Dylan Bressey

Dylan Bressey

Councillor

Resident of Grande Prairie

  • Since 2011

Family

  • Married with 2 boys

Education

  • BA in Leadership Development 

Current Occupation

  • City Councillor
  • Small Business Owner

About

Councillor Dylan Bressey is a community builder focused on listening and engagement. He believes the most vital job of a Councillor is to connect with residents, understand their concerns, and help build a city that is responsive to their experiences and priorities while respecting their resources.

Dylan Bressey operates from the philosophy that it is the residenets, businesses, and non-profits (not the government) in a community that makes it thrive. But he is alsovery passionate about the role of municipal government to enable strong communities. As Vice President of Alberta Municipalities, he advocates for communities across the province and helps govern services vital to municipalities and non-profits. This provincial work allows him to not just help other communities, but also bring governance best practices and innovative ideas back home to Grande Prairie.

Background & Experience

Councillor Bressey brings over 8 years of Council experience to his role, informed by a "three-sector" career in government, non-profit, and private business. Prior to his election, he spent over a decade as a non-profit director running youth resiliency programs. He is also a small business owner involved in several community-focused ventures.

In addition to Council work, he has been very involved in Alberta Municipalities. This allows him to advocate for communities across the province and learn best practices from across the country. Because Alberta Municipalities provides electricity, employee benefits, and insurance to the City, Councillor Bressey's work with this Board also allows him insure these services are offered at high value prices to the City.

He has also gained significant volunteer experience in the community including founding the Grande Prairie disc golf club, running the Ambassador program for the Alberta Summer and Winter Games, and serving on the United Way Board.

Community Involvement

  • Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club: Founded the Disc Golf Club and led or co-led the development of all local courses. Helps organise leagues and tournaments, including being the Chair of the 2026 National Championships being hosted by Grande Prairie.
  • United Way Alberta Northwest: Serves as a Board Member, supporting the organization's work to become solely focused on addressing childhood poverty in the region.
  • Swan City Rotary Club: Member and regular volunteer.
  • Avondale Neighbourhood Association: Served on the founding board to help build stronger connections between people in his neighbourhood.
  • Community Accessibility Advisory Committee: Volunteered on this committee, which brings together self-advocates and organizations to advocate for greater accessibility in Grande Prairie.
  • 2018 Alberta Summer Games & 2024 Alberta Winter Games: Ran the Ambassador programs to help give thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents a strong welcome and first impression of the community.
  • Disc Golf Association of Alberta: Board Member and Zone 8 Coordinator.
  • In addition to these leadership roles, Dylan Bressey enjoys regularly pitching in to help in front line roles for various community events.

Notable Accomplishments and Awards

  • Leading Edge (Chamber of Commerce)
  • Sport Builder (Sport Connection)
  • Outstanding Citizen of the Year (Association of Volunteer Organizations)

Current Council Committees

  • Police Commission 
  • Investment & Strategy Committee 
  • Financial & Administrative Services Committee
  • He is also currently serving as President at Alberta Municipalities.