Hon. Darlene Compton
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Darlene Compton was first elected as the MLA for Belfast-Murray River in 2015 and has served as Opposition House Leader and Opposition Critic for Finance, Family and Human Services, and the Status of Women. She has sat on the Standing Committees of Legislative Management, Public Accounts, and Health and Wellness.
Darlene earned a business degree from Casco Bay College before living and working overseas for many years. Prior to being elected, she worked as administrator of the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge. She sits on the board of the Belfast Development Corporation and the Belfast Recreation Centre. She also serves as a director of the Belfast Historical Society.
Darlene has two grown children, Katie and Glen, and lives in South Pinette with her husband Russell.
Member History Table
| Constituency | Party | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Belfast-Murray River | PC | May 2015 | April 2019 |
| 4-Belfast-Murray River | PC | April 2019 | Current Member |
Role(s)
| Responsibility | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Premier | May 2019 | Current |
| Minister of Finance | May 2019 | Current |
| Minister responsible for Status of Women | May 2019 | Current |
Committee(s)
| Committee Name | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability | Committee Member | 2019 | Current |
| Health and Wellness | Committee Member | 2015 | 2019 |
| Public Accounts | Committee Member | 2015 | 2018 |