David Shepherd (Canadian politician)
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David Shepherd | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Shepherd in 2019 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-City Centre Edmonton-Centre 2015–2019 | |
| Assumed office May 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Laurie Blakeman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1973 |
| Party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
| Education | Royal Roads University, MacEwan University |
| Occupation | Communications professional |
David Murray Shepherd (born 1973) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta to represent the electoral district of Edmonton-Centre,[1] and re-elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent its successor district, Edmonton-City Centre.[2]
Shepherd has a Bachelors of Arts in Professional Communications from Royal Roads University where he received the Chancellor's award in 2014.[2] He also has a diploma in music performance and live sound recording from MacEwan University.[2] Shepherd worked in a variety of jobs such as taxpayer service agent, salesperson, musician and studio engineer.[2]
Before being elected, Shepherd worked in the Communications field as a trainer/facilitator for the Canada Revenue agency, and advisor and writer for the North Edge Business Association, Communications Officer for the City of Edmonton and a writer for Alberta Health.[2]
During his time as a musician, David played piano and keyboards for the Mike McDonald Band, the James Murdoch Band, Tanyss Nixi and others. He also performed his own music and, in 2010, released a solo album, Gotta Leave Where You're From.
Shepherd is an avid cyclist and volunteered for the Edmonton Bike Coalition as a spokesperson and organizer.
