Donna Skelly

Donna Skelly is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the riding of Flamborough—Glanbrook as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Skelly currently serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General and is a member of the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight and the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.[2] She served as a Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade between June 2018 and October 2021. Prior to her election to the legislature, Skelly was the city councillor for Ward 7 on Hamilton, Ontario City Council, and before that she was a television news anchor at CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Ontario.

Donna Skelly
MPP
Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General
Assumed office
October 21, 2021
MinisterDoug Downey
Preceded byLindsey Park
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
In office
June 29, 2018 – October 21, 2021
MinisterVic Fedeli
Succeeded byJeff Yurek
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Flamborough—Glanbrook
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded byRiding Established
Hamilton City Councillor
In office
March 22, 2016 – June 7, 2018
Preceded byScott Duvall
Succeeded byEsther Pauls
Personal details
Born (1961-10-23) October 23, 1961
Sudbury, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Children2
Residence(s)Hamilton, Ontario
OccupationJournalist

Provincial politics

Following her victory in the 2018 Ontario general election, Skelly said that her priorities as Flamborough-Glanbrook's member of provincial parliament included ending hallway healthcare, lowering hydro bills and respecting taxpayers.[3]

In March 2019, Skelly introduced a motion in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to encourage clothing donation. Skelly said the move was an effort to combat the negative environmental impacts of fast fashion.[4]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Skelly launched a website called Relief Within Reach to connect local small businesses with available provincial and federal support programs. The initiative was praised by members of Hamilton City Council.[5]

Municipal politics

In 2016, Skelly won a by-election to represent Ward 7 on Hamilton, Ontario City Council following outgoing councillor Scott Duvall's election to the Parliament of Canada. The ward was Hamilton's largest at the time, with 60,000 residents.[6]

Throughout her time on council, Skelly was a frequent advocate for the responsible use of taxpayer dollars.[7]

Media career

Prior to entering politics, Skelly had a 30 year career in broadcast journalism. She produced and hosted the current affairs program Square Off on Hamilton based CHCH News. During her time in media, Skelly advocated before the CRTC and parliamentary committees for the value in supporting local news. She also held leadership roles in her union, serving as president of the employee bargaining unit.[8]

Election results
2018 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeDonna Skelly22,45443.53+8.06
New DemocraticMelissa McGlashan17,63034.17+11.51
LiberalJudi Partridge7,96715.44-20.14
GreenJanet Errygers2,3074.47-0.07
LibertarianGlenn Langton5411.05
None of the AboveRudy Miller4510.87
TrilliumRoman Sarachman2380.46
Total valid votes 51,58898.98
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 5311.02
Turnout 52,119
Eligible voters
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[9]
2014 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalTed McMeekin24,04244.56+0.86
Progressive ConservativeDonna Skelly18,25233.83-0.75
New DemocraticAlex Johnstone8,41515.60-1.60
GreenRaymond Dartsch2,6394.89+1.91
LibertarianGlenn Langton4230.78+0.26
FreedomBarry Spruce1880.35+0.15
Total valid votes 53,959100.0   +8.57
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 8351.52
Turnout 54,79459.02
Eligible voters 92,833
Liberal hold Swing +0.80
Source(s)
"Official return from the records – 003, Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
2011 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalTed McMeekin21,64843.70+2.19
Progressive ConservativeDonna Skelly17,13234.58-0.25
New DemocraticTrevor Westerhoff8,52117.20+3.97
GreenErik Coverdale1,4772.98-5.60
Family CoalitionRobert Maton3210.65-0.36
LibertarianGlenn Langton2580.52+0.39
FreedomPeter Melanson990.20
CommunistRick Gunderman Smith870.18
Total valid votes 49,543100.0   +0.20
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 1800.36
Turnout 49,72356.45
Eligible voters 88,080
Liberal hold Swing +1.22
Source(s)
"Official return from the records / Rapport des registres officiels - Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2014.

References
  1. "Skelly takes Flamborough-Glanbrook, while NDP sweep rest of Hamilton". CBC News. June 7, 2018.
  2. "Donna Skelly | Legislative Assembly of Ontario". www.ola.org. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. Christie, Mac (June 7, 2018). "Flamborough-Glanbrook's Donna Skelly rides blue wave to victory". FlamboroughReview.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. "MPP Donna Skelly wants to encourage more clothing donations - Hamilton | Globalnews.ca". 900 CHML. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. "Hamilton MPP launches website to help small businesses amid pandemic". The Hamilton Spectator. January 14, 2021. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  6. "Donna Skelly takes her seat at council". The Hamilton Spectator. March 30, 2016. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. "Mountain Coun. Donna Skelly says Hamilton can save 'millions' in splash pad costs". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. "About". Donna Skelly. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  9. "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
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