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Kevin A. Menicoche
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories | |
| In office November 24, 2003 – 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Antoine |
| Succeeded by | Shane Thompson |
| Constituency | Nahendeh |
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| Born | October 7, 1961 |
| Political party | Independent |
Kevin A. Menicoche was born on October 7, 1961. He is a former leader who worked in the government of the Northwest Territories in Canada. From 2003 to 2015, he represented an area called Nahendeh.
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What is a Member of the Legislative Assembly?
A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is like a representative for a specific area. People in that area vote for them. MLAs work in the Legislative Assembly. This is where laws are made for the Northwest Territories.
Kevin Menicoche's Journey into Politics
Kevin Menicoche decided to run for a position in the government. This happened during the 2003 Northwest Territories general election. Many people wanted to be the MLA for the Nahendeh area.
First Election Victory in Nahendeh
Kevin Menicoche was one of eight people running for the job. He won the election with 34% of the votes. This meant he became the MLA for Nahendeh.
Serving as a Government Minister
In October 2006, Kevin Menicoche was chosen for a special role. He joined the Executive Council. This group is like the main team of leaders in the government. He became the Minister of Transportation. This job meant he helped manage things like roads and travel. He also became the Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board. This role involved looking after services like electricity and water.
Re-election and Continued Service
Kevin Menicoche ran for re-election in the 2007 Northwest Territories general election. He won again and continued to serve his community. He remained a member of the Legislative Assembly.
