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{{Short description|Canadian politician}}
{{Use Canadian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name =Jamie Kleinsteuber
| name = Jamie Kleinsteuber
| honorific-suffix =
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| image =Jamie Kleinsteuber 2015.jpg
| image = Jaime Kleinsteuber MLA.jpg
| image_size=170px
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| caption =Kleinsteuber in May 2015
| caption = Kleinsteuber at The HYRS Program - 2017
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Ontario|Kingston]], [[Ontario]]
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Ontario]], Canada
| residence =[[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| residence = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
| office = Member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Alberta]] for [[Calgary-Northern Hills]]
| office = Member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Alberta]] for [[Calgary-Northern Hills]]
| predecessor=[[Teresa Woo-Paw]]
| predecessor = [[Teresa Woo-Paw]]
| term_start =May 5, 2015
| term_start = May 5, 2015
| term_end = April 16, 2019
| term_end = March 19, 2019
| successor =
| successor = district abolished
| party =[[Alberta New Democratic Party]]
| party = [[Alberta New Democratic Party]]
| religion =
| religion =
| occupation =Airline employee
| occupation = Airline employee
| alma_mater=
| alma_mater =
| nationality=[[Canadians|Canadian]]
}}
}}
'''Jamie Kleinsteuber''' is a Canadian politician who was elected in the [[2015 Alberta general election]] to the [[Legislative Assembly of Alberta]], representing the [[electoral district]] of [[Calgary-Northern Hills]].<ref>[https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/riding-calgary-northern-hills]</ref><ref name=workethic>[https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/new-mla-plans-to-bring-airline-work-ethic-to-legislature "New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature"]. ''[[Calgary Herald]]'', May 6, 2015.</ref>
'''Jamie Kleinsteuber''' is a Canadian politician who was elected in the [[2015 Alberta general election]] to the [[Legislative Assembly of Alberta]], representing the [[electoral district]] of [[Calgary-Northern Hills]].<ref name=workethic>[https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/new-mla-plans-to-bring-airline-work-ethic-to-legislature "New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature"]. ''[[Calgary Herald]]'', May 6, 2015.</ref>


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== Political career ==
Originally from [[Picton, Ontario|Picton]], [[Ontario]], Kleinsteuber moved to Alberta in 2010.<ref name=workethic /> Residing in [[Cochrane, Alberta|Cochrane]], he ran as the party's candidate in [[Banff-Cochrane]] in the [[2012 Alberta general election|2012 provincial election]] but lost to [[Ron Casey (politician)|Ron Casey]].<ref name=workethic /> He moved to Calgary in early 2015.<ref name=workethic />


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Kleinsteuber moved to Cochrane, Alberta in 2010 and became active in politics. He ran in the [[2012 Alberta general election]] as the Alberta NDP candidate for [[Banff-Cochrane]]. In 2015, he moved to the Panorama Hills neighbourhood in Calgary, and ran in the [[2015 Alberta general election]] - winning the seat in [[Calgary-Northern Hills]], when the provincial NDP swept to a majority.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Member Information|url=https://www.assembly.ab.ca/members/members-of-the-legislative-assembly/member-information?mid=0853&legl=29&from=mla_home|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.assembly.ab.ca}}</ref>


Kleinsteuber served as member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, and the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices (including the Select Special Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner Search Committee & the Select Special Auditor General Search Committee).










== Public Service ==

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=== Political Career ===
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Kleinsteuber moved to Cochrane, Alberta in 2010 and became active in politics. He ran in the 2012 Alberta general election as the Alberta NDP candidate for Banff-Cochrane. In 2015, he moved to the Panorama Hills neighbourhood in Calgary, and ran in the 2015 Alberta general election - winning the seat for Calgary-Northern Hills, when the provincial NDP form government for the first time. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Member Information|url=https://www.assembly.ab.ca/members/members-of-the-legislative-assembly/member-information?mid=0853&legl=29&from=mla_home|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.assembly.ab.ca}}</ref>


