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Policy in brief Small and medium sized businesses employ a significant number of Edmontonians and they contribute to the diversity and resiliency of our economy. Encouraging the next level of growth among these businesses is absolutely vital as we build a more profitable, prosperous, and vibrant city. What we’ll do in the short term Create… Read More
Policy in brief My first priority as mayor would be to ensure basic services are taken care of – we need a city that works. Our roads and pipes need immediate attention to bring them back up to a standard we can be proud of. What we’ll do in the short term As mayor, I… Read More
Since my first term on council, campaign finance reform has been an important issue for me. Of particular interest have been donation limits and donation disclosure prior to the vote (please see here, here and here for more on that). I did some advocacy on this in 2009 and, as a result, I pledged to walk-the-walk in 2010 and disclose… Read More
Campaign days are long, every minute packed with heartening encounters and meaningful conversations with excited and hardworking Edmontonians. But it can feel like a blur, and that’s why every Sunday I want to pause and reflect on the past week. Here, I will share with you the small, the poignant, the fleeting and the funny… Read More
Policy in brief We need to build a new financial formula to fund our city’s future: one that instills a culture of innovation and efficiency within administration, and works toward ending our reliance on regressive property taxes. What we’ll do in the short term I will introduce a new program called “Council’s 2%,” a goal… Read More