Richard Pootmans

Richard Pootmans was a municipal politician who was elected to serve as Calgary City Councillor for Ward 6.

Pootmans was the 2009 recipient of the Economic Development Alberta Economic Developer of the Year.

Prior to being elected in 2010, Pootmans taught as an instructor for 5 years at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. He was Senior Business Development Manager, Real Estate – Calgary Economic Development, Financial Analyst; Vice President, Installations – SMED International, Consultant; Financial management, business strategy – TractionWorks, Co-owner – PORTS International stores, Calgary, and worked as a Landman – Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas, Dome Petroleum.

2010 municipal election

Pootmans was first elected to serve Ward 6 in the 2010 election, taking 31% of the votes in a field of 10 candidates.

2013 municipal election

Pootmans was reelected in the 2013 election by capturing 51% of the votes.