George Rogers (Alberta politician)

George Arthur Rogers (born September 14, 1958) is a politician from Leduc, Alberta. After serving on city council from 1992 to 1998, he was mayor of Leduc from 1998 to 2004. From 2004 to 2015 he served as MLA for the riding of Leduc-Beaumont.[1]

George A. Rogers
Rogers at a 2014 charity event
MLA for Leduc-Beaumont
In office
November 22, 2004  May 5, 2015
Preceded byNew District
Succeeded byShaye Anderson
Mayor of Leduc, Alberta
In office
1998–2004
Preceded byJohn Jackie
Succeeded byGreg Krischke
Personal details
Born
George Arthur Rogers

(1958-09-14) September 14, 1958
Jamaica
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ResidenceLeduc, Alberta
Alma materNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
University of Alberta
Occupationbusinessman, politician

Early life

George Rogers was born in Jamaica[2] and immigrated to Canada in 1975.[3] Rogers is a father of three children and a very active community volunteer.

Rogers graduated from Leduc Senior High School in 1977 and from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1980 with a diploma in business administration with an accounting major. In 1988 he received his certificate in local government studies from the University of Alberta.

Following graduation Rogers worked in the oil industry in various accounting positions up to the rank of assistant controller.

Political career

In 1986, Rogers joined the city of Leduc as assistant treasurer and after three years moved to Redcliff, Alberta, where, as municipal administrator, he handled the roles of secretary-treasurer and assistant town manager.

In 1992, he returned home to Leduc to start a real estate sales career with Royal LePage and subsequently ran for city council in the fall of that year. He was elected in 1992 and again in 1995.

In October 1998, he was elected mayor and re-elected in October 2001.

Rogers in 2015

He served as a Board member of the Alberta Urban Municipalities association from 1993 to 2003, serving as president from 2001 to 2003; also serving as a Board Member of the Federation Of Canadian Municipalities representing Alberta. For this work, he was recognized by Alberta Venture Magazine as one of Alberta's 50 Most influential People in 2003

Rogers was elected to his first term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon on November 22, 2004 and subsequently re-elected in 2008 and 2012.[4][5] On December 15, 2006, he was appointed a member of the Treasury Board. In addition to his role as MLA, he served as Deputy Speaker[6] (May 23, 2012 to May 5, 2015) and Chair of committees, has served as deputy chair of the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee, and a member of the Private Bills Committee, the Standing Committee on Managing Growth Pressures, Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public health And safety, as a member of The Legislative Policy Committee on Alberta's Economic Future, The Legislative Offices committee, Chair of The Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee, and Chair of The Ethics Commissioner Search Committee.

In the 2015 election, Rogers was defeated by New Democrat Shaye Anderson.[7][8]

Electoral history

2004 general election

2004 Alberta general election: Leduc-Beaumont-Devon
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeGeorge Rogers6,81452.76%
LiberalJoyce Assen3,42626.53%
Alberta AllianceDavid Dalke1,1408.83%
New DemocraticKatie Oppen9026.98%
GreensStephen Lindop3822.96%
Social CreditKaren Richert2501.94%
Total 12,914
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 38
Eligible electors / Turnout 27,02547.93%
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source(s)
Source: "Leduc-Beaumont-Devon Official Results 2004 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

2008 general election

2008 Alberta general election: Leduc-Beaumont-Devon
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeGeorge Rogers9,04564.91%12.15%
LiberalJoyce Assen2,32916.71%-9.81%
New DemocraticLisa Erickson1,0577.59%0.60%
WildroseSharon Maclise1,0087.23%
GreenKevin Colton4953.55%
Total 13,934
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 54
Eligible electors / Turnout 32,41943.15%-4.78%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing 10.98%
Source(s)

2012 general election

2012 Alberta general election: Leduc-Beaumont
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeGeorge A. Rogers8,42051.29%
WildroseDavid Stasiewich5,22831.84%
New DemocraticHana Razga1,3918.47%
LiberalJasen Maminski7274.43%
Alberta PartyWilliam Munsey4532.76%
EvergreenJennifer R. Roach1991.21%
Total 16,418
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 98
Eligible electors / Turnout 31,53452.38%
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source(s)
Source: "67 - Leduc-Beaumont, 2012 Alberta general election". officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

2015 general election

2015 Alberta general election: Leduc-Beaumont
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticShaye Anderson8,32137.82%29.35%
WildroseSharon Smith6,54329.74%-2.10%
Progressive ConservativeGeorge A. Rogers6,22528.29%-22.99%
Alberta PartyBert Hoogewoonink6122.78%0.02%
GreenJosh Drozda3011.37%0.16%
Total 22,002
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 81
Eligible electors / Turnout 37,88958.28%5.91%
New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative Swing -5.68%
Source(s)
Source: "67 - Leduc-Beaumont, 2015 Alberta general election". officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

References

  1. Clarke, Michelle (16 February 2011). "Ald. Mishio challenging George Rogers for nomination". Leduc Representative. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2011-09-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "George Rogers: the reggae MLA". Leduc Representative. 22 September 2005. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  4. "Incumbent George Rogers retains Leduc-Beaumont". Edmonton Journal. April 23, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  5. "Leduc-Beaumont sees George Rogers re-elected". Leduc Rep. April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  6. "MLA George Rogers ready for next chapter of his political career". The Beaumont News. June 7, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  7. "Riding results: Leduc-Beaumont". Edmonton Journal. April 22, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  8. "Orange crush rides into Leduc-Beaumont riding". Leduc Rep. May 6, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
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