=== Community Advocacy as MLA ===
=== Community Advocacy as MLA ===


==== North Calgary High School ====
==== North Calgary High School ====
The community of Northern Hills in Calgary had been expecting a high school to be built for over a
During his time in the legislature Kleinstuber advocated for a high school in the Northern Hills communities. Which in 2015 was in number 27 on the CBE: Three-Year School Capital Plan 2015-2018.
decade. In 2015, North Calgary High was in position #27 on the CBE: Three-Year School Capital Plan

2015–2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Three-Year Capital Plan: 2015-2018|url=https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan-2015-2018.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Calgary Board of Education}}</ref> Kleinsteuber advocated for the high school with engaged families, the Northern Hills
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In 2019, North Calgary High School rose to position number 3 on the CBE: Three-Year Capital Plan 2019-2022. Funding was granted for the design of the school the same year to the CBE for this new high school. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 23, 2018|title=3 new schools for Calgary in Alberta budget, with funds to design 2 others|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-new-schools-budget-cbe-catholic-notley-skyview-mahogany-evanston-province-alberta-1.4590344|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 5, 2020|website=CBC News}}</ref>
Community Association and parents in the Advocates for North Calgary High School.
In 2019, North Calgary High was in position #3 on the CBE: Three-Year School Capital Plan 2019–2022,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Three Year Capital Plat 2019-2022|url=https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Three-Year-School-Capital-Plan-2019-2022.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Calgary Board of Education}}</ref>
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and received Design Funding for a new Calgary High School (Coventry Hills), CBE, Grades 10–12.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 23, 2018|title=3 new schools for Calgary in Alberta budget, with funds to design 2 others|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-new-schools-budget-cbe-catholic-notley-skyview-mahogany-evanston-province-alberta-1.4590344|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 5, 2020|website=CBC News}}</ref>


==== Vivo for Healthier Generations Expansion ====
==== Vivo for Healthier Generations Expansion ====
Reaching near capacity, Vivo for Healthier Generations (a not-for-profit community recreation centre in NE Calgary) had been advocating for an investment to help the facility expand by adding on to its existing facilities. Kleinsteuber joined with Vivo for Healthier Generations, and other community members, to secure provincial funding in the form of a $15 million investment over three years to aid in expanding the facility by 50%. <ref>{{Cite news|title=Alberta government commits $15M to Calgary recreation centre expansion {{!}} CBC News|language=en-US|work=CBC|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-government-commits-15m-to-calgary-recreation-centre-expansion-1.4773279|access-date=2021-01-06}}</ref>
Reaching near capacity, Vivo for Healthier Generations (a not-for-profit community recreation centre in NE Calgary) had been advocating for an investment to help the facility expand by adding on to its existing facilities. Kleinsteuber joined with Vivo for Healthier Generations, and other community members, to secure provincial funding in the form of a $15 million investment over three years to aid in expanding the facility by 50%.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Alberta government commits $15M to Calgary recreation centre expansion {{!}} CBC News|language=en-US|work=CBC|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-government-commits-15m-to-calgary-recreation-centre-expansion-1.4773279|access-date=2021-01-06}}</ref>


==== Coventry Hills Elementary ====
==== Coventry Hills Elementary ====
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Coventry Hills/Country Hills Village Elementary (now, Northern Lights School) was considered an urgent priority, and Kleinsteuber joined Finance Minister [[Joe Ceci]] to announce the funding of four new elementary schools in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four new schools announced for Calgary suburbs, Forest Lawn High School to be upgraded|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/four-new-schools-announced-for-calgary-suburbs-forest-lawn-high-school-to-be-upgraded|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>
Joined by Finance Minister Joe Ceci, Kleinsteuber was able to announce funding for four new elementary schools in March of 2017.


