Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Mr. Chris Nielsen - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Heavenly Father, may Your blessing be upon our MLA representing the people of Edmonton-Decore.  Thank You for his faithful service in our Alberta government and we pray that You would continue to surround him with those who will assist him to effectively carry out his role.  May he and those close to him experience Your peace and kindness and we ask this in Your Name, Amen. 

Chris Nielsen was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Decore, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

He previously served as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services and the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nielsen worked as a shipper/receiver for 26 years, beginning in 1990. During his extensive career he represented his colleagues as shop steward for 15 years and filled various committee positions within local 401 of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.

Mr. Nielsen's community work also includes volunteering with the Children's Heart Society in a variety of capacities, including as secretary and as director.

He studied engineering design at NAIT from 1986 to 88.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he and his family have called Edmonton home since 1982.

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