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.
- Mayoral candidate Kim Krushell called for her fellow candidates to join her in a "no-candidate-slate pledge." She defines slates as "mayoral candidates combining forces, agendas, and fundraising efforts" with city councillors to push political agendas and confirmed she is not involved in any election slates.
- Mayoral candidate Cheryll Watson released expense reports from her time as vice-president of the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), now Explore Edmonton. If elected, Watson assured that her affiliated agencies will "have transparent board recruitment processes, report on their expenses publicly and seek feedback from the Edmontonians they serve."
- Dan Johnstone is no longer running for city council in ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi. In a Twitter thread, Johnstone thanked his supporters and asked for understanding as he navigates his next steps.
- Council candidates Ahmed "Knowmadic" Ali and Keren Tang discussed "mobility, local economy and ...campaigning as candidates who are of Somali and Chinese descent" on the most recent episode of the OtherWise podcast. Tang and Ali, the show's hosts for Season 2, will release episodes up until and after the election.
Upcoming forums
- A mayoral forum organized by Edmonton's real estate industry will take place at The Westin Edmonton and online on Sept. 9.
- Ladies Corner Canada Media (LCCM) will host forums featuring candidates from all wards between Aug. 5-19. These sessions plus an additional mayoral forum on Aug. 13 will be presented through moderated Zoom sessions.
- Seniors have the opportunity to share their questions and concerns with Kim Krushell, Michael Oshry, and Amarjeet Sohi at the Mayors' Race Senior Forum on Aug. 19. Questions should be submitted ahead of time to office@edmontonseniorscentre.ca.
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.
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