Andre was re-elected Councillor for Ward 10 in the Calgary General Election on Oct. 18, 2021. 

He has proudly served five terms on Council, initially from 2005 to 2017. Since his return in 2021, following the 2017 ward boundary changes, his consituency has expanded to include the communities north of 16th Avenue, while continuing to represent those south of 16th Avenue.   

Andre grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, where he learned the importance of hard work at an early age. In 1971, his family relocated to Calgary and settled in Ward 10, a place he’s proudly called home ever since. Northeast Calgary is where Andre and his wife built their life together, raised their family, and became active members in their community.

Andre began his community involvement with the Marlborough Park Community Association board, where he volunteered for over ten years, including serving as president. This role led him to be more involved in community issues and to represent the interest of his neighbours. This experience deepened his understanding of local needs and inspired a commitment to public service.

Before politics, Andre worked in the construction industry and pursued further education at DeVry’s Institute of Technology, where he graduated with honours from the Electronic Technology Program. He spent 18 years in the electronic parts distribution industry, during which he also operated and managed his own business.  

Andre is dedicated to building strong and engaged communities – through his work on various committees and boards, he continues to advocate for the needs and interests of Ward 10 residents.  

CURRENT CITY OF CALGARY BOARDS & COMMITTEES 2024 - 2025

Infrastructure and Planning Committee

Council Services Committee, Chair

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Chestermere & Calgary Intermunicipal Committee

Audit Committee

Rocky View County and City of Calgary Intermunicipal Committee

Calgary Economic Development Board

Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund

Past Boards and Committees include:  

• Marlborough Park Community Association
• Federal Calgary - East Board President
• GlobalFest Board

Past City of Calgary Council Boards and Committees include: 

• Event Centre Committee
• Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development, Chair  
• Standing Policy Committee on Transportation and Transit
• Standing Policy Committee of Community & Protective Services, Vice-Chair  
• Priorities and Finance Committee; Legislative Government Task Force 
• IMC Chestermere, Co-Chair
• Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Vice Chair  
• NextCity Advisory Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Stampede Board
• Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
• Gas, Power & Telecommunications Committee, Chair

Past Representative on the following Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) committees: 

• Sustainability & Environment Infrastructure and Energy Committee  
• Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) and the Return Rate Committee of BCMB 
• Transmission Facilities Cost Monitoring Committee (TFCMC)