Chuck Porter MLA |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Hants West |
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Assumed office June 13, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Ron Russell |
Personal details | |
Born |
Garnet Charles Porter December 29, 1964 |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations |
Independent (2014–2016) Progressive Conservative (2006–2014) |
Residence | Windsor, Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Paramedic |
Religion | Christian |
Garnet Charles "Chuck" Porter (born December 29, 1964) is a Canadian politician. He represents the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal. He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives from 2006 to June 13, 2014, when he left the party to sit as an independent citing leadership as a factor in his decision. In the past, Porter has served as a Councillor in the town of Windsor, Nova Scotia, as Chair of the Finance Committee. He also worked as a paramedic for 16 years before entering politics.