MLA George Rogers, Leduc-Beaumont

Thank you Lord for Mr. George Rogers and his service to the people of our province. May your hand continually guide and bless him. Grant him strength and fortitude in helping others. Bless him and his family with health and well-being. May they be revitalized and refreshed in their relationships with family and friends. In Jesus name, Amen

Deputy Speaker, Chair of Committees

George Rogers was elected to his third term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Leduc-Beaumont April 23, 2012. He was elected Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees on May 23, 2012.

He currently serves on the following committees:

• Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee (chair)
• Special Standing Committee on Members Service (deputy chair)
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing

In addition, Mr. Rogers served as chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee for Public Health and Safety and as a member of the following committees:

• Select Special Information and Privacy Commissioner Search Committee
• Special Standing Committee on Members Services
• Standing Committee on Public Health and Safety
• Legislative Review Committee
• Select Special search committees for the Chief Electoral Officer and Ombudsman
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Private Bills
• Managing Growth Pressures
• Select Special Auditor General Search Committee
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Public Safety and Services

Mr. Rogers moved to Leduc in 1975 and is a graduate of Leduc Composite High. In 1980, he obtained a Diploma in Accounting from NAIT, followed by a Certificate in Local Government Studies from the University of Alberta in 1988.

He has worked as an assistant controller for an oil company, served as assistant treasurer for the City of Leduc, and assistant town manager for the Town Of Redcliff.

In 1992, he moved back to Leduc and started a successful real estate career with Royal Lepage. In the fall of 1992, He ran successfully for city council, and was re-elected in 1995. In 1998 he was elected mayor, and was re-elected in 2001. He was a 10-year board member of The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and served as President from 2001 to 2003. He also served as a board member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. For his work with the AUMA, Mr. Rogers was recognized by Alberta Venture Magazine as one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential people in 2003. In 2012, Mr. Rogers was recognized by NAIT as one of the 50 outstanding grads of the past 50 years. He is the proud father of three adult children, and an avid community volunteer, who has been a member of the Leduc Lions Club for over 20 years.

May 7, 2013