MEET YOUR WARD DENE CITY COUNCILLOR 

As a lifelong Edmontonian and a parent raising his family in Ward Dene, Councillor Paquette is an advocate for building safe and healthy communities.

Aaron Paquette was first elected to Edmonton City Council on October 16, 2017 as the Councillor for Ward 4. In 2021, Aaron was successfully re-elected to serve the Northeast for the newly established Ward Dene.

Aaron’s work is shaped by his passion for community building and common-sense decision making. Aaron works hard for good jobs and a thriving economy, and cares about community safety and recreation spaces for families. He is fighting for responsible budgeting and smart planning, and is making sure Edmontonians are getting where they need to go.

Councillor Paquette has sponsored the Council Initiative on Food and Agribusiness Diversification, and has also taken a leadership role working on the Child-Friendly Edmonton, End Poverty Edmonton, Multiculturalism, Literacy, and Urban Isolation/Mental Health Initiatives.

Prior to his election to Council, Aaron owned a thriving small business and worked as an award-winning Indigenous artist and author. 

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