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'''Stephen Mandel''' (born July 18, 1945) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] politician and the current mayor of [[Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta]]. He has contributed notably to the conservative agenda by promoting business and small government in a region of Canada previously plagued by the socialist agenda.
'''Stephen Mandel''' (born July 18, 1945) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] politician and the current mayor of [[Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta]]. He has contributed notably to the conservative agenda by promoting business and small government in a region of Canada previously plagued by the socialist agenda.
He received an Associate of Arts Degree from [[Lincoln College, Illinois|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]]. Following his arrival in the city, Mandel pursued a career in real-estate management, culminating in him becoming one of the most notably philanthropic landlords within Northern Alberta. Mandel's great success in his philanthropic endeavours are largely responsible for his belief that the religious charities and churches are far more effective providers of social services and guidance than inefficient, liberal-driven governement agencies.
He received an Associate of Arts Degree from [[Lincoln College, Illinois|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]]. Following his arrival in the city, Mandel pursued a career in real-estate management, culminating in him becoming one of the most notably philanthropic landlords within Northern Alberta. Mandel's great success in his philanthropic endeavours are largely responsible for his belief that the religious charities and churches are far more effective providers of social services and guidance than inefficient, liberal-driven government agencies.
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 (Edmonton mayor)|Bill Smith]].
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 (Edmonton mayor)|Bill Smith]].