Heavenly Father we thank You for MLA
Brian Mason and for his commitment to be a strong voice for his
constituents. Father we are grateful
that You work with him for the good of all Albertans helping him to hear even
the smallest voice, giving it his utmost attention. We pray that many of his constituents would
be satisfied as Mr. Mason seeks to bring all their concerns to the table for
resolution. We ask God that Your
blessing would rest on him and his family.
Amen.
ND Opposition Leader
Brian Mason was first elected
as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood in a
2000 by-election. He was re-elected in the provincial general election of March
12, 2001, and was subsequently appointed House Leader of the New Democrat
caucus and critic responsible for human resources, finance and agriculture.
Mr. Mason was appointed to the
Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services on May 28, 2012.
On September 18, 2004, Mr.
Mason became leader of the New Democrats. Mr. Mason was elected to his third
term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood on
November 22, 2004, his fourth term on March 3, 2008, and his fifth term on
April 23, 2012.
Previously, he has served as a
member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Members’ Service
Committee, the Standing Committee on Resources and Environment, Standing
Committee on Government Services and the Standing Committee on the Economy.
Before his election to the
Alberta Legislature, Mr. Mason served as city of Edmonton councillor for ward
3. He was first elected in October 1989 and won three subsequent civic
elections. As a member of city council for 11 years Mr. Mason gained a reputation
as a tough and effective voice for his constituents. During this time Mr. Mason
chaired the non-profit Housing Board and served on the Taxi Commission, Library
board and Northlands board.
Following his political science
studies at the University of Alberta, he became politically active, serving as
the executive director of the Alberta Federation of Students from 1977 to 1979.
Mr. Mason has lived in
Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood for over 20 years with his wife, Karin, and their
two sons, Peter and Alex.
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