==== Calgary Green Line Funding to North Pointe ====
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This funding came as a result of overcrowding of Coventry Hills and Nose Creek schools, serving their respective communities. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Four new schools announced for Calgary suburbs, Forest Lawn High School to be upgraded|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/four-new-schools-announced-for-calgary-suburbs-forest-lawn-high-school-to-be-upgraded|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>


As a strong supporter of public transportation, Kleinsteuber endorsed the Calgary Green Line project by advocating with the Northern Hills Community Association and LRT on the Green Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=LRT on the Green Foundation|url=https://www.lrtonthegreen.ca|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> to complete the project all the way to North Pointe.
==== LRT Expansion ====
Kleinsteuber, a strong supporter of public transportation, endorsed the Calgary Green Line Project along with the Northern Hills Community Association.


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While the commitment of $1.53-billion by the province was only designated for the first phase of the Green Line, Transportation and Infrastructure [[Minister Brian Mason]] did not rule out future funding in order to complete a further 26 kilometres to North Pointe terminal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UPDATED: Province commits $1.53B over eight years for first stage of Green Line LRT|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/province-commits-1-53-billion-over-eight-years-for-first-stage-of-green-line-lrt|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>
This endorsement would ensure that the green line reached commuters at North Pointe terminal a central location for downtown workers in his riding.


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== Personal life ==
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While the commitment of $1.53-billion by the province was only designated for the first phase of the Green Line, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason did not rule out future funding in order to complete the project's remaining 26 kilometres.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UPDATED: Province commits $1.53B over eight years for first stage of Green Line LRT|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/province-commits-1-53-billion-over-eight-years-for-first-stage-of-green-line-lrt|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>


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Kleinsteuber was born in [[Kingston, Ontario]] and grew up in [[Wellington, Ontario]].
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== Personal Life ==


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He graduated from the Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, [[Picton, Ontario]].
=== Education ===
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Kleinsteuber graduate from the University of Ottawa in May 1999 with a Bachelor or Arts in History with a concentration in Public Policy and Public Management.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/new-mla-plans-to-bring-airline-work-ethic-to-legislature|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>


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After high school, he moved to Ottawa to attend university. During his studies at the [[University of Ottawa]], he began his career in the airline industry.
=== Early Life ===
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Kleinsteuber was born in Kingston, Ontario growing up in Wellington, Ontario.


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Kleinsteuber graduated in May 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts (Conc. History/ Conc. Public Policy and Public Management).<ref>{{Cite web|title=New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/new-mla-plans-to-bring-airline-work-ethic-to-legislature|access-date=2021-01-06|website=calgaryherald|language=en-CA}}</ref>
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He graduated from Prince Edward Collegiate Institute.


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==Electoral history==
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After High School, Kleinsteuber moved to Ottawa to attend University, it was at this time when he began his career in the airline industry.
{{2015 Alberta general election/Calgary-Northern Hills}}
{{2012 Alberta general election/Banff-Cochrane}}


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==Electoral history==
{{Alberta provincial election, 2015/Calgary-Northern Hills}}{{Alberta provincial election, 2012/Banff-Cochrane}}
==References==
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Jamie Kleinsteuber
Kleinsteuber at The HYRS Program - 2017
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Northern Hills
In office
May 5, 2015 – March 19, 2019
Preceded byTeresa Woo-Paw
Succeeded bydistrict abolished
Personal details
BornKingston, Ontario, Canada
Political partyAlberta New Democratic Party
Residence(s)Calgary, Alberta
OccupationAirline employee

Jamie Kleinsteuber is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the electoral district of Calgary-Northern Hills.[1]

Political career

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Kleinsteuber moved to Cochrane, Alberta in 2010 and became active in politics. He ran in the 2012 Alberta general election as the Alberta NDP candidate for Banff-Cochrane. In 2015, he moved to the Panorama Hills neighbourhood in Calgary, and ran in the 2015 Alberta general election - winning the seat in Calgary-Northern Hills, when the provincial NDP swept to a majority.[2]

Kleinsteuber served as member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, and the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices (including the Select Special Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner Search Committee & the Select Special Auditor General Search Committee).

