Official Opposition Deputy House Leader
David Shepherd was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Centre, on May 29, 2023. This is his third consecutive term.
He is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices.
Prior to his election to the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Shepherd worked in the communications field as a communications adviser and writer for organizations such as the North Edge Business Association, the city of Edmonton and the government of Alberta. Before his career in communications, Mr. Shepherd held a variety of employment positions such as taxpayer services agent and salesperson in support of his work as a musician and studio engineer.
His educational background includes diplomas in music performance and in live sound recording from MacEwan University. He also has a bachelor of arts in professional communications from Royal Roads University, where he received the Royal Roads University chancellor’s award in 2014.
Mr. Shepherd leads an active lifestyle in Edmonton. He is an avid cyclist and has volunteered for the Edmonton Bike Coalition as a spokesperson and organizer. He also enjoys live music, film and playing the piano.
He was the 874th Member to be sworn into the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
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