Today I put forward a motion to accelerate the completion of
#yeg
's bike network in redeveloping areas by 2026. That's 408km. We don’t have 15yrs to wait during a climate emergency. Investing in active transit is a low cost, high return action we should take immediately.
#yegcc
There's a dearth of small scale retail space available in most N.A. cities.
Humans are wired to like cozy, fine-grained urbanism, like these cafes in Japan. It feels good, AND it makes financial sense. Many small business, can't afford super sized retail bays.
More of this >
WOW. Edmonton just made history, becoming the 1st major Canadian city to remove parking minimums CITY-WIDE.
We can finally park this policy back in the 70’s where it belongs!
Huge kudos to admin &
#yegcc
for leading the way! Thx to everyone who supported this!
🚗👋🏼🚲🏡🚶🏻♀️🧑🏽🦽🏃🏻♀️🙌🏼
On summer night bike rides I always notice how stark the temperature difference is in neighbourhoods with boulevard trees, ravines, and parks vs. no trees. We need to get planting.
I am deeply disappointed with the Premier’s plans to amend the MGA to limit the ability of municipalities to respond to local needs.
This move undermines local decision making, and signals a lack of respect for the autonomy of municipalities.
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#yegcc
#AbLeg
Today at
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I put forward a motion to enable boulevard gardening (aka. Boulevardening) in
#yeg
.
We can be greener as we grow and we can support beautification, biodiversity, and climate resilience through citizen-led activation of underutilized public assets.
#WardM
étis
Hi, I'm Ashley & I despise grass.
Lawns are an ecological disaster & an act of class conformity imposed on us by the same guy who brought us Levitttown - the 1st modern suburb.
Lawns demand our time & attention. Lawns have power.
#priorities
#lawnculture
Maybe stop calling them “town centres” and “commons”? 🤷🏻♀️
Village concept retail without villagers is simply a caracature of a way of life we’ve made illegal.
I am absolutely honoured to have the opportunity to serve you on
#yegcc
.
This has been one of the most humbling & inspiring experiences of my life. Thank you
#WardM
étis!
I am beyond grateful for your support. We are just getting started! More to come!
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Thinking about how important these kinds of actions are on hot days like today. Providing access to potable water is a fundamental part of building a compassionate, caring, and safe city. I was so pleased to see last year’s pilot expanded to 13💧hydrants across
#yeg
.
#WardM
étis
I decided to look at how much space is provided for parking in my neighbourhood (typical mature
#yeg
nbhd).
I desperately want to look in everyone's garage who complains about not enough parking. I have a feeling it is being used as a glorified storage container.
I am pleased to announce that I am running for Edmonton City Council in Ward Métis.
I have been working to build a stronger
#yeg
for years. It's time to take that energy to the City Council side of the table.
#yegvote
#yegcc
#WardM
étis
#VoteSalvador
I am pleased to see
#yegcc
unanimously support looking at options to implement a municipal REP. I believe we are in a position where we must exercise the precautionary principle to protect the health and wellbeing of Edmontonians. Our mask bylaw remains in effect.
NEW:
#yegcc
unanimously asks for city staff to report back asap on options to implement a proof of vaccination requirement in
#yeg
, including private businesses and city-owned facilities. City expects at least two days needed to bring a draft bylaw forward.
Very disappointed to see 7 members of
#yegcc
vote to end the mask bylaw. Data coming out of jurisdictions w/high rates of vaccination demands caution.
Delta is growing rapidly & we’re proceeding w/undue haste. It’s moments like this where you must maintain your resolve.
#yeg
It’s official! Today was an incredibly exciting day as the new
#yegcc
was sworn in. I look forward to the next four years of service as we work to move Edmonton forward together.
#yeg
#WardM
étis
Kaycee, this is Ashley. You are an MLA. I have read your tweets & watched you speak to the media. I have seen your legislation. Your gov. ignores municipal leaders & fails to treat them as equal partners in building AB. No wonder they have stopped reaching out.
#AbLeg
#abpoli
Erin, this is Kaycee Madu. You are a councillor. I read all corespondences to my office whether via letters, emails or calls. I don’t think I have read anything from you on any policy. You choose to tweet and retweet things critical only of conservatives and its policies.
