 5, 2019.
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