Political Career
Savage's first attempt at elected politics was when he ran in the riding of Dartmouth in the 1997 election. He finished second behind Wendy Lill of the New Democratic Party.
Savage was elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour in June 2004, and was re-elected in 2006. He was the critic for Human Resources Development. He has served on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health and was chair of the Liberal Caucus Committee on Post-Secondary Education and Research during the 38th Parliament. He was also the vice-chair of the standing committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
He has served as president of both federal and provincial organizations and has managed campaigns at both levels.
On December 4, 2006, it was reported that Savage was considering a run for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. On December 19, Savage announced that he would not seek the leadership.
On May 2, 2011, Savage lost his federal seat to Robert Chisholm of the NDP.
On February 6, 2012, Savage announced that he would run for Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality.
On October 20, 2012, Savage was elected Mayor of Halifax.
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