Edmonton municipal election, 2007

Last updated

Edmonton municipal election, 2007

Flag of Alberta.svg

←  2004 October 15, 2007 2010  →
Mayor and 12 councilors to Edmonton City Council

  Mayor Stephen Mandel.jpg
Candidate Stephen Mandel Don Koziak
Popular vote 98,751 38,027
Percentage 65.8 25.3
Mayor before election

Stephen Mandel

Elected Mayor

Stephen Mandel

The 2007 Edmonton municipal election was held Monday, October 15, 2007 to elect a mayor and 12 councillors to the city council, eight of the nine trustees to Edmonton Public Schools, and four of the seven trustees to the Edmonton Catholic Schools. One incumbent public school trustee had no challengers, and three separate school trustee candidates (one being an incumbent) were unchallenged. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections. Of the estimated 560,117 eligible voters, only 152,576 turned in a ballot, a voter turnout of 27.2%. [1]

Edmonton Provincial capital city in Alberta, Canada

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the north end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "Calgary–Edmonton Corridor".

A Councillor is a member of a local government council.

Edmonton City Council governing body of the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Edmonton City Council is the governing body of the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Contents

Candidates

Bold indicates elected, italics indicates incumbent.

Mayor

Mayor [1]
Candidate Votes %
Stephen Mandel 98,75165.80%
Don Koziak 38,027 25.34%
Dave Dowling 2,690 1.79%
George Lam 2,647 1.76%
Dustin Becker 2,568 1.71%
Bill Whatcott 1,665 1.11%
Peter T. Lefaivre 1,413 0.94%
Robert (Bob) Ligertwood 1,235 0.82%
Khaled Kheireddine 1,089 0.73%

Councillors

Councillors [1]
Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3
Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %
Karen Leibovici 17,87040.6%Kim Krushell12,76231.8% Ed Gibbons 11,27828.9%
Linda Sloan 14,75233.5% Ron Hayter 11,07327.6% Tony Caterina 9,12623.4%
Andrew Knack 6,109 13.9% Dave Loken 7,022 17.5% Harvey Voogd 8,565 22.0%
Betty Kennedy 5,338 12.1% Shelly Tupper 4,869 12.1% Chris Martin 3,699 9.5%
Ward 4Kerry Hutton 2,262 5.6% Kyle Balombin 3,207 8.2%
Jane Batty 9,80020.84Jabin Caouette 2,149 5.4% Thomas J. Tomilson 1,524 3.9%
Ben Henderson 9,09219.34Shiu Wing Mak 1,116 2.9%
Lewis Cardinal 8,908 18.95 Chris Roehrs 457 1.2%
Debbie Yeung 7,669 16.31Ward 5 Ward 6
Sheila McKay 4,187 8.91 Bryan K. Anderson 17,86733.8% Dave Thiele 11,71623.4%
Hana Razga 2,397 5.10 Don Iveson 16,84831.8% Amarjeet Sohi 10,50321.0%
Brent Thompson 922 1.96 Mike Nickel 14,597 27.6% Chinwe Okelu 10,250 20.5%
Brian E. Patterson 887 1.89 Brent Michalyk 3,610 6.8% Chuck McKenna 9,222 18.4%
Nyambura Mia Belcourt 572 1.22 Lori G. Jeffrey-Heaney 7,136 14.2%
Thomas W. Roberts 514 1.09 Tomas Dennis Vasquez 1,281 2.6%
Deborah J. Peaker 472 1.00
Adil Pirbhai 468 1.00
Jodi Flatt 458 0.97
Margaret Saunter 371 0.79
Brian Wissinck 298 0.63

