Every week in the lead up to Edmonton's municipal election on Oct. 18, we're rounding up the news and announcements you need to know to stay informed.
- Four mayoral candidates — Amarjeet Sohi, Cheryll Watson, Michael Oshry, and Kim Krushell — participated in a KV Capital panel that columnist Keith Gerein called a "secret debate" and a "blow to transparency." While the event was not open to the public, the recording is available to watch on YouTube. In a blog post, candidate Mike Nickel commended Gerein for denouncing the "swanky" event.
- The Philippine Media Association of Alberta will host a mayoral candidate forum at Manila Grill and Restaurant on Aug 14. Tickets should be reserved ahead of time by calling 780-758-2045 or 780-952-3521, or you can watch the event live on Facebook.
- CTV News digital journalist Matthew Black curated a zoomable and searchable Google map displaying new ward boundaries. Users can find councillors and candidates by ward and compare the city's electoral boundaries over time.
- Mayoral candidate Cheryll Watson was interviewed regarding her work with Innovate Edmonton, her economic plans, and the reason she's running for mayor. CTV Edmonton has promised a series of mayoral profiles in the near future, with Watson's debuting on CTV Edmonton and her Twitter in the upcoming days.
- Ward Anirniq candidate Erin Rutherford discussed how the single-use plastic bylaw would negatively impact disabled and low-income Edmontonians on her blog. The post details the inaccessibility of reusable straws and how single-use plastics are not cost-efficient for many vulnerable Edmontonians.
- Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi candidate Rhiannon Hoyle put out a survey asking which issues she should champion if elected.
A list of all of the candidates who have announced they are running in the Edmonton municipal election is available here.
Learn more about Taproot's effort to ground our election coverage in what is important to Edmontonians on our People's Agenda page.
Photo: (KV Capital/Youtube)