Kehoe, Mike
Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's East, New Democratic Party
Experienced in the business sector and in the senior level of the provincial government
Successfully completed contracts with representative associations in product and market development initiatives
An active participant in the taxi industry in the City of St. John’s working as an owner and a driver for the past 13 years
Recipient of the 2005 “Me to We” Award for involvement in volunteerism in the workplace by Canadian Living Magazine, CTV, Free the Children and Western Union
Organized stakeholders in the city taxi industry to conduct a fundraising effort for victims of the Asian tsunami
Recognized for his initiative in bringing about the Smart Taxis Encouraging Environmental Respect (STEER) project to encourage people to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more aware of how they can become better stewards to the environment
Presented with an Environment Award by the Provincial Department of the Environment, the Newfoundland and Labrador Women’s Institute and the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
Has been designated a Tourism Ambassador by the Tourism Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Received a recognition award from Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador for work in developing and implementing the Taxi Host Program
A member of the City Taxi Committee
Has been selected as a “Taxi Driver of the Year” in the City of St. John’s
Participates in a number of committees, notably an initiative to make more opportunities available to women in the taxi industry
Resides with his wife, Rose, in the Town of Paradise
They have four children and three grandchildren.
