City council and staff are committed to responsible, visionary leadership.
Our residents will be actively engaged in building the type of community where they want to live and grow and in setting the vision and strategic directions for Leduc.
Open communication among council, staff, and citizens will ensure the early, effective, and timely resolution of issues, challenges, and opportunities.
Bob Young is serving his second term as Leduc’s mayor and has previously served as a city councillor since 2004.
A resident since 1962, Bob attended local schools and later obtained his Bachelor of Education degree in 1980 (Red Deer College and University of Alberta, and worked as a teacher in the Region until retiring in 2016.
Over the years, Bob’s vast experience volunteering in the community included several sporting organizations, such as hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and basketball. Bob is the oldest son of John and Bev Young, and married his wife Susan in 1977. They have two children, Laura and John, a granddaughter, Madeleine and a grandson, Max.
Beverly Beckett was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Following Grade 12 graduation, she moved to Alberta and has lived there since. She moved to Leduc in 1977 and is a Registered Massage Therapist certified at MacEwan University.
She is a former owner of a downtown business and held a professional practice for 33 years. She has two adult sons, three stepsons, one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.
She is the past chair of the Leduc Downtown Progress Association, director of Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, past director of Leduc Regional Chamber of Commerce, current chair of finance at St. David’s United Church, director of Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, and director of Caring Communities (United Way). Beverly sat on the board that created the City of Leduc Heraldic Coat of Arms, Flag, and Badge in 2004. She received a 2010 Citizen of Distinction award, and her philosophy is to “bloom where you are planted.” She enjoys life serving Leduc in many capacities.
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Born and raised Albertan, Glen Finstad and his wife June moved to Leduc in 1981 and quickly became immersed in the community.
Glen is a dedicated individual who has been actively involved in the community of Leduc since his arrival. His commitment to community organizations and minor sports is evident through his various roles as a parent, coach, and member of the executive. Glen’s involvement in these activities has allowed him to contribute significantly to the development of the local sports scene.
In addition to community engagements, Glen has also ventured into the business world. He has been employed as a commercial lender, venture capital investor, and business advisor. Over the past 30+ years, he has bought, sold, and started several businesses. His entrepreneurial spirit and experience have given him valuable insights into the world of business ownership. Glen’s passion for coaching and mentoring other business owners has led him to pursue a career as a Business Broker. In this role, he assists individuals in achieving their goals and dreams of either owning or selling their businesses.
Glen’s dedication to his community extends beyond his involvement in sports and business. He was first elected to Leduc City Council in 2010 and is currently serving his fourth term. This extended period of service demonstrates his commitment to giving back to the community that has been so supportive of his family over the years.
Overall, Glen is a multi-faceted individual who combines his love for community engagement, business ownership, and mentoring to make a positive impact on those around him.
Bill Hamilton was born and raised in Regina, SK, later becoming a Leduc resident in 1987 after graduating from Mount Royal University in Calgary with a Diploma in Broadcasting.
Bill co-owns and is the sales director for a production company in Edmonton. He is married to Shelley and they have two grown children, Rebecca and Owen.
Bill’s experience includes serving previously on Leduc City Council as alderman from 2001 – 2004, and again from 2017 until present. He has also served the community as a volunteer in various capacities, such as chairperson of the Leduc Parks, Recreation and Culture Board, board member of Leduc Community Lottery Board, public member of Leduc
Budget Committee, chairperson of East Elementary Parent Association, chairperson of Leduc Junior High Parent Association, board member for Edmonton International Film Festival Society and board member for Documentary Association of Canada, Edmonton Chapter. Bill is an avid reader and enjoys recreational cycling.
Lars Hansen is originally from Leduc and attended Leduc Estates School, Leduc Junior High School, and graduated from Leduc Composite High School in 2011. He completed a degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta in 2016. Hansen currently owns and operates a small business in the City of Leduc.
Travelling is one of his passions in life, which has provided him with a global perspective and comfort in working with people of diverse backgrounds. Outside his travels across Canada, Lars has visited North Africa, Mexico, the United States, and has made numerous trips to Europe and the Caribbean. Lars has a strong belief in community. He sat as a public representative on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Board and has played competitive soccer in Leduc and Edmonton. He has also been a volunteer coach for Leduc Community Soccer. He is very proud of his hometown and strongly believes in the value of public service and community advocacy.
Ryan Pollard has lived in Leduc since 2011 with his wife Shannon and children Anna, Isaac, and Elijah.
Ryan is originally from Prince Edward Island. He attended the University of Prince Edward Island and the University of New Brunswick. He was called to the PEI bar in 2006. He was a lawyer in private practice before coming to Alberta to fulfill his calling as a prosecutor. He was called to the bar of Alberta in 2009, and has prosecuted in communities throughout Alberta.
Ryan’s volunteer experience includes various community organizations, and especially youth groups. This includes Scouts Canada, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and serving on the Family and Community Support Services advisory board.
Ryan is an outdoor enthusiast, and especially enjoys camping and hiking, and walking his dog on the trails and in the green spaces of Leduc. He also enjoys taking in cultural activities, road trips, and tabletop gaming.
Originally from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Laura Tillack has been an Alberta resident since 2002 and is a proud mom of two girls. Since 2008, she has owned and operated a small business, proudly located in downtown Leduc, employing more than 20 local individuals.
Laura is an avid volunteer in the community and has served on numerous boards and not-for-profit organizations over the years. She is very active and has coached various sports teams where her daughters were enrolled, and she continues to teach fitness classes within schools and at senior centres. She has been involved in many charity events throughout the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. She is a strong advocate for arts and culture in Leduc and shares her passion for music through her volunteer work within the Leduc region.