Ward Sutherland

Ward Sutherland
City of Calgary Councillor
Assumed office
October 21, 2013
Preceded by Dale Hodges
Constituency Ward 1
Personal details
Residence Rocky Ridge
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Ward Sutherland is a municipal politician who currently serves as Councillor of Ward 1 in Calgary, Alberta. He was elected in the 2013 municipal election.

Awards

In January 2013, Sutherland was awarded awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for significant contribution to the community.[1]

Career before politics

Sutherland held senior leadership and management positions in top-tier companies such as Sony, Tim Horton’s, McDonald’s, and Hartco Corporation.

Prior to being elected Sutherland served as president of the Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association.[2]

2013 municipal election

Sutherland was elected to represent Ward 1 by capturing 39% of the votes, narrowly defeating Chris Harper, who also took 39%, but with 86 fewer votes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ward Sutherland - Council candidate for Ward 1". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "About Ward Sutherland". City of Calgary. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Calgary municipal election, 2013 official results". City of Calgary. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
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