James Gordon Bartlett Reid (1921–1991) was a businessperson and politician in

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. He represented Trinity South in the

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from 1972 to 1975 and from 1982 to 1989.

Early life

The son of F.E. Reid, he was born in Heart's Delight and was educated there.

Military career

Reid served in the

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during

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Business career

After the war, he established several businesses in the Heart's Delight area, including a construction and heavy equipment company.

Political career

Reid became the first mayor of Heart's Delight-Islington in 1972. He was elected to the provincial assembly in 1972 and served in the Newfoundland cabinet as Minister of Community and Social Development. Reid was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1975; he was reelected in 1982 and 1985. He did not run for reelection in 1989 due to poor health.

References

1921 births 1991 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs Mayors of places in Newfoundland and Labrador Members of the Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Royal Air Force personnel of World War II {{Newfoundland-politician-stub