Andrew Knack | |
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37th Mayor-elect of Edmonton | |
Assuming office October 29, 2025 [1] | |
Succeeding | Amarjeet Sohi |
Edmonton City Councillor | |
Assumed office October 21,2013 | |
Preceded by | Linda Sloan |
Constituency | Ward 1 (2013–2021) Nakota Isga (2021–2025) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1983or1984(age 40–41) Edmonton,Alberta,Canada |
Political party | Independent |
Website | andrewknack |
Andrew Knack (born 1983or1984) [2] is a Canadian politician who is the mayor-elect of Edmonton since 2025. He previously served as a member of the Edmonton City Council from 2013 to 2025,representing Ward 1 from 2013 to 2021,and Nakota Isga from 2021 to 2025. He was first elected in 2013 and was re-elected in the 2017 and 2021 municipal elections. [3]
Knack was born and raised in Edmonton,Alberta. Before entering politics,he worked in retail management,gaining experience in customer service and management. [4] According to Knack,he grew up as a conservative but shifted centre-left as he got older. [2]
Knack was elected to the Edmonton City Council in 2013,initially representing Ward 1,which was later renamed Nakota Isga in 2021. His campaigns addressed topics such as public transit and infrastructure needs. [5]
During his time in office,he participated in various committees relevant to city governance,including those related to urban planning and community development. He also took part in discussions about local policy matters and community initiatives. [6]
In 2024,Knack announced he would not seek re-election in the upcoming 2025 municipal elections. He cited personal reasons for his decision,emphasizing the need for new representation in the council. [3] [5]
Knack officially launched his independent mayoral campaign in 2025 Edmonton municipal election on May 22,2025. [7] [8] He was elected mayor,defeating city councillor Tim Cartmell.