4 h. ago Ronald S. Billingsley Jr.: Fighting for the people left behind

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  In a world of polished candidates with tightly managed images, Ronald offers something radically different: honesty. I’m not here to pretend to be perfect. I am a suspended lawyer — facing possible disbarment. I live with mental illness. I’ve battled addiction […]

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4 d. ago Three mayoral candidates vow to not push brakes on development

Michael Walters, Rahim Jaffer and Andrew Knack spoke at a business mixer in downtown Edmonton

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5 d. ago Paul Bakhmut: Let's bring transparency to Edmonton city hall

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  When people ask why I’m running for mayor, my answer is simple: Trust. Right now, too much of city hall feels like a mystery. Taxes keep going up, but Edmontonians don’t know where the money goes. Construction seems to drag on […]

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1 week ago Andrew Knack: Edmontonians' needs will come first in every decision

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Fellow Edmontonians, If I am fortunate to be elected to serve as your next mayor, I promise I will meet our city’s challenges with the clarity, courage, and the honesty needed to build a stronger Edmonton. That starts by putting everyday […]

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1 week ago Tony Caterina: Fiscal discipline, safety and protecting neighbourhoods

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Edmonton stands at a crossroads. As your next mayor, I will end endless overspending and excessive annual property tax hikes while keeping business taxes low and fixing our city’s broken systems. With 14 years as a city councillor and a deep […]

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1 week ago Utha Nadauk: Edmonton must be safe, affordable and full of opportunity

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  I am an Edmontonian through and through. This is where I built my career, where I volunteer, and where I am raising my three children. Edmonton is not just where I live — it is my community, my workplace, and my […]

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2 w. ago Should city workers returning to downtown offices? Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in

Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in on if they think city employees should remain on a hybrid work model or return to the downtown offices.

Society

2 w. ago Should city workers return to downtown offices? Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in

Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in on if they think city employees should remain on a hybrid work model or return to the downtown offices.

Society

2 w. ago Edmonton mayoral candidates weigh in on 10 issues that matter to voters

Where do Edmonton's mayoral candidates stand on taxes, homelessness, bike lanes, safety, infill and city services? Global News has given all 13 a chance to share their thoughts.

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2 w. ago Malik Chukwudi: Bringing business acumen and civic experience

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Edmonton is a city full of potential, yet it faces challenges that touch the daily lives of residents: housing affordability, public safety, aging infrastructure, transit, and support for small businesses. With decades of experience delivering results in both the private and […]

Economics

2 w. ago Rahim Jaffer: I'm ready to get spending under control while protecting core services

We asked Edmonton’s 12 mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  My name is Rahim Jaffer, and I’m running for mayor of Edmonton. I’m doing it because I grew up here. My family came here from Uganda as refugees. They worked hard to build a brighter future for me in this […]

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2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton mayoral debate begins to separate the contenders

The five contenders who took part in Friday’s big televised mayoral debate were played onto the stage by the 1980s standard “Eye of the Tiger” — a bit of a forced cliché, perhaps, considering the 90-minute bout that followed wasn’t exactly a Rocky-style slugfest. There were no blackened eyes, bloody noses or cracked ribs, not […]

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2 w. ago Tuesday's letters: Neutral candidates' debates needed for civic elections

As a former mayor, I eagerly tuned in Friday night to watch the Edmonton mayoral debate hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. As a candidate and leader, I always appreciated the efforts of many interest groups, including the chamber, to host candidate forums and debates. But I am deeply concerned that due to budget cuts, […]

Politics

3 w. ago Five Edmonton mayoral candidates square off in Friday night debate

On a night where four candidates hammered away at the status quo, Andrew Knack took a risk by suggesting council needs to pay for things

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3 w. ago Edmonton’s top mayoral candidates to take part in debate on Friday

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Global News, is hosting the debate on Friday, Sept. 12. It will be livestreamed to all Global News platforms.

Culture

3 w. ago Jaffer promises a sweeping tax rollback; Walters pledges to cut red tape

Mayoral candidates make some big-ticket promises as municipal election campaign heats up

Economics

4 w. ago Walters on former Edmonton mayor Mandel endorsement: 'I am the moderate candidate'

Former mayor Stephen Mandel gives Michael Walters his nod of approval

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