Dear Father
God, we pray for Mr. Ken Lemke as he serves the fine folk of his riding,
namely, Stony Plain. Thank you for his willingness to give himself in service
to those he represents. May you continue to grant him the passion, wisdom,
knowledge, and integrity to provide leadership within our beautiful province at
such a time as this. May you continue to watch over him and his dear family and
bless them with health and strength in the days ahead. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Ken Lemke was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Stony Plain on April 23, 2012. He currently serves as deputy chair of the
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders. As well he is
a Member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and the Select
Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee.
Previously he served 2012 on
the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.
Mr. Lemke grew up in Ohaton,
Alberta – a small town east of Camrose – and attended the University of
Lethbridge.
Mr. Lemke had careers in real
estate, sales and marketing prior to being elected to the Stony Plain Town
Council, where he served from 1995 to 2012, with the last four years as mayor.
Mr. Lemke was instrumental in
helping the Stony Plain Town Council achieve one of the lowest property taxes
in the capital region while maintaining high levels of service, orderly growth
and fiscal responsibility. He also assisted the tri-municipal region to
increase shared services, including the building of the TransAlta Tri Leisure
Centre. Furthermore, Mr. Lemke was involved in helping Alberta’s capital region
form the Capital Region Board, fostering increased co-operation among the 23
municipalities.
Mr. Lemke is an active
community volunteer and leader. He is largely involved with the Rotary Club of
Stony Plain,and the Stony Plain branch of the Canadian Legion and is a former
chairman of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. Mr. Lemke was a board member and
chairman of various other commissions, including the Stony Plain Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board, the Parkland Water Services Commission, the
Capital Region Wastewater Commission, the Stony Plain Library Board, the
Parkland lottery board, and the Capital Region Board.
Mr. Lemke and his family,
including his wife, Gail, and their three children, have lived in the Stony
Plain constituency for over 30 years.
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