Blog Posts
Recommended Property Tax Increase
April 15, 2024
More bad news about the City’s budget last week. Council was told that to maintain current levels of service we need an 8.7% tax increase this year (in the fall we were told 6.6%)...
Read More ShareAre Our Social Service Agencies Actually Making a Difference?
April 08, 2024
There is no question in my mind that Edmontonians firmly believe in and support security, safety and wellbeing for everyone. We want our vulnerable neighbours to receive the support they need and the shelter...
Read More SharePolitical Parties at Municipal Levels
April 05, 2024
Political parties don't make sense at the municipal level. And I think our provincial masters know that, because the party system is already broken at other levels. It's evident in the increasingly polarized and...
Read More ShareCSU Settlement
March 28, 2024
I was pleased to see that members of CSU 52 voted to accept and ratify the agreement reached with the City of Edmonton. They keep our city running, they deliver services Edmontonians rely on...
Read More ShareGood and Bad News in Alberta Budget 2024
March 06, 2024
The recent provincial budget was a good news / bad news budget for ward pehêsiwin and for southwest Edmonton. A 1988 healthcare system for 2027. The bad news was that the south Edmonton hospital...
Read More ShareIn-Person / Virtual Townhall March 10
February 27, 2024
During our townhall in November 2023, I committed to hosting a townhall in early 2024. I hope to continue our conversation regarding budget and gather feedback ahead of an important conversation on March 12. ...
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