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For most of the last century, land has been relatively inexpensive in Edmonton. However, over the last decade, we’ve seen the price of housing double, and then nearly double again. Incomes have risen too, but not as fast as housing prices. This has caused real pressure for change in the housing market. The dominant form… Read More
For the past few weeks I’ve been asking people “what keeps you in Edmonton?” Most people chose to come here or chose to stay — understanding why is key to effective city building. Their answers vary, but they usually reflect our love for homegrown arts and culture. Whether people are enjoying Shakespeare in the Park,… Read More
I’ve received a number of inquiries through Twitter since I announced my candidacy, many of which I was able to reply to within the 140 character limit; however, the staccato format really doesn’t honour the complexity of some questions. So I thought this might work better.
I’m energized! The response to the launch and speech has been very positive and I’ve been doing lots of media and answering lots of emails, tweets and Facebook messages of support. But I don’t think it’s me – it’s the message that has people excited. They want leadership for a functional city, a fair city,… Read More
For those of you who couldn’t attend my campaign announcement yesterday, we captured the whole thing on video. You can watch it directly below, or read the whole speech yourself. After less than one day, the support Edmontonians have shown me has been inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing and meeting you on the campaign… Read More