Arthur Johnston (politician)

Arthur Johnston (politician)

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name = Arthur Johnston
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birth_date = birth date and age|1947|8|3
birth_place = Halifax, Nova Scotia
residence = Calgary, Alberta
office = MLA for Calgary-Hays
term_start = 2004
term_end =
predecessor = new district
successor = incumbent
party = Progressive Conservative
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religion =
spouse = Shirley
children = Ed, Eric, Don and Darcy
occupation = police officer
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Arthur "Art" Johnston (born August 3, 1947 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Hays as a Progressive Conservative.

Early life

Johnston was born August 3, 1947 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1970, he began a career with the Canadian Armed Forces where his dedication and perseverance earned him three honours: two United Nations Medals and NATO Service Medal. When Johnston left the Forces 11 years later, he held the title of sergeant. In 1979 he attended the University of New Brunswick before embarking on a 25 year career with the Calgary Police Service (CPS). In 2003 Johnston retired from the CPS as a patrol sergeant with two additional medals to his name: the 12 year Police Service Medal and the 20 year Police Exemplary Medal.

Political career

Johnston first sought public office in the 2001 Calgary municipal election as alderman for Ward 12. Defeat in the aldermanic race did not deter him from later seeking election provincially in the constituency of Calgary-Hays in 2004. In that election, he was the successful candidate and received 64% of the vote.

Since his election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Johnston has been involved with various committees. During his first term in office, he held the position of chair for the Social Care Facilities Review Committee, the Special Constable Review Committee, and the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee while also sitting as a member on a number of other committees. He also helped develop several bills including: "Correction Amendment Act, 2007, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, Peace Officer Act, and Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2007".

In the 2008 provincial election Johnston was reelected with 54% of the vote. Currently, he is chair of both the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services and the Social Care Facilities Review Committee, and a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the Legislative Review Committee, and the Standing Committee on Community Services.

Personal life

Johnston is married to Shirley. The couple has four sons: Ed, Eric, Don and Darcy. In addition to reading and playing badminton, Johnston enjoys hockey and is a member of the Fish Creek Recreational Hockey League and is a two-time gold medal recipient in the Charles Schultz hockey tournament in Santa Rosa, California. An active volunteer, he has served as director of both the Shawnessy Community Association and the Calgary-Shaw Progressive Conservative Association and volunteered for various community events. Johnston was awarded the distinction of a Centennial Medal for his community contributions.cite web|url=http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=mla_bio&rnumber=13|title=Johnston's Legislative Assembly of Alberta biography]

Election results

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