Cities lack the power, funds, & revenue raising tools they need to function in a post-Covid world.
While the
#UCP
slowly strangles
#yeg
&
#yyc
, a narrative is brewing that it’s somehow the fault of cities that our economy is tanking.
This is intentional. This is a tactic.
>>
It is unacceptable that residents and businesses in
#yegdt
were once again disrupted this weekend. I have heard your concerns around enforcement which will be shared with the police commission. Please stay safe and continue looking out for one another.
#yeg
Despite what you may hear, an astounding number of ppl would like to bike to work, send their kids to school, or go on a dinner date on their bikes.
But they don’t feel safe.
Investing in bike infra is affordable, effective & necessary.
#yeg
#WardM
étis
#yegvote
#BikeToWorkDay
This weekend, the love of my life asked me to be his wife.
From the first day we met at
@DalhousieU
, we’ve been building, dreaming (& scheming!) towards improving our city & planet for current & future generations.
Our partnership is a gift I am thankful for everyday.
City building is still dominated by men.
If the experiences of women were reflected in our cities we’d see:
✅Wider sidewalks
✅Well lit parks
✅Better public transit
✅Accessibility
✅Mixed use communities
✅Slower streets
✅Daycare & video calls for public hearings
#IWD20
Things you can advocate for in your local municipality that will help open the door for better city building:
✅ eliminate min. parking req.
✅ end single family only zoning
✅ permit ADUs & ACUs (accessory commercial units)
✅ support higher density development - sprawl is $$
I am looking forward to this coming before
#yegcc
for final approval. This is an opportunity to provide 98 new units of permanent supportive housing for Edmontonians in need of safe, stable & affordable housing. We are in dire need & this makes a huge dent.
#WardM
étis
#yeg
So setbacks...
When I'm experiencing a nbhd w/large setbacks, it feels like the buildings are saying: "keep your distance, look away, this is my space".
No setbacks? Bldgs are actively enriching & interacting w/the public realm.
Why do we try to hide that ppl live in cities?
Edmonton, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support you’ve shown.
Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing more about our next steps.
Thank you for placing your trust in me.
#yegcc
#WardM
étis
#yeg
Fewer jobs
Lower investment
Less consumer choice
Higher prices
Higher emissions
Blocking renewables while pushing for O&G subsidy programs obstructs our energy transition efforts and chases much needed investment out of Alberta.
@leannebunnell
👉🏼 Accessory commercial units.
Imagine a backyard suite/garage suite, but as a mini retail space.
This is how we can begin to integrate commercial into suburban nbhds. So many homeowners would love to open a little cafe or hair salon in their backyard, but bylaws prevent it.
Teck: We want nothing to do with these loonie AB conservatives. They’re going to drag our reputation down.
Kenny: But Trudeau...
Teck: No no, but you.
#abpoli
#AbLeg
Been casually watching this show called City Vs. Burbs where couples decide whether to buy a home in the city or the suburbs (one is team city, the other suburbs).
Obv this is reality tv, but there are some interesting commonalities across the couples re: housing preferences.
It’s one thing to borrow design principles/best practices for human-centric dev. from other cities (ex. quality pedestrian realm, multimodal integration), but I find it odd when we build caricatures of other places & omit the features that actually make them great.
#yeg
#yegplan
I am honoured to accept Mayor
@doniveson
's endorsement of my candidacy for
#WardM
étis.
I have always admired his leadership in
#yeg
, and look to carry on the kind of thoughtful and collaborative city-building he has exemplified on
#yegcc
.
#yegvote
Breaking down barriers to active transportation and people-friendly mobility! After a robust discussion,
#yegcc
voted to move ahead with the 102 ave pilot. Thank you to all involved for being invested in how to make Edmonton a better connected city!
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Bill 20 represents further escalation of the UCP’s efforts to undermine, control and scapegoat City Councils. The hostility we are seeing is part of a larger strategy to remake local government in their own image and bully us into submission. This is an attack on local democracy.
This morning I successfully defended my Masters Thesis!
The virtual format was somewhat anti-climactic, but I’m reflecting on this chapter of my life and feeling grateful.
Some days I could barely walk across campus >>
It’s about time I introduce you to my new ride.
