Justin Swandel is a City Councillor and Deputy Mayor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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. He was elected to the St. Norbert ward in 2005 after the previous councillor John Angus retired. He became Deputy Mayor in 2008. Prior to entering the election, Swandel had served as Angus' Executive Assistant.

Swandel was re-elected in the St. Norbert ward on October 25, 2006. He has a record of being critical of city reports.

Early life and career

Swandel has wide ranging career experience having spent time as a heavy equipment operator, an exporter of used cars, and as an Associate Producer in the music business. He has spent most of his professional life providing treatment foster care to youth with mental health issues that were involved in the Criminal Justice System. This work provided non custodial situations for individuals who could be managed in the community rather than being incarcerated for reasons beyond their control. Justin was a strong advocate for this cause and often wrestled with government on how best to provide for the needs of this often neglected part of society.

Electoral record