Meet Jo-Anne
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.
Jo-Anne's Team
Stephanie Truckey
Executive Advisor - Policy & Strategy
Stephanie is a proud Edmontonian with a passion for community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Political Science, and is currently working toward a National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration at the University of Alberta. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys cycling, hiking, discovering new cafés, and tending to her balcony garden.
Jacky Patterson
Executive Advisor - Community Relations
Jacky graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Brigham Young University. She has an extensive background in working with community & non-profit organizations. She has her Project Management Certificate from MacEwan University and is working towards Public Relations certifications. She enjoys playing pickleball, reading, making stained glass art, spending time with her partner and kids, as well as traveling and spending time in the mountains.
Angelina Raina
Council Assistant
Angelina is currently a student at the University of Alberta studying Political Science.