Kevin Parsons (politician)
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Kevin Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Cape St. Francis | |
| In office 12 September 2008 – 15 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Byrne |
| Succeeded by | Joedy Wall |
| Mayor of Flatrock, NL | |
| In office 2005–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1961 Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Died | 15 August 2024 (aged 62) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Children | Nicole Parsons David Parsons |
| Alma mater | College of the North Atlantic |
| Profession | Technician |
Kevin Parsons Jr. MHA (November 25, 1961 – 15 August 2024)[1] was a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He served as the Caucus Chair for the Progressive Conservative Party. Parsons had represented the electoral district of Cape St. Francis in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly since 2008. He had previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development. Prior to entering provincial politics Parsons was the Mayor of Flatrock. Parsons died on 15 August 2024.[2]
A member of the Progressive Conservative Party, Parsons was elected in a by-election on August 27, 2008, following the death of longtime Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly and former cabinet minister Jack Byrne.[3] His father Kevin Sr. represented the district from 1986 and 1993.[4][5] Parsons was re-elected in the 2011 and 2015 provincial elections. He was re-elected again in the 2019 provincial election.[6] In October 2020, Parsons announced he would not seek re-election in the 2021 provincial election.[7]