Public school trustees

Edmonton Public Schools [1]
Ward A Ward B Ward C
Bev EsslingerAcclaimedKen Shipka4,71853.3% Sue Huff 6,93261.6%
Wendy Keiver4,135 46.7% Don Williams4,314 38.4%
Ward D Ward E Ward F
Dave Colburn3,79550.94%Ken Gibson4,84952.7%Don Fleming6,27256.4%
Amanda Beisiegel 3,655 49.06% Neil MacDonald 4,360 47.3% Susan O'Neil 4,851 43.6%
Ward G Ward H Ward I
George Rice5,30636.1%Catherine Ripley10,64571.0% Gerry Gibeault 5,72950.25%
Sheila Clifford-MacKay 3,765 25.6% Neil Robblee 4,340 29.0% Judith Axelson 5,673 49.75%
Marlene Spencer 2,759 18.8%
Terry J. McKinnon 1,783 12.1%
Myrna Freeman 1,070 7.3%

Separate school trustees

One trustee is elected from each ward, and the non-victorious candidate with the most total votes is also elected. [1]

Edmonton Catholic Schools [1]
Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3
Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %
Debbie EngelAcclaimedJim Urlacher3,35239.7%Cindy Olsen4,17658.0%
Becky Kallal2,70432.0%Joe Filewych 1,950 27.1%
Luigi Esposito 2,383 28.2% Jim Shinkaruk 1,070 14.9%
Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6
Rudy ArcillaAcclaimedMarilyn Bergstra4,24463.0%Kara PelachAcclaimed
John Acheson 2,497 37.0%

Jim Urlacher served as the trustee from Ward 2 until his death on May 16, 2009. [2]

Reaction

Mayoral

Incumbent Stephen Mandel won an absolute majority of the votes for mayor, far ahead of the second candidate Don Koziak, however the lack of a close race left voter turnout very low, 27 percent. [3] Observers saw it as an endorsement of Mandel's more ambitious attitude and free-spending ways compared to past mayors, as well as a mandate to push the province for more funding and neighbouring communities for great regional planning. [4]

Voter turnout percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election

Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election. Eligibility varies by country, and the voting-eligible population should not be confused with the total adult population. Age and citizenship status are often among the criteria used to determine eligibility, but some countries further restrict eligibility based on sex, race, or religion.

Council

Ward 4

Ben Henderson just managed to fend off Lewis Cardinal by 184 to fill the vacant seat.

Ward 5

Ward 5 provided the biggest surprise of the election as incumbent and former mayoral candidate Mike Nickel was upset by 28-year-old newcomer Don Iveson. Iveson received 2,000 more votes than Nickel. Nickel was the only incumbent not re-elected. [3]

Ward 6

This ward was exceptionally close with just 466 votes separating first and third place.

Candidates summaries

(Italics indicate incumbent)

Mayor

Stephen Mandel Canadian politician

Stephen Mandel is a Canadian politician and leader of the Alberta Party since 2018. He previously served as an Alberta cabinet minister from 2014 to 2015 and as mayor of Edmonton, Alberta for three terms from 2004 to 2013. Prior to being mayor, he was a councillor for three years.

William Gary Whatcott, known as Bill Whatcott, is a Canadian social conservative activist who campaigns against homosexuality and abortion. The dramatic nature of his activities have attracted attention from the media, including an appearance on The Daily Show. He has also run for political office in Toronto, Saskatchewan and Edmonton.

Social conservatism is the belief that society is built upon a fragile network of relationships which need to be upheld through duty, traditional values and established institutions. This can include moral issues. Social conservatism is generally skeptical of social change, and believes in maintaining the status quo concerning social issues such as family life, sexual relations, and patriotism.

Councillors

Ward 1

Ward 2

  • Jabin Caouette - finished ninth in the 2004 Ward 2 race
  • Ron Hayter - incumbent
  • Kerry Hutton - finished seventh in the 2004 Ward 2 race
  • Kim Krushell - incumbent
  • Dave Loken - finished third in the 2004 Ward 2 race
  • Shelley Tupper - federal employee

Ward 3

  • Kyle Balombin - finished fifth in the 2004 Ward 3 race
  • Tony Caterina - finished third in the 2004 Ward 3 race
  • Ed Gibbons - incumbent
  • Shiu Wing Mak - internet technician [8]
  • Chris Martin - CBC production assistant
  • Chris Roehrs
  • Thomas James Tomilson - finished seventh in the 2004 mayor race
  • Harvey Voogd - political activist

Ward 4

With the retirement of Michael Phair from Ward 4, at least one new face from Ward 4 would have a spot on Council.

