Kenneth Joseph McDonald (born June 1959) is a Canadian politician who is the

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(MP) for the riding of

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, and the former mayor of

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, the second largest municipality in the Canadian province of

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Municipal politics

McDonald was Conception Bay South's councillor for Ward 3 from 1993-1996 and from 2009-2013. McDonald unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2005 against Woodrow French, coming second out of four candidates. On September 24, 2013, McDonald defeated French 3273 votes to 1703 during that year's municipal elections. In April 2015, McDonald threatened to block

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's heavy trucks from using roads in Conception Bay South during the construction at Muskrat Falls for the Lower Churchill Project. After negotiations, the trucks were allowed as long as drivers drove below the speed limit and Nalcor repaired any damage. In 2014, McDonald closed a deal for a new town hall, which along with a stadium and fire house, account for $40 million of facilities scheduled to be completed in Fall 2015, of which C.B.S. would be responsible for $13.2 million. As a councillor in 2010, McDonald opposed a $20 million plan to build a larger town hall because he prioritized other issues such as access to water and sewage services.

Federal politics

McDonald was the

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candidate for the riding of

in the

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, replacing Scott Andrews, who was ejected from caucus in March 2015 after allegations of sexual misconduct. McDonald was elected with over 55% of the vote, defeating Andrews, who finished second. He was re-elected in the

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and 2021 federal elections.

Personal life

McDonald has lived in Conception Bay South his entire life. Outside politics McDonald runs a home appliance repair business. He has a son, born in 1986.

Electoral history

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:McDonald, Ken 1959 births Living people Mayors of places in Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party of Canada MPs People from Conception Bay South Newfoundland and Labrador municipal councillors Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Newfoundland and Labrador 21st-century Canadian politicians