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Murray Scott,
MLA Cumberland South

Murray has been married to Linda Scott, an elementary school teacher, since 1973. They have two children, Jeremy and Jan.

Murray was first elected as MLA for Cumberland South March 1998 and re-elected in July 1999. He was also elected to be the Speaker of the House by his peers in August 1999.

[Click Here] to read more about Murray's responsiblities both as MLA and Speaker.

Born: Jan 18, 1953 in Springhill, NS

Employment:

• Graduate, Atlantic Police Academy, Université de Moncton

Political Career:

• Served 20 years as a police officer with Moncton and Springhill municipal forces;
  
• Received Governor General's Award for bravery while a police officer; and a 20-year police exemplary service medal.
• Was president and a provincial director of Local 203, Police Association of Nova Scotia;

Community Involvement :

• Served as a member of the citizens' advisory committee of the Springhill Institution;
  
• Co-ordinator of the local association of Crime Stoppers;
• Also past president of the Springhill Minor Hockey Association;
• Past vice-president of the Springhill Basketball Association,
• Past member of Springhill Industrial Commission;
• Previous Master of the Masonic Lodge; and
• Past financial secretary for the Springhill United Baptist Church.