  • Jane Batty - incumbent
  • Nyambura Mia Belcourt
  • Lewis Cardinal
  • Jodi Flatt
  • Ben Henderson - theatre director [6]
  • Sheila McKay
  • Brian Edward Patterson
  • Deborah J. Peaker
  • Adil Pirhabi - accountant [9]
  • Hana Razga
  • Thomas Roberts - finished fifth in the 2004 Ward 4 race
  • Margaret Saunter
  • Brent Thompson
  • Brian Wissink
  • Debbie Yeung - finished fourth in the 2004 Ward 4 race

Ward 5

Ward 6

With the retirement of Terry Cavanagh from Ward 6, at least one new face from Ward 6 would have a spot on Council. [10]

  • Lori G. Jeffrey-Heaney - former councilor and then mayor of Val Quentin, Alberta
  • Chuck McKenna - transit operator, independent consultant [11]
  • Chinwe Okelu - finished third in the 2004 Ward 6 race
  • Amarjeet Sohi - transit operator [12]
  • Dave Thiele - incumbent
  • Tomas Dennis Vasquez - program co-ordinator [13]

Related Research Articles

Saskatoon City Council is the governing body of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The council consists of the mayor and ten councillors representing wards. The current council sits between 2016 and 2020. The last civic election was held on October 26, 2016. The mayor and councillors were elected to three-year terms until 2012, when the terms were extended to four years.

Edmonton-Strathcona (provincial electoral district) provincial electoral district of Alberta

Edmonton-Strathcona is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. It shares the same name as the federal electoral district of Edmonton—Strathcona.

Cecil John Harry "Cec" Purves is a politician in Alberta, Canada, who served as mayor of Edmonton.

Mike Nickel is a politician in Alberta, Canada and the current Ward 11 councillor in Edmonton.

The 1971 municipal election was held October 13, 1971 to elect a mayor and twelve aldermen to sit on Edmonton City Council and seven trustees to sit on each of the public and separate school boards.

The 1977 municipal election was held October 19, 1977 to elect a mayor and twelve aldermen to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, and seven trustees to sit on the separate school board.

The 1980 municipal election was held October 15, 1980 to elect a mayor and twelve aldermen to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, and seven trustees to sit on the separate school board.

The Edmonton municipal election, 1989 was held on October 16 that year to elect a mayor and twelve aldermen to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, and seven trustees to sit on the separate school board. Edmontonians also voted in the Senate nominee election in conjunction with the municipal election.

The 1995 municipal election was held October 16, 1995 to elect a mayor and twelve aldermen to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, and seven trustees to sit on the separate school board. Edmontonians also decided two plebiscite questions.

The 2001 Edmonton municipal election was held on October 15, 2001 to elect a mayor and twelve councilors to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, seven trustees to sit on the separate school board, and seven members of the Capital Health Board of Directors.

The 2004 Edmonton municipal election was held on October 18, 2004 to elect a mayor and twelve councillors to sit on Edmonton City Council, nine trustees to sit on the public school board, and seven trustees to sit on the separate school board.

2007 Alberta municipal elections

Municipal elections were held in Alberta, Canada on Monday, October 15, 2007. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections. Mayors (reeves), councillors (aldermen), and trustees were elected to office in 15 of the 16 cities, all 111 towns, all 99 villages, all 4 specialized municipalities, all 64 municipal districts, 3 of the 7 improvement districts, and the advisory councils of the 3 special areas. The City of Lloydminster is on the Saskatchewan schedule, and held elections on October 25, 2006 and October 28, 2009, while 4 improvement districts have no councils and are led solely by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Since the 2004 municipal elections, the Town of Lac La Biche and Lakeland County amalgamated to form Lac La Biche County, the villages of Irricana and Onoway became towns, the Town of Brooks became a city, and the Village of Sangudo was dissolved.

