Councillor Sandy Hickman

About the Councillor

Councillor Hickman has a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland and went on to receive his Master of Arts in Sport Administration from the University of Alberta.
 
He was first elected to St. John's City Council during a by-election in 2001 as a Councillor At Large and has been returned to the position in five subsequent election campaigns in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021.
 
Councillor Hickman is currently retired. He worked closely with many provincial organizations in the early part of his career and was a Tourism Marketing Specialist with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He also has a long track record of giving back to the community. He has served on many sport-related committees and associations. He was Vice-President of the Royal St. John's Regatta Committee and Secretary and Volleyball Canada Director with the Newfoundland and Labrador Volleyball Association. He has also been very active in youth sports having served as a coach for more than 38 years. Hickman was awarded with the 125 Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal for service to sport in our province. He has also been very involved in the education system, having served as a school board trustee for six years.

Boards and Committees

Councillor Hickman is council lead for transportation and regulatory services and sits on the following groups:

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Canada Games Host Society
• Canadian Capital Cities Organization
• Quidi Vidi Rennies River Development Foundation
• Graffiti Task Force