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One of the most heartwarming aspects of this campaign has been reconnecting with a number of my former teachers. I’ve actually knocked on a number of doors in the ward unsuspectingly, only to find pleasantly surprised teachers, including Mr. T, Mrs. B, Mr. C, Mrs. W, and Mr. M. It was suggested that I shouldn’t… Read More
Yesterday I attended a presentation given by Ron Gilbertson, the new President of Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC) who was reaching out to Edmonton’s Next Gen group for input into a vision for economic development he’s spearheading. He presented a down-to-earth yet compelling account of opportunities for repositioning Edmonton as a great city. He reminded… Read More
I’ve been thoroughly focused on local issues these past weeks, but I was pained to hear this morning that the pro-democracy protests in Myanmar turned ugly overnight, with a handful of Buddhist monks killed by police while engaging in peaceful protest. We shouldn’t need reminders like this to cherish the freedom and democracy we’ve built,… Read More
Literally, I find myself running between engagements. But I did have time this morning to read Todd Babiak’s kind words in “Meet your municipal candidates online” [link]. At https://doniveson.ca, there are four videos, linked to YouTube, explaining policies on city planning, affordable housing, public transit and community consultation. He finishes each short speech with the… Read More
The last week has been full of inspiration. Meetings with community leaders have been encouraging, certainly, but I get a real lift out of meeting everyday citizens. I make a point of speaking to everyone I meet at the doors with respect, just as Councillor Linda Sloan did to me when she was running for… Read More