It has already transformed the way I get around town and I am so excited about the e-bike revolution that is taking place on our streets. Getting to City Hall & around
#WardM
étis is a breeze.
There are a number of locations around
#yeg
where poles are smack in the middle of a sidewalk, blocking a crosswalk from being accessible, or are generally hazardous to pedestrians or cyclists.
This is a brand new path in
#WardM
étis. Why is this here?
#yegcc
The response towards peaceful protestors at the U of A, following on the heels of similar action at U of C, is extremely alarming. Deeply disturbing to see a pattern of force being directed at students and community members exercising their right to free speech and demonstration.
My inbox is flooded with folks underscoring the urgent need for housing, which is currently unfunded in the proposed budget. The crisis playing out on our streets is devastating. It’s deadly. Housing is a priority. It demands action. That needs to be reflected in our budget.
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After bussing around
#yeg
in -30 all of yesterday I’m left thinking about how the realities of a
#wintercity
should influence our approach to public transit.
It goes beyond convenience/comfort. It’s about safety.
Some say heated shelters, but freq. seems like the bigger issue.
Listening to City Council this morning re: the mask mandate. In the absence of provincial leadership,
#yegcc
has a responsibility to protect community members and take a precautionary approach. We need to see masking in all indoor publicly accessible areas immediately.
#yegvote
One of my first orders of business was to address the issue of problem properties. With the support of my colleagues & great work by city staff, we’re taking a stronger approach. Looking forward to seeing a higher tax rate applied to derelict properties in 2024.
#yeg
#WardM
étis
It was so special to watch folks from north & south of the river reconnect at the Tawatinâ Bridge Opening Celebration.
#WardM
étis, I know you’ve been feeling this closure for yrs. I’m thrilled that this crossing has been restored & once again brings us closer together!
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The Provincial Priorities Act will profoundly stifle Edmonton’s ability to remain competitive and deliver a good quality of life for residents. Cities depend on strong partnerships with other orders of gov. Gatekeeping federal funding suppresses our economy and hurts us all.
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This afternoon, the hateful and dangerous walked through
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as they rallied against public health measures. In our streets. Intimidating our communities. The symbolic choice of tiki torches was intentional. These are racist hate groups masquerading as freedom fighters.
I’m very concerned about the proposed ETS cash fare hike and don’t think we should be looking at an increase. Affordable, accessible, high quality public transit is a foundational component of building a more equitable, sustainable, climate resilient
#yeg
.
#WardM
étis
#yegcc
Accessory Commerical Units (ACUs).
The cousin of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Think garden suites, but small scale commercial. If we want 15 min. cities, we must go beyond current zoning regimes.
What kinds of ACUs would you want to see in your hood or on your lot?
The last few days have been incredibly exciting. I’ve had the opportunity to meet the new
#yegcc
. I can’t wait to get to work with these impressive Edmontonians who are passionate about serving our communities. We’re learning a lot & preparing for the work ahead.
#WardM
étis
#yeg
BUDGET UPDATE:
#yegcc
just approved major investments in
🏠 housing
🌱 climate action
🚍 public transit
🚲 active infra
and other key priorities.
Lots of work left to do, but this is a big step towards a more equitable, inclusive, climate resilient future!
On my way to work this morning I saw this. Looks like
@jkenney
is continuing to use our Legislature as his own advertising space. Or he’s worried about a visitor...
@GretaThunberg
This is alright with you
@NathanCooperAB
?
#ableg
4K city walking videos are my latest obsession.
Being able to ‘walk’ around world class cities - in ultra high quality w/city sounds - has boosted my mental health.
Checking out super blocks in Barcelona, alley retail in Japan, bike infra in Copenhagen.
Yes to Slow TV 🚶🏻♀️
Well this is exciting! All aboard
#YEG
's first shipping container park by
@Beljandevt
.
Looks like this project will bring some beautiful & lively new gathering places + small scale retail opportunities to a site that is in need of revitalization.
Going into this week with fond memories of how full the bike parking was at Folk Fest.
People bike in this city. More would if there was better infra.
Let’s get on it. 🚲
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Parking use in
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only reaches 53% at peak hours. Optimal utilization is near 90%. Further subsidy will delay
#yegdt
's transition to a less auto-dependent, more vibrant, walkable area, and increase emissions.
