Fast Speeds, Slow Solutions
Last April, there was a motion put forward to complete further analysis on what speed our roads should be set at. This includes local roads, arterial roads, and collector roads. Nearly a year later, the report is coming back but unfortunately it appears the work that has been requested has not been completed. Previous…
Read MoreLeadership Over Partisanship
One of my favourite things about municipal politics in Alberta is the lack of partisanship. Of course that doesn’t mean some local elected representatives don’t get involved provincially or federally but no one runs under a party banner when running for City Council. As the provincial election will be called soon, I wanted to share…
Read MoreBetter Response to Bylaw Complaints
Have you ever been frustrated by a neighbour’s messy property? Snow build up on sidewalks? You’re not alone. In fact, many citizens in Edmonton report these concerns everyday. When a nuisance become a problem, is when the City of Edmonton Branch of Complaints and Investigations comes in. If citizens have complaints about weeds, snow removal,…
Read MoreValley Line West LRT – $30.5 Million Closer to Completion
The Valley Line West LRT will be the largest infrastructure project in Edmonton’s history. Work on this project started in 2007 and was one of the main reasons I decided to get involved with my community league and municipal government. When I ran for Council, securing the necessary funding from the other orders of government…
Read MoreImagine Jasper Avenue
Reconstruction of the aging roads and sidewalks along Jasper Avenue will be starting this year. The Imagine Jasper Avenue is a community-led vision to replace outdated infrastructure and create an innovative and vibrant streetscape. The latest draft of the Imagine Jasper Avenue plan has been released and I’ve been receiving some questions and feedback on…
Read MoreCommunity Pulse – Early 2019
With the start of the new year, I took some time in January to really get a feel for what the community is talking about. I was out door knocking, held a community conversation at The Orange Hub, and hosted a Facebook Live Q&A. Not to mention, constituents continue to email or call into my…
Read MoreChanges to Speed Zones
Last month a few playground zones across the city were removed based on some additional analysis of the playground zone guidelines. I’ve been getting a number of questions from people about the playground zone beside Westlawn School on 95th Avenue between 165th and 167th Street. The report that was presented in December was an analysis…
Read MoreLooking Forward Towards 2019
Now that 2018, and my fifth year on Edmonton’s City Council, is coming to a close, I am thinking towards the future. There are a number of things I am looking forward to in the upcoming year that I want to share with you! Moving Forward on the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre and Library…
Read More2018 Highlights
2018 has been a busy year for Edmonton’s City Council! Coming into the holiday break, I want to share some highlights from the past year. Of course, everyday as a City Councillor is different and in reflecting on the past year I am proud of everything we have accomplished. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays…
Read MoreBudget 2019 – Highlights and Conclusion
After months of analyzing, asking questions, and debating, City Council has wrapped up debate on the 2019 – 2022 Operating and Capital Budget. This budget will shape the way Edmonton grows over the next four years. Over 150 Edmontonians came out to speak at the Public Hearing on the budget. We heard about the need…
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