The City of Edmonton had a goal to build 2500 affordable housing units by the end of 2022. A report presented to the Community and Public Services Committee on September 26, 2022 highlights that the investments made in affordable housing surpassed this goal and has supported the creation of 2,670 new units of affordable housing units.

As we prepare for the upcoming 4-year budget, let’s take a moment to talk about how the City identifies investments that will result in improvements for traffic flow as a whole.

Committees are the place to have discussions, listen to the public, and sometimes - within their authority - make decisions. Most reports are discussed at a committee meeting before going to a City Council meeting for final decision.

There’s a lot of information swirling around and diverse views on the topic of police funding. I thought it would be good to put some data on police funding in Edmonton all in one spot.

This week, I’d like to reflect on the importance of protecting public services.

The District Plans and Zoning Bylaw are 2 major city-changing documents that are currently under construction or being renewed.

A land title is a formal document that proves ownership of a property, and the City of Edmonton relies on this information to ensure that property tax notices reach the rightful owner.

City Council proceedings can be confusing, and sometimes difficult for the public to sift through the maze of information and what means what.

The City Council Code of Conduct sets out expectations, but with or without that, I want to strive for a high standard.

While the idea of the gondola is innovative and Edmonton is a great city for investment in and tourism, this venture is not a typical project as it requires the long term lease of public land for a private enterprise.

This morning, City Council was informed that there are structural issues on several elevated piers on the Valley Line Southeast LRT.

This project is part of EPCOR’s plan to reduce the risk of flooding in Edmonton neighbourhoods through construction of dry ponds, including one within the Grand Trunk Off-Leash Dog Park.

Council recently continued the discussion on several options for how to improve Edmonton’s snow/ice clearing service as a core service. Here’s an update on the decision points at this time.

Green spaces are not all treated the same. Some areas of the city are regularly maintained while others are left in a naturalized state.

I’m passionate about climate actions - both to reduce emissions and help make Edmonton resilient to future climate changes. The Community Energy Transition Strategy and a recent report presented to the Executive Committee on June 15th highlights that we need to take urgent action.

Today Council voted on implementing a pilot project for the full closure of the downtown traffic lane on 102 Ave between 99 Street and 103 Street.

A report at the Executive Committee highlighted several options with pros and cons for funding package, funding formula, and freezes or decreases.

Did you know that Edmonton currently allows two different types of firework permits?

As your City Councillor, if you only read one of my posts this month, I recommend reading this one. Transparency about our budget is essential - especially considering the challenges and difficult decisions ahead.

People should be able to get to their various destinations in an efficient, accessible and safe manner no matter by public transit, walking, rolling, or in a vehicle.