List of mayors of Calgary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Calgary |
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.jpg) Jyoti Gondek since October 26, 2021 |
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| Style | Mayor, His/Her Worship |
| Member of | City Council |
| Reports to | City Council |
| Seat | Calgary Municipal Building (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) |
| Appointer | Direct election by residents of Calgary |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | December 4, 1884 |
| First holder | George Murdoch (Town) |
| Salary | $191,589 plus benefits (2011) |
| Website | http://calgarymayor.ca/ |
A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are like the principal of a school, but for an entire city! The mayor of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the main elected official who helps run the city. They work with the City Council to make important decisions about how Calgary is managed.
This page lists all the people who have been mayor of Calgary since it was first formed as a town.
Who is the Mayor of Calgary?
The mayor is chosen by the people of Calgary through an election. They serve for a term of four years. The mayor's office is located in the Calgary Municipal Building.
The mayor's job is to lead the city council, represent Calgary, and help make sure the city runs smoothly. This includes things like public safety, transportation, and city services.
Past Mayors of Calgary
Calgary has had many mayors since it became a town in 1884. The very first mayor was George Murdoch. He started his term on December 4, 1884.
Here is a list of some of Calgary's mayors, including the first and the current one:
| Mayor | Term began | Term ended | Time in office | |
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| 1 | George Murdoch | December 4, 1884 | October 21, 1886 | 1 year, 321 days |
| 2 | George Clift King | November 4, 1886 | January 16, 1888 | 1 year, 63 days |
| 3 | Arthur Edwin Shelton | January 16, 1888 | January 21, 1889 | 1 year, 5 days |
| 4 | Daniel Webster Marsh | January 21, 1889 | January 20, 1890 | 364 days |
| 5 | James Delamere Lafferty | January 20, 1890 | January 19, 1891 | 364 days |
| 35 | Dave Bronconnier | October 22, 2001 | October 25, 2010 | 9 years, 3 days |
| 36 | Naheed Nenshi | October 25, 2010 | October 26, 2021 | 11 years, 1 day |
| 37 | Jyoti Gondek | October 26, 2021 | Present |
See also
- List of Calgary municipal elections
- Calgary City Council
Sources
- Biographies of Calgary's mayors from the City of Calgary web page
