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All Things Animals

As an animal supporter, I consider the needs of all those who are living in our City, including our furry, feathered, finned or scaled friends. I’m committed to continuing to advocate for adequate funding for Animal Care and Control operations, as well as ensuring the safety of Edmontonians, pets, and wildlife.

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Conversations on Bag Fees & Waste Reduction

While I campaigned on environmental stewardship, which included a focus on supporting the Waste Reduction Strategy, I also recognize that bringing community along during the process is crucial to sustainable change.

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Statement on Westlock Vote

I’m heartbroken by the news out of Westlock. Let’s be clear. The plebiscite vote is a direct attack on the 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, individuals, families, and community. An attack on one community is an attack on all of us.

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Griesbach is GROWING

My commitment to residents is to continue working with Canada Lands to ensure great community spaces that welcome a diversity of people to this amazing community in North Edmonton.

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Part 1: What is Affordable Housing? (Blog Series)

Affordable housing and housing affordability are always top of mind for me - and come up often in chats I have with residents. While these two terms are sometimes used interchangeably in conversation, they have distinct definitions along the housing spectrum.

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Part 2: Encampments and Houselessness(Blog Series)

“While having adequate shelter spaces and the quality of those spaces has dominated the conversation, this is often a distraction from truly human-centered and rights-based approaches that are needed and many are asking for.”

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Part 4: Investments & Moving Forward(Blog Series)

“City Council approved investments of $183 million to build new affordable homes and ensure existing ones are in good shape this budget cycle. The investment is expected to create or renew 3,631 affordable housing units by 2026.”

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Improving Public Spaces: NEW Public Spaces Bylaw

Imagine the challenge for a bylaw or police officer to consistently and fairly enforce rules for public spaces when the rules change depending on where you are located. That’s exactly the situation I learned about soon after being elected.

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Community Safety Collaboration with REACH

In the summer of 2023, REACH Edmonton invited community members to identify safety-related issues while living, working, and playing within the neighbourhoods of Inglewood, Dovercourt, Sherbrooke, Prince Charles, and Woodcroft.

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Blatchford Update

Blatchford is a bold urban development project that has long-term sustainability goals as a key factor in the business case.

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311: Audit Results & Improvements

As a result of feedback from community members, I advocated for the City Auditor to perform an audit on 311 service that recently came back to the Audit committee.

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Community Sandbox Program

Here’s what you need to know about the Community Sandbox program and what changes you can expect.

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Yellowhead Update

The Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion is progressing! I’d like to share some updates on the two sections of the project that are located in Ward Anirniq.

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