Peggy Sattler
| Peggy Sattler MPP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for London West | |
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Assumed office September 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Bentley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1962 (age 53–54) Dundas, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Neil Bradford |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | London, Ontario |
| Occupation | Policy analyst |
Peggy Sattler (born c. 1962) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding of London West. She has been an MPP since 2013.
Background
Sattler was born in Dundas, Ontario. She attended the University of Western Ontario where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in educational policy.[1] She was a Thames Valley District School Board trustee for 13 years,[2] including terms as vice-chair from 2004 to 2006 and chair from 2006 to 2008. Sattler was also Western Region vice-president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association.[3] Professionally, until her election as MPP, Sattler was director of policy studies with the Academica Group, specializing in post-secondary education issues.[4] She lives in London with her husband Neil Bradford and their two children.[1]
Politics
Sattler was elected in a by-election on August 1, 2013. She ran as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of London West. She defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Ali Chahbar by 3,381 votes.[5] She was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating PC candidate Jeff Bennett by 5,951 votes.[6]
She is the party's critic for Research and Innovation and Training, Colleges and Universities.[7]
References
- 1 2 Maloney, Patrick (August 3, 2013). "London West's new MPP Peggy Sattler looks to kid brother as source of inspiration". London Free Press.
- ↑ "Thames Valley District School Board will fill vacant seat by appointment". London Free Press. August 6, 2013.
- ↑ "NDP Name Peggy Sattler as London West Candidate". CHRW-FM. May 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Peggy Sattler named NDP candidate in London West byelection". Metro International. May 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Ontario byelections: 2 NDP wins projected". CBC News. August 1, 2013.
- ↑ "General Election by District: London West". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ↑ Reevely, David (June 25, 2014). "Horwath sticks around, names NDP shadow cabinet".