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Stephen Mandel is an experienced political leader, business person and community volunteer. He became leader of The Alberta Party in 2018.

He served as Edmonton’s mayor from 2004 to 2013. During this time, he positioned Edmonton for the future by building new infrastructure, renewing older neighborhoods, and spurring investment in the city. He led initiatives to fast-track LRT expansion, road improvements, and the construction of new libraries and community recreation facilities, and helped to bring billions of dollars of new development into Edmonton’s downtown. He also organized focused efforts to address homelessness and community safety, expand seniors housing, and promote engagement with multicultural communities. With Stephen’s leadership, the Capital Region’s 25 municipalities united for the first time under a common growth management plan.

Before entering public service, Stephen built and ran a successful business in residential and commercial real estate development and construction. Stephen is active in the community, volunteering his time on behalf of numerous local organizations including the Mazankowski Heart Institute, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Jewish Community Centre, and Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre. Most recently, Stephen was appointed Chancellor of Concordia University. Stephen and his wife Lynn, are long-time residents of Edmonton, where they raised their children and now enjoy spending time with their grandson.

 

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Rotarians: $29 with lunch, $10 without lunch
Non-Rotarians: $40 with lunch
Parking at Chateau Lacombe: $5 (do not pay automated machines in parkade but remember your license plate)

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Presentations from Markus Muhs, Chair of our club's International Services Committee, and Jason Bossert, Chair of Literacy Without Borders.