Community Advocacy as MLA

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North Calgary High School

[edit]

The community of Northern Hills in Calgary had been expecting a high school to be built for over a decade. In 2015, North Calgary High was in position #27 on the CBE: Three-Year School Capital Plan 2015–2018.[3] Kleinsteuber advocated for the high school with engaged families, the Northern Hills Community Association and parents in the Advocates for North Calgary High School. In 2019, North Calgary High was in position #3 on the CBE: Three-Year School Capital Plan 2019–2022,[4] and received Design Funding for a new Calgary High School (Coventry Hills), CBE, Grades 10–12.[5]

Vivo for Healthier Generations Expansion

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Reaching near capacity, Vivo for Healthier Generations (a not-for-profit community recreation centre in NE Calgary) had been advocating for an investment to help the facility expand by adding on to its existing facilities. Kleinsteuber joined with Vivo for Healthier Generations, and other community members, to secure provincial funding in the form of a $15 million investment over three years to aid in expanding the facility by 50%.[6]

Coventry Hills Elementary

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Coventry Hills/Country Hills Village Elementary (now, Northern Lights School) was considered an urgent priority, and Kleinsteuber joined Finance Minister Joe Ceci to announce the funding of four new elementary schools in March 2017.[7]

Calgary Green Line Funding to North Pointe

[edit]

As a strong supporter of public transportation, Kleinsteuber endorsed the Calgary Green Line project by advocating with the Northern Hills Community Association and LRT on the Green Foundation[8] to complete the project all the way to North Pointe.

While the commitment of $1.53-billion by the province was only designated for the first phase of the Green Line, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason did not rule out future funding in order to complete a further 26 kilometres to North Pointe terminal.[9]

Personal life

[edit]

Kleinsteuber was born in Kingston, Ontario and grew up in Wellington, Ontario.

He graduated from the Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Picton, Ontario.

After high school, he moved to Ottawa to attend university. During his studies at the University of Ottawa, he began his career in the airline industry.

Kleinsteuber graduated in May 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts (Conc. History/ Conc. Public Policy and Public Management).[10]

Electoral history

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2015 Alberta general election: Calgary-Northern Hills
Party Candidate Votes %
New Democratic Jamie Kleinsteuber 6,641 38.2
Progressive Conservative Teresa Woo-Paw 5,343 30.7
Wildrose Prasad Panda 4,392 25.3
Liberal Harry Lin 1,000 5.8
Total valid votes 17,376 100.0
Rejected, spoiled and declined 160
Turnout 17,536 46.1
Eligible voters 38,004
Source: Elections Alberta[11]
2012 Alberta general election: Banff-Cochrane
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Ron Casey 6,632 41.82% -7.52%
Wildrose Tom Copithorne 5,933 37.41% –
Liberal Peter Helfrich 2,234 14.09% -14.65%
New Democratic Jamie Kleinsteuber 1,059 6.68% 0.68%
Total 15,858 – –
Rejected, spoiled and declined 135 – –
Eligible electors / turnout 28,663 55.80% 18.48%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -8.10%
Source(s)
Source: "49 - Banff-Cochrane Official Results 2012 Alberta general election". Elections Alberta. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

References

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  1. ^ "New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature". Calgary Herald, May 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "Member Information". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  3. ^ "Three-Year Capital Plan: 2015-2018" (PDF). Calgary Board of Education.
  4. ^ "Three Year Capital Plat 2019-2022" (PDF). Calgary Board of Education.
  5. ^ "3 new schools for Calgary in Alberta budget, with funds to design 2 others". CBC News. March 23, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "Alberta government commits $15M to Calgary recreation centre expansion | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  7. ^ "Four new schools announced for Calgary suburbs, Forest Lawn High School to be upgraded". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  8. ^ "LRT on the Green Foundation".
  9. ^ "UPDATED: Province commits $1.53B over eight years for first stage of Green Line LRT". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  10. ^ "New MLA plans to bring airline work ethic to legislature". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  11. ^ "2015 Provincial General Election Results". Elections Alberta. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
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