Ward Sspomitapi - Jo-Anne Wright

Councillor Jo-Anne Wright was elected to represent Ward Sspomitapi in 2021. She was born and raised in Edmonton and continues to reside in Edmonton’s southeast. Jo-Anne has been a lifelong community builder, volunteering her time to local organizations including the Meadows Community League board. Jo-Anne holds a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, and prior to the election, Jo-Anne spent the majority of her career working in the financial service industry.

In her role as Councillor, Jo-Anne is the Vice-Chair of the Urban Planning and Audit Committees. She is the Council Advisor to the Community Services Advisory Board, serves as one of the Council appointees to the Edmonton Police Commission and represents Edmonton on the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board Region Servicing Plan Committee.

Jo-Anne Wright is honoured to serve as a City Councillor representing Edmonton’s southeast and continue her work building strong communities.