Councillor Gordon Harris

Fort Saskatchewan City Council

My Vision for Fort Saskatchewan

It has been my distinct honour and privilege to serve as a City Councillor since 2017. Over this time, I have contributed to the success of the City through effective leadership and promotion of sound business planning and fiscal management practices.

Fort Saskatchewan has grown significantly over the past two decades and it is moving towards a bright future. Strong leadership will ensure we get there and therefore City Council must promote an environment where businesses and families can continue to prosper and grow. For this, we need consistency and continuity in our Council decision‑making processes. I am therefore committed to continuing the work to ensure residents of Fort Saskatchewan enjoy a quality of life that is second to none.

My Platform

As a councillor I am focused on the following primary objectives for the residents and businesses of Fort Saskatchewan. I will work with the rest of Council to achieve the following:

  • Ensure construction of a new main fire hall facility (Concept 3) is successfully completed at the site located on the southeast corner of Southridge Blvd and Southview Way. This will involve reprogramming the existing fire hall to seamlessly meet the emergency response needs across our growing community.
  • Continue with planning and construction of the new aquatic facility at the DCC site as supported by 78% of residents through community engagement activities.
  • Ensure updates and enhancements to the City’s Land Use Bylaw reflect sound planning principles to support the aspirations and needs of residents and businesses going forward.
  • Ensure core city services and programs are continually delivered in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
  • Advocate for new affordable housing opportunities for Fort Saskatchewan.
  • Leverage Fort Saskatchewan’s industrial business opportunities so residents and business owners can prosper from ongoing industrial investment in our community and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland region.
Gordon leading sheep – community leadership

My Experience & Qualifications

2025 – 2029
Third term as Councillor on City Council.
2021 – 2025
Second term as Councillor on City Council.
2017 – 2021
First term as Councillor on City Council.
2005 – 2016
Management consultant and trusted business advisor to municipalities in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the Northwest Territories.
1981 – 2005
Progressively responsible senior management positions in municipalities in Alberta including Strathcona County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan.
My Education
  • MBA in Strategic Management
  • BA in Political Science
  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
  • Certified Change Management Professional

My History

Gordon, his mother, and Augie the mascot

While I was born and raised in Southern Alberta, my wife Judy and I have called Fort Saskatchewan home for the past 29 years. We raised two children here and they have since gone onto successful careers in technology and healthcare.

I moved our family to Fort Saskatchewan in 1996 following a term as Town Manager in Ponoka to accept a senior management position with Fort Saskatchewan as Manager of Corporate Affairs responsible for legislative and legal services and economic development.

In 2001, I assumed responsibility for Fort Saskatchewan planning, engineering and public works functions including parks, utilities, transportation and capital construction services. It was at this time that groundwork and core planning for development in Southfort neighbourhoods east of Highway 21 took place.

I held this position until 2005 when I left the City to establish a successful consulting practice with a national boutique consulting group with offices in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. I worked with public sector clients in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the Northwest Territories until 2016 when I decided to wind down my consulting practice and run for a seat on Fort Saskatchewan City Council as a Councillor.

I won a seat on Council in October 2017 and subsequently ran and won a second term in October 2021 and a third term in October 2025.

Contact

Phone

(780) 934-4903

E-mail

gordon@gordonharris.ca

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Please contact me by email or telephone if you have any questions, comments or suggestions to help make Fort Saskatchewan a better place.