James Russell | |
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| Speaker of the Newfoundland House of Assembly | |
| In office 1982–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Len Simms |
| Succeeded by | Patrick McNicholas |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Preceded by | George Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Ottenheimer |
| Member of the House of Assembly for Lewisporte | |
| In office 1982–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Freeman White |
| Succeeded by | Melvin Penney |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Starkes |
| Succeeded by | Freeman White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1940 |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Alma mater | Memorial University |
Maxwell James Russell (born 4 September 1940) is an educator and former political figure in Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada. [1] He represented Lewisporte in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1971 to 1975 and from 1982 to 1989 as a Progressive Conservative. [2]
Russell was born in Lewisporte,the son of William Stewart Russell and Blanche Burt,and was educated there and at Memorial University. [1] He taught school in Comfort Cove and Lewisporte. Russell married Mary Buffett. Before entering provincial politics,Russell served on the town council for Lewisporte. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the House of Assembly in 1975. From 1977 to 1982,he was personnel manager for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. Russell was speaker for the House of Assembly from 1972 to 1975 and from 1982 to 1985. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Consumer Affairs and Communications and as Minister of the Environment. Russell retired from politics in 1989. [2]
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