| Valerie E. Docherty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Kellys Cross-Cumberland | |
| In office June 12, 2007 –May 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Carolyn Bertram | 
| Succeeded by | Peter Bevan-Baker | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25,1963 | 
| Political party | Liberal | 
| Residence | Elmwood | 
| Alma mater | University of Prince Edward Island | 
| Occupation | civil servant,teacher | 
Valerie E. Docherty (born 25 June 1963) [1] is a Canadian politician.
She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election. She represented the electoral district of Kellys Cross-Cumberland as a member of the Liberal Party for two terms. She is a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island.
On January 13,2010,Docherty was replaced in the Provincial Cabinet as minister of Tourism and Culture by Robert Vessey,MLA for York-Oyster Bed. [2] Docherty was reappointed to cabinet in October 2011 as Minister of Community Services,Seniors,Labour and Minister responsible for the Status of Women. [3] She was defeated by Green Party leader Peter Bevan-Baker in the 2015 provincial election. [4]