Roger Kimmerly
Roger Kimmerly | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Whitehorse South Centre | |
| In office 1981–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Hibberd |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Hayden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1948 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | New Democrat |
Roger Stephen Kimmerly is a former Canadian politician who represented the electoral district of Whitehorse South Centre in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1981 to 1989. He was a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party.
Early career[edit]
Before entering politics, Kimmerly worked as a lawyer in Ottawa and Yellowknife. He served as a Yukon territorial court judge for three years.[1]
Politicial career[edit]
In July 1981, Kimmerly was nominated by the Yukon New Democratic Party as its candidate for the October by-election for the electoral district of Whitehorse South Centre.[2] The riding had been left vacant following the resignation of Jack Hibberd. Kimmerly won the by-election, which resulted in the New Democrats replacing the Yukon Liberal Party as the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly.[1][3][4] He was re-elected in the 1982 and 1985 elections.[5][6] Following the 1985 election, which saw the Yukon New Democratic Party form government for the first time, Kimmerly was appointed Minister of Justice.[7]
He did not run in the 1989 election.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Kimmerly had a seven-year relationship with Audrey McLaughlin, who managed two of his political campaigns.[9] He married Carol Smith on the floor of the Yukon legislature in 1986.[10] Following Kimmerly's departure from politics, the couple moved to Duncan, British Columbia to run a 10-acre organic farm.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Butler, Jim (May 14, 1982). "Whs. South Centre". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. p. 4. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kimmerly to run for NDP". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. July 14, 1981. p. 2. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "NDP takes Yukon". Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune. Grande Prairie, Alberta. The Canadian Press. October 15, 1981. p. 16. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Davidson, Dan (March 4, 2009). "Staunch New Democrat remembered for his passion". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. p. 6. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Butler, Jim; Crump, John; Tempelman-Kluit, Anne; Cole, Leslie; Padgham, Massey; Goddard, John (June 8, 1982). "Conservatives hold, NDP move up, Liberals lose". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. The Canadian Press. pp. 7–8. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "NDP takes 8 seats, Tories drop to six". May 15, 1985. and "NDP". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. pp. 1–2. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Butler, Jim (May 29, 1985). "Penikett takes economic development for himself". and "Cabinet". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. pp. 1–2. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Casimirri, Edi (March 9, 1989). "Farming life beckons former minister". and "Farm". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. pp. 1–2. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Steed, Judy (July 7, 1989). "The Yukon's 'wild card' is playing to win". and "MP". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. Toronto Star. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Butler, Jim (September 8, 1988). "A remarkable renegade retires". Whitehorse Star. Whitehorse, Yukon. p. 7. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via newspapers.com.