Tim Cartmell’s vision for Edmonton is clear: a city where your neighbourhood is safe, your money is wisely spent, and your voice is heard. As Edmonton’s next mayor, Tim will bring a fresh approach to local government, grounded in practical solutions, community engagement, and unwavering integrity.
Leadership You Can Count On
Platform and Policies
Safe Streets
- Proactive community policing: This means anticipating issues, addressing root causes of crime, and collaborating with the community to improve public safety and quality of life.
- Zero tolerance: Violent crime stats must come down in the downtown core and surrounding areas. Our public spaces need to be safe and accessible for all.
- Preventive Programs: Address the roots of crime by working with our provincial and federal governments to invest in social support for homelessness, addiction, and mental health.
- Building Trust: Foster collaboration and trust between law enforcement and communities to ensure safety for all.
- Holistic Approach: Balance law enforcement with community support, ensuring safety is maintained without neglecting underlying social issues.
Tough on Taxes
- Fiscal Responsibility: Every tax dollar spent will have a return of twice it’s worth or more to the tax base, or we won’t spend it.
- Zero based budgeting: Back to basics. It’s time to take the city budget to zero and analyze carefully how we spend every dollar. Edmontonians need to know where their money goes.
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Economic Growth: We need more entrepreneurs starting up, scaling their business, investing and reinvesting IN Edmonton.
Build it Better
- Efficient Public Services: Ensure core services like LRT, traffic management, and parks are well-maintained and reliable.
- Focus on Infrastructure: Prioritize smooth-running transportation systems and reduce traffic congestion.
- Homelessness Solutions: Address homelessness with effective strategies that support community stability.
- Community Building: Foster strong communities across Greenfield and inner-city neighborhoods to improve quality of life for all Edmontonians.
- Commitment to Excellence: Deliver essential services efficiently to create a more livable, accessible, and enjoyable city.
Biography
Tim Cartmell was first elected to Edmonton City Council in 2017, bringing his dedication to community, engineering expertise, and commitment to public service. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tim and his wife Cathy have made their home in South Edmonton, where they raised their three adult children.
As a Professional Engineer and small business owner, Tim has a background in structural design and project management, having worked on major building projects like Edmonton's Expo Centre and multiple seniors' lodges for the Greater Edmonton Foundation. Before serving on Council, he held roles with Alberta’s Treasury Board, APEGA, and several consulting engineering firms, providing him with a strong foundation in both public and private sectors.
As Councillor, Tim has been a staunch advocate for infrastructure improvements in Southwest Edmonton. His efforts have contributed to significant road projects, including the Terwillegar Drive Expansion, Rabbit Hill Road twinning, and the widening of the Anthony Henday, enhancing mobility and connectivity for local residents.