Jack Byrne (politician)
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Jack Byrne | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assmebly for Cape St. Francis St. John's East Extern (1993-1996) | |
| In office May 3, 1993 – June 4, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Parsons Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Parsons |
| [[Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador|Provincial Minister of Municipal & Provincial Affairs, Registrar General, Minister Responsible for Emergency preparedness, And Minister Responsible for the NL Housing Corporation]] | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Dave Denine |
| Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, NL | |
| In office 1986–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1951 |
| Died | June 4, 2008 (aged 57) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
Jack Byrne (June 2, 1951 – June 4, 2008) was a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Cape St. Francis in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives.
Formerly the mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove from 1986 to 1993, he was first elected to the House in the 1993 provincial election representing the district of St. John's East Extern. He moved to the redistricted riding of Cape St. Francis in the 1996 election, and represented that district until his death.
He served as Minister of Municipal Affairs from 2003 to 2007 and from 2007 till his death he served as Deputy Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
He won five consecutive elections (1993, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007)
Byrne had been treated during the 1990s for a tumour on his pituitary gland and died on June 4, 2008.[1]