Ward 8 - Nathaniel Schmidt

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Ward 8 Nathaniel Schmidt

Nathaniel Schmidt is the recently-elected councillor for Ward 8, representing one of Calgary’s most densely-populated and diverse wards.

A former criminal defence lawyer who has worked for Legal Aid Alberta and defended many clients from vulnerable communities, Schmidt’s sense of fairness and justice guides him in wanting to represent Calgarians from all backgrounds. He is also a father to a young daughter, who inspires him to build a Calgary that is hopeful and ready for the future.

Originally from the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Schmidt came to Alberta to study piano performance at the University of Lethbridge and was a freelance musician and music teacher in Calgary for many years before going to law school. While working in music, he often worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, including working on a production line in a brewery, driving a delivery truck, and serving coffee.

In his spare time, Schmidt is an avid gardener and bird-watcher and has volunteered with various wilderness and environmental organizations and other community groups for over a decade.

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