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David Shepherd
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Shepherd in 2019
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-City Centre Edmonton-Centre 2015–2019 |
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| Assumed office May 5, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Laurie Blakeman |
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| Born | June 19, 1973 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
| Residences | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Education | Royal Roads University, MacEwan University |
| Occupation | Communications professional |
David Murray Shepherd (born in 1973) is a Canadian politician. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, which is like Alberta's parliament. He was first elected in 2015 to represent Edmonton-Centre. Later, in 2019, he was re-elected for the area called Edmonton-City Centre. He belongs to the Alberta New Democratic Party.
About David Shepherd
David Shepherd has a special degree in Professional Communications from Royal Roads University. He also studied music at MacEwan University, learning about performing and recording sound.
Before becoming a politician, David worked in many different jobs. He helped people with their taxes and worked as a salesperson. He was also a musician and a studio engineer. He worked in communications for the Canada Revenue Agency and the City of Edmonton. He also wrote for Alberta Health.
David is a talented musician. He played piano and keyboards for several bands. He also created his own music. In 2010, he released his own album called Gotta Leave Where You're From.
He loves cycling and used to volunteer for the Edmonton Bike Coalition. He helped organize events and spoke up for cyclists.
David's Political Work
As a politician, David Shepherd has worked on important projects. In 2017, he helped make February officially recognized as Black History Month in Alberta. This was a big step, making Alberta the fourth province in Canada to do this.
He also helped host the first celebration of Black History Month at the Alberta Legislature. This event is now held every year.
After being re-elected in 2019, David took on a new role. He became the Critic for Health for his political group, the Alberta NDP Caucus. This meant he focused on health-related issues. He held this role until January 2024.
In September 2024, he was given new responsibilities. He became the Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services. This role means he looks closely at how the government handles safety and emergencies. He also became the Deputy House Leader for his party.
