Stephen Mandel
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34th Mayor of Edmonton
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| Assumed office October 26, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Smith |
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| Born | July 18, 1945 |
| Spouse | Lynn Mandel |
| Religion | Judaism |
Stephen Mandel (born July 18, 1945) is a Canadian politician and the current mayor of Edmonton, Alberta.
He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Miami University, and his Masters in Political Science from University of Windsor. He moved to Edmonton in 1972 from Windsor, Ontario.[1]
He was first elected to the Edmonton City Council in 2001 as a Councillor for Ward 1. In 2004, he won an upset victory by defeating Edmonton's three-term mayor, Bill Smith.[2]
Mandel is active with promoting the city's arts and festival scene. He is also an active volunteer with the city's local Heart and Stroke Foundation and with several local Jewish organizations.[3]
Mandel is married to Lynn Mandel.[4] They have two children, Rachel and Adam.[5]
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In 2006–2007 the city administration has been criticized by some members of the local press on issues relating to infrastructure maintenance.[6][7]
In September 2007, Mandel approved the removal from city property of work by Edmonton sculptor Ryan McCourt, after receiving a 700-name petition that alleged McCourt's sculptures had hurt Hindu religious sensibilities.[8][9]
Mandel is longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award.[1]
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| Preceded by Bill Smith |
Mayor of Edmonton 2004- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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