Category: 2007-2010 Term

Looking ahead at the new year with 20/20 vision

The holidays are here (thank goodness) and I wanted to take a few minutes to share some reflections on 2019 where we’re going in 2020. This year could be best described as the year of city-building challenges. We pushed forward on several city-building goals which will ensure Edmonton thinks, plans and builds for the long… Read More

CANU8 Summit Remarks

Today I was happy to welcome attendees of the Canadian Urbanism Planning Summit (CanU8) to Edmonton and share the City’s agenda for Urban Shift. Edmonton is undergoing significant physical and cultural changes as we shift from being a “big small town” to one of Canada’s leading big cities.  With our population closing in on a million… Read More

High Level Context

The High Level Bridge was a tough issue this past week, one I’ve spent a fair bit of time talking over about with colleagues and friends and reflecting on. It flared up Monday on the CBC Call in show when, in answering a question about it, I allowed my frustration to boil over and said… Read More

2013 Donor Disclosure – Broad Support From Across Our City

As I promised when I posted my donor disclosure in September, and as I did in the last election, I’m disclosing all donations of over $100 prior to tomorrow’s vote. Our campaign is no longer accepting donations. Our donors represent a broad cross-section of 962 individuals, businesses, and organizations that made contributions to my campaign,… Read More