Donna Skelly

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Donna Skelly
MPP
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Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General
Assumed office
October 21, 2021
MinisterDoug Downey
Preceded byLindsey Park
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
In office
June 29, 2018 – October 21, 2021
MinisterVic Fedeli
Succeeded byJeff Yurek
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Flamborough—Glanbrook
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded byRiding Established
Hamilton City Councillor
In office
March 22, 2016 – June 7, 2018
Preceded byScott Duvall
Succeeded byEsther Pauls
Personal details
Born (1961-10-23) October 23, 1961 (age 60)
Sudbury, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Children2
ResidenceHamilton, Ontario
OccupationJournalist

Donna Skelly is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the riding of Flamborough—Glanbrook as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Skelly currently serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General and is a member of the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight and the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.[2] She served as a Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade between June 2018 and October 2021. Prior to her election to the legislature, Skelly was the city councillor for Ward 7 on Hamilton, Ontario City Council, and before that she was a television news anchor at CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Ontario.

Provincial politics[]

Following her victory in the 2018 Ontario general election, Skelly said that her priorities as Flamborough-Glanbrook's member of provincial parliament included ending hallway healthcare, lowering hydro bills and respecting taxpayers.[3]

In March 2019, Skelly introduced a motion in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to encourage clothing donation. Skelly said the move was an effort to combat the negative environmental impacts of fast fashion.[4]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Skelly launched a website called Relief Within Reach to connect local small businesses with available provincial and federal support programs. The initiative was praised by members of Hamilton City Council.[5]

Municipal politics[]

In 2016, Skelly won a by-election to represent Ward 7 on Hamilton, Ontario City Council following outgoing councillor Scott Duvall's election to the Parliament of Canada. The ward was Hamilton's largest at the time, with 60,000 residents.[6]

Throughout her time on council, Skelly was a frequent advocate for the responsible use of taxpayer dollars.[7]

Media career[]

Prior to entering politics, Skelly had a 30 year career in broadcast journalism. She produced and hosted the current affairs program Square Off on Hamilton based CHCH News. During her time in media, Skelly advocated before the CRTC and parliamentary committees for the value in supporting local news. She also held leadership roles in her union, serving as president of the employee bargaining unit.[8]

Election results[]

2018 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Donna Skelly 22,454 43.53 +8.06
New Democratic Melissa McGlashan 17,630 34.17 +11.51
Liberal Judi Partridge 7,967 15.44 -20.14
Green Janet Errygers 2,307 4.47 -0.07
Libertarian Glenn Langton 541 1.05
None of the Above Rudy Miller 451 0.87
Trillium Roman Sarachman 238 0.46
Total valid votes 51,588 98.98
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 531 1.02
Turnout 52,119
Eligible voters
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[9]
2014 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Ted McMeekin 24,042 44.56 +0.86
Progressive Conservative Donna Skelly 18,252 33.83 -0.75
New Democratic Alex Johnstone 8,415 15.60 -1.60
Green Raymond Dartsch 2,639 4.89 +1.91
Libertarian Glenn Langton 423 0.78 +0.26
Freedom Barry Spruce 188 0.35 +0.15
Total valid votes 53,959 100.0   +8.57
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 835 1.52
Turnout 54,794 59.02
Eligible voters 92,833
Liberal hold Swing +0.80
Source(s)
"Official return from the records – 003, Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2015.[permanent dead link]
2011 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Ted McMeekin 21,648 43.70 +2.19
Progressive Conservative Donna Skelly 17,132 34.58 -0.25
New Democratic Trevor Westerhoff 8,521 17.20 +3.97
Green Erik Coverdale 1,477 2.98 -5.60
Family Coalition Robert Maton 321 0.65 -0.36
Libertarian Glenn Langton 258 0.52 +0.39
Freedom Peter Melanson 99 0.20
Communist Rick Gunderman Smith 87 0.18
Total valid votes 49,543 100.0   +0.20
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 180 0.36
Turnout 49,723 56.45
Eligible voters 88,080
Liberal hold Swing +1.22
Source(s)
"Official return from the records / Rapport des registres officiels - Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2014.[permanent dead link]

References[]

  1. ^ "Skelly takes Flamborough-Glanbrook, while NDP sweep rest of Hamilton". CBC News. June 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "Donna Skelly | Legislative Assembly of Ontario". www.ola.org. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Christie, Mac (June 7, 2018). "Flamborough-Glanbrook's Donna Skelly rides blue wave to victory". FlamboroughReview.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "MPP Donna Skelly wants to encourage more clothing donations - Hamilton | Globalnews.ca". 900 CHML. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hamilton MPP launches website to help small businesses amid pandemic". The Hamilton Spectator. January 14, 2021. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "Donna Skelly takes her seat at council". The Hamilton Spectator. March 30, 2016. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Mountain Coun. Donna Skelly says Hamilton can save 'millions' in splash pad costs". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "About". Donna Skelly. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
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