We often hear that Edmonton has two seasons: Winter and Construction.  Well Ward 9, while Game of Thrones might suggest otherwise, winter is over ... get ready for construction season!

On January 22, City Council voted to expropriate land for construction of the West LRT line.  The West LRT project has not yet been approved for construction, and therefore I voted against this motion.

We did it. This project will move forward. Let’s put our eyes to the future and shovels in the ground!

On October 31, 2018, I made a motion at Community and Public Services Committee to direct that 10% of photo radar revenue be directed to crosswalk improvements. Let me tell you why.

I love to build things.  From the first shovel cutting the earth to move-in day, watching your project rise out of the ground is an amazing experience.  The process is (mostly) fun. And frustrating and maddening and challenging.  It involves conflict and resolution, camaraderie and collaboration and teamwork, imagination and problem-solving.  I love every part of it.

On Sunday, November 11th, across the country and around the world, we will stop to observe a moment of silence and pay our respects to the many brave women and men who served, and continue to serve and protect our country in times of conflict.

On October 2, 2018, Council’s Urban Planning Committee instructed Administration to move forward with an expressway approach for Terwillegar Corridor, and to prepare design and construction budget packages for discussion and approval later this year.

Over the next few months, City Council will determine the 2019-2022 operating and capital budgets.  These budgets will determine how much property tax you will pay next year, and for years to come.

This past February, I brought a motion to Council, which passed with unanimous support, asking Administration to reevaluate their plans for the Terwillegar Corridor in a more pragmatic and holistic way.

City Administration will be bringing forward their response to my motion in the coming days, and will then consult with our community on design options.

I’d like to take this opportunity to share a brief update on upgrades to the Terwillegar Corridor.

As you may recall, I had a motion unanimously pass at City Council in February of this year.