Buck Watts
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Francis Daniel "Buck" Watts (born 9 November 1944)[1] is a Canadian politician serving as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.[2]
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Quick Facts Francis D. "Buck" Watts, 31st Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island ...
Francis D. "Buck" Watts | |
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31st Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island | |
In office June 3, 2015 ā March 26, 2019 | |
Premier | Wade MacLauchlan |
Lieutenant Governor | Frank Lewis Antoinette Perry |
Preceded by | Carolyn Bertram |
Succeeded by | Colin LaVie |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Tracadie-Hillsborough Park | |
In office June 12, 2007 ā March 26, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mildred Dover |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-11-09) November 9, 1944 (age 79) Grand Tracadie, Prince Edward Island |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | fisherman, businessman |
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He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election, and represented the electoral district of Tracadie-Hillsborough Park and is a member of the Liberal Party until 2019.
On June 3, 2015, Watts was elected through a secret ballot after two rounds, as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]