Mr. Ken Lemke - MLA for Stony Plain

Father God, we are so grateful for MLA Ken Lemke and ask that you would guide his interactions with the wonderful people of Stony Plain. We pray also for direction as he serves on the Standing Committee for the Economic Future of our province and who makes crucial decisions that will impact the lives of us all here in Alberta. Thank you for giving him fresh strength for each and every day. May he and those significant in his life, truly be blessed. Amen

Ken Lemke was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Stony Plain on April 23, 2012. He currently serves on the Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee and the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Futures.

Previously he served as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and as a member of the following:

• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee
• Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship

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.