Neil Korotash
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Neil Korotash is a teacher and former municipal councillor in St. Albert, Alberta
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Korotash is a lifelong resident of St. Albert. He earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta
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He first ran for St. Albert City Council
in 2001 and was elected as one of six councillors from a field of fifteen candidates. At the time of his election, he was twenty-one years old and still in university, a fact that earned him significant media attention. Korotash was elected based on his views towards the controversial West Regional Road, as well as his support for improved environmental protection and more diverse housing options.
Korotash was re-elected in October 2004 and considers among council's accomplishments the successful construction of the West Regional Road and Servus Credit Union Place, along with a number of environmental and financial reforms. Throughout Korotash's six years, Korotash served as council's appointee to both the Community Services Advisory Board as well as the Environmental Advisory Committee.
In 2007, Korotash announced that he would not be seeking a third term on city council. His term ended in October of the same year.
St. Albert, Alberta
St. Albert is a suburban city in Alberta, located northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second largest city in the Edmonton area. St...
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Korotash is a lifelong resident of St. Albert. He earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
, and is currently a teacher of Biology at Morinville Community High School. Before being elected to office, he was active with the St. Albert Youth Council, the St. Albert Youth Community Centre, and he continues to be involved with the Kinsmen Club of St. Albert.
He first ran for St. Albert City Council
St. Albert City Council
The St. Albert City Council is the governing body of the City of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. It is composed of a mayor and six councillors, aldermen prior to 2001...
in 2001 and was elected as one of six councillors from a field of fifteen candidates. At the time of his election, he was twenty-one years old and still in university, a fact that earned him significant media attention. Korotash was elected based on his views towards the controversial West Regional Road, as well as his support for improved environmental protection and more diverse housing options.
Korotash was re-elected in October 2004 and considers among council's accomplishments the successful construction of the West Regional Road and Servus Credit Union Place, along with a number of environmental and financial reforms. Throughout Korotash's six years, Korotash served as council's appointee to both the Community Services Advisory Board as well as the Environmental Advisory Committee.
In 2007, Korotash announced that he would not be seeking a third term on city council. His term ended in October of the same year.