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| 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. | 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. | ||
| On October 4th, 2007, Mandel was arrested for driving while impaired. His court date is set to be | |||
| November 5 , 2007, Just after the municipal elections. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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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.
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.
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.
Mandel is married to Lynn Mandel. They have two children, Rachel and Adam.
Current Issues
In 2006–2007 the city administration has been criticized by some members of the local press on issues relating to infrastructure maintenance.
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.
On October 4th, 2007, Mandel was arrested for driving while impaired. His court date is set to be November 5 , 2007, Just after the municipal elections.
External links
| Preceded byBill Smith | Mayor of Edmonton 2004- |
Succeeded byIncumbent |