Naheed Nenshi | |
|---|---|
 Nenshi in 2015 | |
| Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office June 22, 2024 | |
| Deputy | Rakhi Pancholi |
| Preceded by | Rachel Notley |
| 36th Mayor of Calgary | |
| In office October 25, 2010 – October 25, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Bronconnier |
| Succeeded by | Jyoti Gondek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Naheed Kurban Nenshi February 2, 1972 Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (municipal) |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary Harvard University |
| Profession | Associate professor; management consultant |
Naheed Kurban Nenshi (born February 2, 1972) is a Canadian politician who has been serving as the leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party since being elected to the post on June 22, 2024. He was the 36th mayor of Calgary, Alberta, serving from 2010 to 2021.
Nenshi was elected mayor in the 2010 municipal election with 39% of the vote. Being a Shia Ismaili,[2] he became the first Muslim to become mayor of a major Canadian city.[3] He was re-elected in 2013 with 74% of the vote and again re-elected in 2017 to a third term with 51% of the vote. After serving three terms as mayor, he did not seek re-election in the 2021 Calgary municipal election and was succeeded by Jyoti Gondek.[4] He has been regarded as one of the most popular mayors in Canada during his term.
- ^ "Naheed Nenshi". Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on September 30, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
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- ^ Rieger, Sarah (October 18, 2021). "Jyoti Gondek elected as Calgary's mayor — and the first woman to hold that role". CBC News. Retrieved December 1, 2021.