The strength and innovation of the Edmonton Region was on display on the world stage. — While representing Edmonton at COP-27 my goals were to help the world see our potential as a green energy, building, and economic hub. Edmonton is one of the fastest-warming regions globally and our average temperature has already increased by 1.7°C over the last century. …

A deep dive into the big budget moves Council made this year — Last Friday, City Council passed a budget that sets the direction of our city for the next four years. My main goals for this budget were to protect public services, create safer streets, improve transportation options, take action on climate change, invest in affordable housing, and fund the core services…

This budget is City Council’s biggest opportunity to fund the Edmonton you want to live in. — Following weeks of combing over the 2023–2026 Operating, Capital, Utility, and Carbon Budgets, and hearing from more than 200 speakers at public hearing, I want to tell Edmontonians my thoughts and vision for the next four years. During the last election, you gave me the mandate to keep taxes…

Supporting businesses in their innovation efforts is critical when it comes to achieving Edmonton’s economic growth goals. I know that the City of Edmonton’s administration feels the same way, and is looking to cultivate Edmonton’s edge within the innovation ecosystem by building up leadership, partnerships and ecosystem stewardship, funding and…

I’m going to COP-27 to learn from other cities and share Edmonton’s climate actions on a global stage. — This week, I’ll be traveling to Sharm-el Sheikh in Egypt as part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and the larger Team Alberta at COP-27, the United Nations international summit on climate change. I will be participating in the Sustainable Cities Forum, the Municipal Leadership in Achieving Net Zero Emissions Forum…

Introducing you to the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Business Growth and Opportunities. Edmonton’s business community is strong, diverse, and driven to create a city where we can all thrive. Over the past year, I have met with hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs and listened to their perspectives on growth…

As we approach the next 2023–2026 Budget Cycle discussions, we need to talk about how we plan to responsibly fund our largest expenditure: the Edmonton Police Service. — First I want to take you through a crash course on recent Police funding decisions made in Edmonton. Between 2016 and 2020, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) was primarily funded using a funding formula. The purpose of the formula was to provide EPS with a predictable, long-term estimate of City…

Collaborative leadership continues to forge the way forward. Last weekend, after nearly a year of constant advocacy, I was incredibly pleased to join the Premier while he announced the substantial housing and health funding that Edmontonians need. Our collaborative relationship with the provincial government is making life better for Edmontonians…

Amplifying and empowering diverse voices to build an Edmonton for all of us. — Today in Community and Public Services Committee, your City Council heard from speakers who shared their personal experiences with Edmonton’s lack of affordable housing crisis. Many of these stories were heart-wrenching, they were raw, and they reflected the realities of thousands of Edmontonians. For us, every voice matters, not just…