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A Year of Reconciliation
Last week marked the one year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Final Event that was held in Edmonton. We were honoured to host such a significant event in our city and I...
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Ending poverty in a generation
Last Friday, the EndPovertyEdmonton Task Force released a 28-recommendation made-in-Edmonton strategy to eliminate poverty in our city within a generation. Almost 200 Edmontonians filled the gymnasium...
View ArticleVote for cities in this election
If you’ve been following the volley of ads leading up to next week’s federal election, the topic of our economy has been front and centre. When Canada’s Big City Mayors get together, it’s the topic of...
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#MakeItAwkward: Building an Uplifting City
When I was three years old, my best friend in daycare was a kid named Carl. Carl and I did everything together – we shared toys, collaborated on macaroni art projects and ate lunch side by side, every...
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A New Flag for Edmonton
If you’re not familiar with Edmonton’s current flag, don’t worry – most people aren’t. Here’s what it looks like: At Council today I put forward a motion asking city staff to collect public input on...
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Open by Default: Building an Open City
One of my main priorities is running an open and effective local government, so today’s report from our Open City and Analytics group was very encouraging. Since 2015 the Open City team has won...
View ArticleWhy I’m Running
A lot has changed since election day in October of 2013. Back then, the Oilers were hoping to make the playoffs after a seven year drought, the price of oil was just over $109/barrel and President...
View ArticleDecision Day On Northlands
Tuesday marked the final City Council meeting of this term, and it was a long one. I was happy to see resolutions on several key issues but most significantly, I am most pleased we were able to...
View ArticleLet’s Strengthen Integrity At City Hall
Since I was first elected to City Council in 2007, we have made great strides in transforming the City of Edmonton into a more open and transparent government. Today there are nearly 700 data sets...
View ArticleMayors’ Free Trade Voices More Important Than Ever
It’s been a global few months for Edmonton. I’ve had the opportunity to travel and talk about the Edmonton Declaration and what we are doing as a city to mitigate the effects of climate change. I’m...
View ArticleDelivering
There’s no doubt that it is summer in the city! Before you head out for some much needed patio time, I wanted to reflect on some of the accomplishments this new City Council and I have achieved thus...
View ArticleA 5-Point Plan For Budget 2018
As City Council heads towards our budget debates later this fall, we get another opportunity to show how serious we are about our economic resilience and our commitment to keeping taxes reasonable...
View ArticleA New Formula for Growth Costs – FAQ’s
Earlier last week, I launched my Five Point Plan for Budget 2018. In it, I stressed the need to show how serious we are about our economic resilience and commitment to keeping taxes reasonable while we...
View ArticleMaking Edmonton Safer For Women And Girls
Today, Councillor Bev Esslinger and I put forward a motion based on our learnings from the UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls International Conference. I’ve been...
View ArticleThe Right Deal At The Right Time
Today, after years of negotiation, I was pleased to attend the Government of Alberta’s announcement of a new long-term, legislated funding deal for Alberta’s two largest cities. The deal reflects the...
View Article2019-2022 Budget In The Books
Council’s toughest job is to reconcile all the seemingly contradictory perspectives from the public and then prioritize and allocate scarce resources to shape a vision for our city’s future . I’m proud...
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This election remember to #askaboutYEG
Ahead of this spring’s provincial election, I’m encouraging you to “Ask About Edmonton” when candidates knock on your door. The City of Edmonton’s #askaboutYEG campaign, which launched today, is about...
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My response to the Black Lives Matter Letter to City Council
I hear the call for systemic change and for justice. Edmonton City Council’s work with community on End Poverty Edmonton and the Reach Edmonton Council, our drive to end homelessness, our work on...
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