Thursday, 13 February 2014

Mr. Mike Allen - MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo

Father in Heaven we ask for Your presence to be with MLA Mike Allen as he serves Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo.   We pray that he would have new strength and a strong heart to run the race that You have placed before him.   May he experience renewed energy and commitment to the tasks he needs to carry out.  We pray this in Your name Lord, Amen.

Mike Allen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo on April 23, 2012. He was appointed by Premier Redford as the special advisor to the Minister of Transportation for highway 63 on May 22, 2012.

Mr. Allen currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Mr. Allen was previously the chair of the Select Special Conflicts of Interest Act Review Committee. He had also served as a member of the following committees:
  • Standing Committee on Public Accounts
  • Standing Committee on Families and Communities
  • Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Standing Orders and Printing
Mr. Allen served as a member of Treasury Board and the Alaska-Alberta Bilateral Council and had also represented Alberta on the Council of State Governments – Midwest.

Mr. Allen moved to Fort McMurray in 1993 with his family and purchased Campbell’s Music, where he was able to combine his business administration background and career as a professional jazz musician to create a successful and thriving business. Mr. Allen began transitioning from business to community leader when he was nominated to a position on the board of Fort McMurray’s Chamber of Commerce. He served two terms as president.

In 2007 Mr. Allen was elected to city council, serving two terms as a councillor.

Business leader, community leader and now provincial elected representative, he continues to serve Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, the amazing community he calls home.


No comments:

Post a Comment