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Developers, former conservative politicians, council and trustee candidates, and a former Edmonton Oilers owner have financially backed Mike Nickel’s mayoral campaign, according to his donor list released Wednesday evening.
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Nearly 1,000 people donated more than $414,000, according to Nickel’s website . Nickel initially said he would not be releasing the list prior to the election, telling Postmedia earlier this week that he didn’t want to give any more ammunition to those who choose to target his donors.
Developers listed include One Properties CEO Darren Durstling and Langham Development’s Reza Mostashari, both who gave $5,000, the maximum allowed. Principal of RMS Group, Curtis Way, gave $4,000. Tony and David Ghermezian — two members of the family famous for building large malls across North America, including the West Edmonton Mall — donated $3,000 and $3,750, respectively. Tim Melton, board chairman and former CEO of Melco Developments, also donated $500.
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Notable donors connected to former or current conservative-leaning parties include Premier Jason Kenney’s issues manager Matt Wolf ($500), former Progressive Conservative MLA Jonathan Denis ($500), former Conservative MP Kerry Diotte ($250), former MP Peter Goldring ($100).
Council and school board candidates who gave to Nickel’s campaign include: Ward I Edmonton Public School Board trustee candidate Sherry Adams ($25), and Ward Sipiwiyiniwak candidates Derek Hlady ($200) and Daniel Heikkinen ($100).
Other notable names include former owner of the Edmonton Oilers Cal Nichols ($5,000), former University of Alberta dean of engineering Irv Kipnes ($5,000), Eddy Stahl of Stahl Peterbilt ($5,000), and Greg Zeschuk of Blind Enthusiasm Group ($5,000).
Mayoral candidate Amarjeet Sohi has also released a preliminary donor list which includes names but not dollar amounts.
