Ward 13
Represented by Dan McLean since 2021.
Who represents Ward 13
Councillor
Dan McLean
Communities First
Public school trustee (CBE)
Nancy Close
Wards 11 & 13
Catholic school trustee (CCSD)
Steve Chapman
Wards 13 & 14
Trustees elected in 2025. School board districts pair wards (Catholic districts also take in nearby towns); which board's trustee you vote for depends on whether you support the public or Catholic system.
Population
91,535
2021 census
Average household income
$124,041
6 of 14 wards (2016 census)
Employment rate
60%
2021 census, age 15+
Location
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14 rows| Area | Record |
|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Ward 1 |
| Ward 2 | Ward 2 |
| Ward 3 | Ward 3 |
| Ward 4 | Ward 4 |
| Ward 5 | Ward 5 |
| Ward 6 | Ward 6 |
| Ward 7 | Ward 7 |
| Ward 8 | Ward 8 |
| Ward 9 | Ward 9 |
| Ward 10 | Ward 10 |
| Ward 11 | Ward 11 |
| Ward 12 | Ward 12 |
| Ward 13 | Ward 13 |
| Ward 14 | Ward 14 |
24 communities:
13A, 13C, 13E, 13F, 13G, 13H, 13I, 13J, 13M, 13N, Alpine Park, Belmont, Bridlewood, Canyon Meadows, Evergreen, Millrise, Pine Creek, Shawnee Slopes, Shawnessy, Silverado, Somerset, Woodbine, Woodlands, Yorkville
Councillors elected here
| Election | Winner | Affiliation | Share | Candidates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dan McLean | Communities First | 64.9% | 2 | Incumbent |
| 2021 | Dan McLean | – | 46.5% | 3 | New |
| 2017 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | – | 33.8% | 7 | Incumbent |
| 2013 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | – | 53.1% | 3 | Incumbent |
| 2010 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | – | 52.6% | 4 | Incumbent |
Turnout
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5 rows| Election | Ward 13 turnout (%) | All wards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.18 | 51.1636690296 |
| 2013 | 35.39 | 38.5113263763 |
| 2017 | 53.43 | 54.7691333839 |
| 2021 | 45.95 | 44.6554964704 |
| 2025 | 39.71 | 37.6827622843 |
Ward boundaries changed in 2013, 2017 and 2021: earlier rows describe a differently drawn Ward 13.
Mayoral vote in this ward
| Election | Mayoral leader here | Share | Second | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sonya Sharp | 30.9% | Jeromy Farkas | 25.6% |
| 2021 | Jyoti Gondek | 39.2% | Jeromy Farkas | 34.7% |
| 2017 | Bill Smith | 49.0% | Naheed Nenshi | 46.5% |
| 2013 | Naheed Nenshi | 70.5% | Jon Lord | 24.4% |
| 2010 | Naheed Nenshi | 36.9% | Ric McIver | 35.0% |
City-wide stations (advance, mail-in) are not assigned to wards.
Household income
All wardsWard 13
0%5%10%15%Under $20k$20–40k$40–60k$60–80k$80–100k$100–125k$125–150k$150–200k$200k+
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9 rows| Category | All wards (%) | Ward 13 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20k | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| $20–40k | 10.5 | 7.2 |
| $40–60k | 11.8 | 10.3 |
| $60–80k | 12.1 | 10.6 |
| $80–100k | 11.4 | 12 |
| $100–125k | 12 | 13.7 |
| $125–150k | 9.2 | 10.9 |
| $150–200k | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| $200k+ | 15.7 | 16.9 |
Share of households by income band (2016 census, tabulated by the City on 2021 ward boundaries).
Boundaries over time
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2010–2013
52 km² · 75% of today's ward
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2013–2017
51 km² · 75% of today's ward
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2017–2021
68 km² · 99% of today's ward
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2021–2025
68 km² · 99% of today's ward
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Current (2025–)
68 km² · Today's boundaries
Share of today's ward is by land area, not population; outer wards include undeveloped land. Elections before 2025 were held on the earlier boundaries.
Ballot questions
| Vote | Question | Ward 13 | Whole city | Difference (pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics | For 37.8% | 43.6% | -5.8 |
| 2021 | Fluoride in drinking water | Yes 57.4% | 61.6% | -4.2 |
| 2021 | Equalization payments | Yes 62.4% | 58.2% | +4.2 |
| 2021 | Year-round daylight saving time | Yes 47.8% | 48.5% | -0.7 |
Ward boundaries were redrawn between these elections, so a ward number does not cover the same area each time. Ward figures count the ward's own stations; the city figure includes advance and mail-in ballots.
Ward office budget
| Year | Held by | Budget | Spent | Used | Itemized | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to Jun 30) | Dan McLean | $373,697 | $159,666 | 43% | $7,094 | |
| 2025 | Dan McLean | $368,706 | $355,134 | 96% | $23,028 | |
| 2024 | Dan McLean | $362,945 | $353,999 | 98% | $36,162 | |
| 2023 | Dan McLean | $282,576 | $281,297 | 100% | $29,803 | |
| 2022 | Dan McLean | $278,400 | $270,024 | 97% | $23,480 | |
| 2021 | Dan McLean, Diane Colley-Urquhart | $278,400 | $234,792 | 84% | $32,758 |
Spent includes the office's staff salaries; itemized is everything else. From the City Clerk's quarterly reports.