From The City of Lacombe

The City of Lacombe sends sincerest condolences to the family of former mayor Judy Gordon – who honourably served the City of Lacombe as mayor for three terms.

Gordon also served the citizens of Lacombe as the MLA for the former riding of LacombeStettler for three terms.

During her third term as mayor, Gordon was present when the former Town of Lacombe became Alberta's 17th City in 2010. "I feel really good about it, and I feel that this is a very positive move for Lacombe. Over the years, we will certainly see the benefits of moving to city status," Gordon told the media at the time.

Gordon started her first term as mayor in 1989, serving until 1993. 

In 1993, Lacombe's mayor was elected as MLA and was reelected to the Legislature in 1997 – winning the seat with a wider victory margin. Gordon won a landslide reelection campaign in 2001, before retiring from provincial politics in 2004.

Even though Gordon no longer wanted to commute to Edmonton, she was keen to continue to serve the residents of Lacombe – running and winning the mayor's seat once again in the 2005 Municipal Election by a plurality of 41 votes.

Gordan would win her third term of mayor in 2007 by acclamation – before announcing her retirement in 2010.

The City recognizes Gordon for her years of service to this community and region, along with her remarkable dedication to Albertan democracy. "I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Gordon," City of Lacombe Mayor Grant Creasey said. "Judy served the community with distinction for her entire career, inspiring many others to serve. I always admired her can-do approach to municipal politics and appreciated her insight. "Lacombe continues to be a shining example of success due to her work as mayor. I know I speak on behalf of Council and the City of Lacombe when I say she will be dearly missed."