Prior to becoming Mayor, he served two terms on City Council as an Alderman. Mayor Duerr attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a degree in Urban Geography and Regional Urban Development. He is a former district manager of an Alberta-based land development company and the former president of an environmental technology company specializing in wastewater treatment in the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia. The cornerstones of Mayor Duerr's administration have been strong leadership and responsible government. As the level of government closest to the people, Mayor Duerr recognizes the important role that The City of Calgary plays in the daily lives of Calgarians.
Citizens continue to enjoy top quality service from their local government.
In order to meet the needs and demands of a growing city, Mayor Duerr understands the challenge to maintain these high levels of service, quality and satisfaction. To that end, he has been a champion of the corporate organizational review that has examined The City's structure and operations, and identified opportunities for efficiencies. He is committed to continuous improvement to ensure The City continues to set the standard for public service delivery in this country. Mayor Duerr has worked diligently to strengthen and diversify Calgary's economy. He is the Chair of Calgary Inc ., the agency responsible for coordinating Calgary's community and economic development initiatives and facilitating partnerships between the public and private sectors.