Mike Percy (politician)

Michael B. Percy is an academic and former politician in Alberta, Canada.

Mike Percy
MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud
In office
1993–1997
Preceded byPercy Wickman
Succeeded byDave Hancock
Personal details
BornBanff, Alberta[1]
Political partyAlberta Liberal Party
SpouseDebby Carlson
Occupationacademic

Percy, an economics professor at the University of Alberta, was elected as an Alberta Liberal Party member in Edmonton-Whitemud after former MLA Percy Wickman switched to a new riding. Percy held the riding for one term, serving as Finance Critic until retiring from elected life in 1997. At that point, he was appointed as the Stanley A. Milner Professor and Dean of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta, a position he held until July 1, 2011.[1]

In 2019, Percy was named a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. The final report outlined 26 recommendations to improve Alberta's finances.[2]

Percy is married to Debby Carlson who was also a Liberal member in the Legislative Assembly at that time.

References

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  1. ^ a b Pitts, Gordon (19 June 2011). "Mike Percy: An educated eye on Alberta's future". The Globe and Mail.
  2. ^ Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances (August 2019). Report and recommendations : Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances (Report). Edmonton: Alberta. Treasury Board and Finance.
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Preceded by MLA Edmonton-Whitemud
1993–1997
Succeeded by