Birth

September 19, 1947.

Employment History

A 30-year employee of the airline industry.

Political Career

Since 2000, he has been an HRM Councillor for District 21 Bedford. From 1988-1996, he was a Town of Bedford Councillor. Cabinet duties have included:

• Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage and
• Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act

Community Involvement

A long-time community activist, Len has served on the planning advisory committee from 1987 to present, for eight years on the Bedford Watershed Advisory Committee, for 12 years on the Bedford Days committee and as co-chair for the Terry Fox Run. Additionally, Len lends his time and talents to the Bedford Volunteer Recognition Committee, the Bedford Lite Up Parade committee, the Papermill Lake Advisory committee, the tree committee, the Fort Sackville Foundation Board, the Children's Safety Village Board and the Bedford Youth Centre. He has been a member of the board of directors for Destination Halifax since its inception.

Family

Len and his wife Lucie have two daughters, Kim and Christina and a grandson Noah.