Don Iveson Canadian politician

Donald L. Iveson is a Canadian politician, currently serving as mayor of Edmonton, Alberta.

The City of Edmonton has undertaken a series of annexations over its history since originally incorporating as a town in 1892 through incorporation as a city, amalgamation or annexation of other urban municipalities, and annexation of rural lands from its surrounding neighbours.

Amarjeet Sohi Canadian politician

Amarjeet Sohi is an Indo-Canadian politician, currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, and the federal Minister of Natural Resources.

2010 Edmonton municipal election

The 2010 Edmonton municipal election was held Monday, October 18, 2010 to elect a mayor and 12 councillors to the city council, seven of the nine trustees to Edmonton Public Schools, and the seven trustees to the Edmonton Catholic Schools. Two incumbent public school trustees had no challengers. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections.

2010 Calgary municipal election

The 2010 Calgary municipal election was held Monday, October 18, 2010 to elect a mayor and 14 aldermen to the city council, the seven trustees to the Calgary School District, and four of the seven trustees to the Calgary Catholic School District. Three incumbent separate school trustees had no challengers. A new mayor was to be elected, as the three term incumbent Dave Bronconnier did not seek re-election. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections.

2013 Edmonton municipal election

The 2013 Edmonton municipal election was held Monday, October 21, 2013 to elect a mayor and 12 councillors to the city council, seven of the nine trustees to Edmonton Public Schools, and the seven trustees to the Edmonton Catholic Schools. Two incumbent public school trustees had no challengers. From 1968 to 2013, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold elections every three years. The Legislative Assembly of Alberta passed a bill on December 5, 2012, amending the Local Authorities Election Act. Starting with the 2013 elections, officials are elected for a four-year term, and municipal elections are moved to a four-year cycle.

The 2017 Edmonton municipal election was held Monday, October 16, 2017 to elect a mayor and 12 councillors to the city council, the nine trustees to Edmonton Public Schools, and the seven trustees to the Edmonton Catholic Schools. One incumbent public school trustee had no challenger so was elected by acclamation; for the other eight balloting was conducted. They were all elected to four year terms. Since 2013, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold quadrennial elections. The voter turnout was 31.5% with 194,826 ballots cast out of the 618,564 estimate eligible voters.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2007 Election - Official Results" (PDF). City of Edmonton. October 19, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 15, 2010. Retrieved September 19, 2010.
  2. ↑ "News Release" (PDF). Edmonton Catholic Schools. May 18, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2009.
  3. 1 2 "Newcomer Iveson knocks Nickel out of the ring". Edmonton Journal. October 16, 2007. Archived from the original on October 18, 2007. Retrieved October 17, 2007.
  4. ↑ "A victory for big ideas". Edmonton Journal. October 17, 2007. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Is the race for mayor Edmonton's other fringe festival?". Vue Weekly. October 9, 2007. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "Edmonton voters turf Ward 5 councillor, re-elect mayor". CBC News. October 16, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Survey Says: Robert (Bob) Ligertwood". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. September 22, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2013.[ dead link ]
  8. ↑ "Survey Says: Shiu Wing Mak". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. October 4, 2007. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Survey says: Adil Pirbhai". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. October 8, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  10. ↑ Zabjek, Alexandra (October 13, 2007). "Vacancy draws lots of eager contenders to replace icon at city hall". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Survey Says: Chuck McKenna". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. September 30, 2007. Archived from the original on January 21, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  12. ↑ Staples, David (May 11, 2012). "Sohi's LRT dream is right vision". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Survey Says: Tomas Dennis Vasquez". Edmonton Journal. Postmedia Network. September 30, 2007. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.