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I learned from an early age giving back to your community makes you a stronger person.  

Katie Berghofer was elected for her first term as Strathcona County’s Ward 8 representative in 2017 and was re-elected in both 2021 and 2025. Throughout her tenure, she has been a strong and engaged voice for the residents she serves.

Katie is deeply committed to advancing attainable and affordable housing options for the community, including supports for the county’s aging population. She is equally passionate about protecting local environments and ecosystems while fostering sustainable economic growth and industry development.

Driven by a vision of a community where youth and families can thrive, Katie continues to dedicate her work to building a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive Strathcona County.

 As a Strathcona County Councillor, Katie serves on several committees including the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Emergency Advisory Committee, Governance Advisory Committee and Priorities Committee. 

Katie also represents Strathcona County on numerous regional bodies, including: 

• Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission
• Edmonton Region Waste Advisory Committee
• Edmonton Salutes Committee, and 
• The River Valley Alliance

In 2021, Katie began a three one-year terms on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors, representing both Alberta and Strathcona County at the national level. Prior to this, she served as a member of several FCM committees in 2019 and 2020. During her time with FCM, Katie contributed to a wide range of committees and initiatives, including:

• Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development Standing Committee 
• Increasing Women's Participation in Municipal Government – Vice Chair 
• International Relations Standing Committee 
• FCM Governance Working Group 
• Community Safety and Crime Prevention  
• Canadian Women in Local Leadership – CanWILL 

Katie and her husband, Darryl, live in Sherwood Park and are proud parents of two teenagers, Layla and Dylan. She attended the University of Alberta, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with a major in Adapted Physical Activity. During her time at the university, Katie was a member of the Pandas Rugby team, winning a national championship in 1999. She has also completed a Certificate in Rural Municipal Leadership from the University of Alberta and a Certificate in Climate Leadership from FCM.

Katie’s professional background includes several years as a Recreation Therapist and Manager, after which she transitioned into a successful career in retail management. As a District Manager overseeing 18 stores across Alberta and Saskatchewan, she strengthened her expertise in communication, customer service, and problem-solving—skills she continues to bring to her work in public service.

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