Carol Gran

Caroline Mary "Carol" Gran (née Millard; November 18, 1941) is a former political figure in British Columbia. She represented Langley in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991 as a Social Credit member.

She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,[1] the daughter of Charles Richard Millard and Hilda Irene Handbury, and was educated in Winfield, Alberta. In 1970, she married John Arvid Gran,[1] her second husband. Before entering politics, she worked as an ad copywriter in the broadcasting industry.[2] Gran was an alderman for Langley, British Columbia. She served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Government Management Services and Minister responsible for Women's Programs.[1] Gran was defeated by Lynn Stephens when she ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1991.[3] She was a member of Kelowna city council from 2005 to 2008.[4] In 2011, Gran ran unsuccessfully for a seat on Kelowna council.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Flanagan, Kathryn M; Miller, Katherine J (Spring 1991). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ "Gran hopes to avoid cynicism". Vancouver Sun. January 27, 1987. p. 12. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  3. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  4. ↑ Moore, Wayne (October 3, 2011). "Gran back to reclaim her seat". Kelowna News. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  5. ↑ Waters, Alistair (February 14, 2012). "FourChange spent $30,000 to influence Kelowna election". Kelowna Capital News. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
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