Lohnes-Croft attended the Mahone Bay Consolidated school graduating in 1977. She continued her education at the Mount Saint Vincent University studying Early Childhood education and child development.[3] Before being elected,Lohnes-Croft worked at a daycare as an early childhood educator.[4]
Political career
In the 2013 election,Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 37 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[5][circular reference] In the 2017 election,Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 40 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[4] From 2013 to 2020,Lohnes-Croft served as Deputy Speaker,before becoming Minister of Communities,Culture and Heritage and Gaelic Affairs. Responsible for the Heritage Property Act and the Voluntary Sector.[6] Lohnes-Croft also is a member of the Standing Committee on Assembly Matters examines the rules,procedures,practices,organization and facilities of the House of Assembly.[7]
As Minister of Communities,Culture and Heritage Lohnes-Croft supported funding for water-related infrastructure projects,through the provincial capital assistance program. Which included the pre-design work for the Salt Marsh project,waterline removal and cleanup of Lepper Brook in Colchester. A study to recommend climate change adaptation measures in Wolfville. A study option to protect Lunenberg's Petite Riviere Watershed from flooding. To assess the condition of a dam on Rory's Brook in Inverness install tide and weather gauges in Bear River,Weymouth,East Ferry,Freeport and Digby. To reconstruct a dangerous area of shoreline on South Street in Lockport.[8][9]
As Minister Lohnes-Croft supported funding a scholarship honouring internationally acclaimed singer Portia White,honouring her important legacy celebrating her artistry and for ground-breaking achievements in Nova Scotian as a classical singer.[10]
As Minister Lohnes-Croft,provided funds through the province's Emergency Support Program for Arts and Culture. which will help the art community stay afloat while Nova Scotians deal with Convid-19 restrictions. The one-time grant totalling $2.1-million will help make the recovery easier in the future.[11][12]
Bill introduced of Royal Assent
Presbyterian Church Legislation,An Act Respecting the Repeal of - Bill 137[13]
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