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Ward 5-Karen Leibovici

Karen Leibovici Biography

After completing her Master's Degree in social work, Karen Leibovici began a career as a social worker in Montreal. A strong interest in labour relations soon led Karen to become involved in the Ville Marie Social Service Workers Union, where she participated as a member and later served as President.

Moving to Edmonton in 1980, Karen worked for the City of Edmonton as a Labour Relations Officer and the City's Equal Opportunity Officer. In this capacity, she represented management in negotiating collective agreements with civic unions. Karen also developed the City's Equal Opportunity Policy, which was referenced by numerous municipalities across Canada. She remained active in her community by getting involved in issues affecting Edmonton's west end and volunteering with community leagues and organizations.

Elected MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark in 1993, Karen held her seat for two terms. She excelled in various roles including Labour Critic, Health Critic, Intergovernmental Affairs Critic and Caucus Whip. Karen has made many presentations regarding advocacy and taught at the University of Alberta.

Karen was elected to City Council in 2001 and re-elected in 2004, 2007 and 2010. She has served as Chair or Vice-Chair of numerous committees such as Transportation and Public Works Committee, Executive Committee, and the Community Services Committee and was re-appointed to the Edmonton Police Commission in October, 2010.

Karen's involvement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has increased over the years since her original appointment in 2005. Karen has recently been elected as 1st Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. In addition she is also the Chair of the Federation of Canadian Muncipalities Green Municipal Fund.

Karen is Chair of the Edmonton Stop Marijuana Grow Operation Coalition (ESMGOC), an organization that received Honourable Mention for the 2008 Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence. She is also Vice President of the Former MLA Association.

Karen is also involved in several Council Boards and Initiatives including the Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force, Transforming Edmonton, Traffic Safety and the Northern /Circumpolar Initiative.

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Family Fun Day in Glastonbury, September 2011

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Callingwood Spray Park Opening on July 27, 2011

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Women in Politics Night April 13, 2011 with MP Linda Duncan, MLA Heather Klimchuk, Mayor of Strathcona County Linda Osinchuk, Acting Leader of the Alberta Party Sue Huff, Councillor Linda Sloan and Councillor Leibovici.