Preceded by Kerry Diotte Alma mater University of Alberta Education University of Alberta Children two sons Role Politician | Spouse(s) Leanne Name Mike Nickel Preceded by Larry Langley Occupation businessman Succeeded by Don Iveson | |
Born April 27, 1965 (age 59)
Edmonton, Alberta ( 1965-04-27 ) | ||
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Mike Nickel (born April 27, 1965) is a politician in Alberta, Canada and the current Ward 11 councillor in Edmonton.
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Nickel was born in Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta, earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1989 and a master's degree. During his time at university, Nickel served as President of the University of Alberta Students' Union from 1985 to 1986 and was active in the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
In 1995, Nickel was a founding member of the Edmonton Stickmen, a group of young businessmen who were critical of then-mayor Jan Reimer for what they saw as anti-business policies. Reimer was defeated in that election by Bill Smith, against whom Nickel ran unsuccessfully in the 1998 and 2001 municipal elections, finishing second and third respectively.
In 2004, Nickel was elected to Edmonton's city council from Ward 5. On City Council, he developed a reputation for opposing tax increases, Councilor pay increases, and a wide variety of regulation that he saw as interfering with the ability of businesspeople to make a living. He sought a second term in the 2007 election, but was defeated by Don Iveson and finished third of four candidates.
In the October 2013 election, Nickel was elected as the councillor of Ward 11 and Iveson was elected mayor of Edmonton.
Community involvement
Mike Nickel is an avid supported of YESS. Each October he creates a maze made out of cardboard boxes in City Hall for children ages 6–12, while accepting donations for YESS. Please visit The AMAZing Maze for YESS this October 17–31
2015- Over 4000 nominations were received, making this year the most successful yet!