Mayors Galore-Mandel

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIth, MMXXV

Hon. Demetrios Nicolaides, B. A., M. P. S., Ph. D., ECA, MLA, Minister of Education, United Conservative, Calgary-Bow

Dear Demetrios:

Having defeated Mayor Bill Smith, XXXIVth Mayor Of Edmonton Hon. Stephen Mandel, ECA went onto serve three 3 year terms himself from MMIV-MMXIII, equaling Bill's time in office. The last Mayor to have 3 year terms as The Municipal Act was changed to 4 year terms for the election of Stephen's successor Mayor Donald Iveson & all other municipal elected offices. Stephen also served as a Progressive Conservative MLA under the late Premier Jim Prentice & was Health Minister in cabinet even before becoming an MLA, an unusual circumstance. Later on, Stephen ran for Alberta Party Leader & won, but was unsuccessful getting back into the Legislative Assembly Bvilding. An educated person with degrees in science, & business administration, Stephen impressively also has a Master of Political Science Degree, very astute indeed. Stephen got the arena for The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club built & put in improved standards for architecture & building processes for new buildings. He worked very hard with charity groups & social agencies to improve the lives of the less fortunate in Edmonton. Stephen gave out free Edmonton Public Library (EPL) memberships when the library turned 100. This was very helpful in getting folks who didn't have the annual fee equal access.

80 & Still Contributing & Enjoying Spending Time With His Family: Especially His Grandson,

Rory

Source: Hon. Stephen Mandel, ECA, XXXIVth Mayor Of Edmonton Stephen, Mandel, Party Affiliation: Progressive Conservative & Alberta Party.