Len Webber

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name = Len Webber
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birth_date = birth date and age|1960|11|10
birth_place = Calgary, Alberta
residence = Calgary, Alberta
office = MLA for Calgary-Foothills
term_start = 2004
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predecessor = Pat Nelson
successor = incumbent
party = Progressive Conservative
alma_mater = University of Calgary
SAIT
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spouse = Heather
children = Lauren, Jaime, Kelly
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Len Webber (born November 10, 1960 in Calgary) is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Foothills as a Progressive Conservative.

Early life

Webber was born November 10, 1960 in Calgary, Alberta. His father, Dr. Neil Webber, served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Calgary-Bow from 1975 until 1989 and was also a member of cabinet. (Len) Webber graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and went on to acquire his Journeyman Communications Electrician certificate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). He then pursued work as an apprentice electrician and managed his own contracting company for 10 years. Prior to seeking office, Webber served as vice president and director of the Webber Academy, a private, non-profit university preparatory school in southwest Calgary for above-average and gifted children from junior kindergarten to grade 12.

Political career

Webber first sought public office in the 2004 provincial election in the constituency of Calgary-Foothills. In that election, he received 57% of the vote. In addition to his responsibilities as MLA during his first term, Webber held the position of Deputy Government Whip and was chair of the Advisory Committee on Climate Change, the MLA Review Committee of Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, the Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta Committee, and the MLA Task Force on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Alberta. He also acted as co-chair of the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards Committee and served as a member of numerous other committees and boards.

In the 2008 provincial election, Webber was reelected as MLA for Calgary-Foothills with 48% of the vote. On March 12, 2008, he was appointed as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy. He currently serves as chair of Calgary Caucus and is a member of the Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee, the Legislative Offices Committee, and the Standing Committee on Resources and Environment. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Calgary Stampede, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, and Calgary WordSkills 2009.

Personal life

Webber is married to Heather. The couple has three teenaged daughters: Lauren, Jaime, and Kelly. An avid volunteer, Webber has been involved with many community groups including Hospice Calgary, the MS Society, the Calgary Foundation, and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC). He is also a dedicated advocate for events surrounding breast cancer awareness and research. Webber is a recipient of the Alberta Centennial medal for his many philanthropic contributions.cite web|url=http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=mla_bio&rnumber=10|title=Webber's Legislative Assembly of Alberta biography]

Election results

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