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Michael Walters (politician)

Michael Walters (born ___, Drayton Valley, Alberta), is a Canadian politician, currently serving as the City Councillor for Ward 10 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Early Life

Michael Walters grew up in the town of Drayton Valley. His mother ___ and father _____, occupation, had four children: ___,___,___ and Michael. After ____'s passing in ____, ____ married ______, (occupation). Walters enjoyed _______________ as a child. He graduated from _______ in _______, and subsequently enrolled at the University of Alberta to pursue a degree in Recreation Administration. Walters began working as a Community Organizer at _____ in _____, later forming his own consulting company to assist community groups in their organizing efforts.

Political Career

Walters ran in the 2012 Alberta general election in the riding of Edmonton-Rutherford as a candidate for the Alberta Party, losing to Fred Horne. Walters received 10.6% of the popular vote. Other candidates included Kyle McLeod, Rick Miller, Melanie Samaroden, and David Tonner.

In 2013, Walters ran for municipal office in Edmonton's Ward 10. He defeated Richard Feehan, Hafis Devji, Dan 'Can Man Dan' Johnstone, and Ray Bessel, earning 63.9% of the popular vote. Walters was sworn in to office on October 29, 2013.

In his role as City Councillor for Ward 10, Michael sits on Edmonton’s Annexation Negotiating Committee, Capital Region Board Transit Committee serving as vice-chair, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Environment and Sustainability Committee, the River Valley Alliance, and is also a Council lead on the city’s Housing, ELEVATE and Public Engagement Initiatives.

Michael has received the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2000 for his work with the homeless. In 2009 he was chosen as one of Edmonton’s Top 40 under 40 by Avenue Magazine. He was also named one of Alberta Venture’s Next 10 most influential Albertans in 2013.

Personal Life

Kara Dublenko-Walters and Michael Walters have been married since _______. Kara works as a nurse at the __________. The couple has two sons, Isaac and Samson. Walters is an aspiring gardener, growing several potatoes in his yard each year. Something about poetry and Writing.

In office 2013-present Preceded by: Don Iveson

Personal Details Spouse: Kara Dublenko-Walters Children: Isaac and Samson Walters Occupation Community Organizer Website www.michaelwalters.ca