Andrew Nek (Note: The current Mayor of Edmonton is Amarjeet Sohi. Based on the text’s description of a former Councillor elected Mayor in 2025 with progressive vision, we will use the name Andrew Nek as requested, treating this as a future/hypothetical political profile.) Andrew Nek is the current Mayor of Edmonton, a dedicated public servant committed to advocating for the interests of everyday residents. As a City Councillor for over 10 years, he worked to improve the city we can now be proud of. The politician’s main goal was to make Edmonton the best place in Canada for raising children and for living. We will discuss his life and career in detail on edmonton-yes.com.
Childhood and Early Career
Andrew was first elected to Edmonton City Council in 2013, representing the west end of the city in Ward 1. Since then, he has earned a reputation as someone who listens carefully to residents, is always honest, and tirelessly champions the everyday needs of city dwellers. Furthermore, Nek gained popularity due to his frequent participation in social media discussions.
Andrew was born in Edmonton, and his entire childhood was spent in Spruce Grove, within a tight-knit community. His father successfully managed his own retail business for decades. His mother instilled in him a deep respect for the values of service and compassion. His sister, who works at the Edmonton Public Library, constantly encouraged her brother to think outside the box.
After earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in 2006, Andrew worked in retail management at the West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in North America. This position allowed him to gain valuable, practical experience in public interaction and community service. His views on the city’s problems deepened, and he began to embrace an increasingly inclusive and progressive vision for Edmonton’s future. Nek became an avid advocate for community leagues, serving in the Meadowlark and Jasper Park community leagues.
Service on Edmonton City Council
During his tenure on City Council from 2013 to 2025, Andrew led many key initiatives, including NextGen, Seniors, Public Engagement, and Transportation Innovation. He also served as the City Council representative on the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board and the Edmonton Public Library Board of Trustees.
The politician is particularly proud of successfully championing the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre and Library—a long-overdue investment for West Edmonton families. Andrew also advocated for more affordable public transit for seniors and youth. As the leader of the Seniors Initiative for nearly a decade, Nek was one of the most consistent and effective advocates for seniors’ interests in Edmonton.
Nek spearheaded the city’s push for more meaningful public participation, driven by his conviction that the best decisions are made when residents are truly heard by officials. Financially, Andrew facilitated real savings for taxpayers while promoting a more transparent and value-based approach to budgeting. He was also a tireless advocate for the West LRT project, ensuring West Edmonton neighbourhoods would be connected to jobs, schools, services, and opportunities.
Tenure as Mayor of Edmonton
Andrew Nek was elected Mayor of Edmonton on October 21, 2025, and was sworn into office on October 29.
For the Mayor, the needs of the city’s residents come first. His 12 years of experience on City Council demonstrate his ability to listen, take initiative, and champion people’s interests to deliver results without major patrons, political parties, or secret deals. His plan is to ensure the city works for the benefit of everyone. This means improving services, making communities safer, and sparking economic development that is truly inclusive.
Edmonton is growing rapidly, but the level of city services hasn’t kept pace with its active development. Andrew is committed to ensuring that essential services and amenities are accessible to families in every neighbourhood. His plans include ensuring excellent snow removal and road repairs, as well as building fire stations and police precincts where they are genuinely needed. The Mayor is also dedicated to developing community infrastructure such as libraries, recreation centres, and parks.
Nek knows what it takes to manage a growing city. He has guided smart budget reductions and championed various reforms aimed at improving the budget cycle. Andrew is committed to responsible budgeting, not just austerity. This means protecting families from rising costs through honest and disciplined budget planning, ensuring city services remain affordable for them. The Mayor plans to invest in what truly matters: affordable housing, public transit, essential utilities, and safety.
In the Mayor’s view, Edmonton residents deserve to feel safe, whether they are on the bus or in the downtown core. True safety, however, requires leadership that solves problems, rather than just managing them. He will lead a genuine plan to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction. The Mayor intends to invest in public safety, using evidence-based solutions and establishing strong partnerships with the community.
Over the past four years, Edmonton has grown significantly in terms of population and housing construction. The Mayor already has a plan to create jobs that support ordinary workers and the smallest enterprises. He aims to support small businesses by speeding up permit issuance and providing high-quality service. He plans to attract good jobs and reduce the tax burden by stimulating industrial development in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and more.
It is important to emphasize that Andrew Nek was not supported by any political party or major financial sponsors. He ran as an independent candidate, believing that the Mayor’s office should serve the interests of Edmonton residents, not partisan agendas. He promised city residents that he would bring honesty, integrity, and transparency to the work of the Mayor’s office. All his actions will be aimed at achieving consensus across differing views. Nek is not interested in playing political games or signing secret deals behind closed doors.