Terry Segarty

Terence Patrick Segarty (born November 4, 1946)[1] is an Irish-born mechanic, businessman and former political figure in British Columbia. He represented Kootenay in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1979 to 1986 as a Social Credit member.

Terry Segarty
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Kootenay
In office
May 10, 1979 – October 22, 1986
Preceded byGeorge Wayne Haddad
Succeeded byAnne Edwards
Personal details
Born (1946-11-04) November 4, 1946
Ireland
Political partyLiberal
Social Credit (1979-1986)
OccupationMechanic
Property Manager

He was the son of Robert Segarty and Christine Gilligan and was educated in Ireland. In 1969, he married Hillary Mary Fitzpatrick. Segarty lived in Cranbrook.[1] He was defeated by Anne Edwards when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1986. He was the only cabinet minister to lose re-election that year.[2] Segarty served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Labour. He was the president of 2 Baker Developments Ltd, Terrim Property Management Ltd, O'Shea's Entertainment Inc and Birchwood Building Corporation. Segarty was also a director for the Cranbrook Regional Hospital and served on the board for the Royal British Columbia Museum.[3]

References
  1. Normandin, P G (1985). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985.
  2. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  3. "Mr. Terence (Terry) P. Segarty". Directory of Agencies. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
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