There's no such thing as free parking & there's no shortage in dt.
There’s a lot going on right now, but I wanted to take a moment to introduce the newest member of our family - Riley!
We are so ready for endless cuddles, tail wags, and puppy kisses! We’ll see you around
#WardM
étis! 🐾
Edmonton has an unpermitted surface parking lot problem. We have spent years hoping it would resolve itself. We need to be looking at all of the tools we have in our tool belt to ensure these businesses are paying their fair share.
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#WardM
étis
Really tired of getting yelled at by drivers for not wearing a helmet.
I wear a helmet 95% of the time, but when I’m out for a casual ride, going a short distance, & riding in protected lanes, sometime I don’t.
...& then I proceed to get scolded by random motorists.
#yegbike
Further proof the
#UCP
has no idea how cities function.
Wading into
#yegcc
when it suits you in an attempt to manipulate ppl into electing one of your cronies? We see you.
Your "back to basics" is bankrupting us.
We know who to point our fingers at.
Today marks the anniversary of the 2021 municipal election. One year ago, residents in
#WardM
étis put their trust in me to serve on City Council. I am deeply grateful for that trust and continually reflect on how honoured I am to have the opportunity to serve.
#yeg
#yegcc
We know the solution. We have the answers. Investing in permanent supportive housing w/wrap around services will save lives. It's the right thing to do. That Edmontonians are freezing in our city & being pushed out into the cold is beyond unacceptable. Thank you for this dialogue
It’s days like today that I’m especially grateful for our urban tree canopy. Tree-lined boulevards improve our quality life, serve important ecological functions, and help keep us cool during scorching hot days like this.
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This was predictable. Preventable. No caution was exercised. New information ignored. People asking questions were ridiculed. This failure of leadership has caused irreparable damage to our communities. I have cried on door steps with healthcare workers who are utterly exhausted.
Today, City Council voted to approve a new zoning bylaw. This is a historic move & marks a true regulatory shift toward a more compact, walkable, climate resilient, & fiscally sustainable built form. Thanks to everyone who engaged in this vital city building process.
#yegcc
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“All I can do is apologize”
Or you could resign.
“It was an incredible lapse of judgement”
If you lack this kind of judgement & possesses this level of entitlement you shouldn’t be in public office.
#alohaucp
#AbLeg
#abpoli
#cdnpoli
We should never have let our roadway expansion get this out of hand.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.
11,800km of road.
The relationship between growth patterns & service delivery (like snow clearing) is screaming out at
#yeg
.
A code of conduct is meaningless if it is not enforced. It’s as simple as that.
Workplace safety matters.
Accountability matters.
Unaddressed bullying degrades civil discourse & local democracy. It’s incumbent on
#yegcc
to stand up & honour the code they unanimously supported.
Wayne Gretzky Drive just got a $5 million facelift.
Why not improve the hilariously bad pedestrian & cyclist infrastructure while we’re at it?
This is a completely inaccessible crossing & just an awful experience for anyone who isn’t in a car.
#yeg
Very pleased to see Beverly received a water station this week, just in time for today’s extreme heat. Thanks to the residents who identified a need in this area. I hope to see continued expansion of this important program.
#yeg
#WardM
étis
Imagine if this was still a grocery store. I desperately want more small-scale local grocery options integrated into neighbourhoods. Grocery stores in cities around the world have figured out this model. How do we get this in cities like
#yeg
? Density.
#yeginfill
We need supportive housing distributed in communities across
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.
Today I heard future residents referred to as inmates.
Inmates.
These are your neighbours. These are Edmontonians who’ve fallen on hard times & it’s our collective responsibility to help lift them up.
#yegcc
In all the yrs I’ve lived in
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Diotte has been extremely absent. He’s so out of touch with his constituents that he thinks cozying up to Faith Goldy will win him votes. There are some great alt. this election that condemn the hate ppl like Faith spout. Vote for them.
#canpoli
This is my Edmonton-Griesbach MP, Kerry Diotte, happily embracing known White Nationalist and Neo-Nazi supporter Faith Goldy while also parroting Trumpisms into Canadian politics.
Thank you to everyone who voiced their perspectives on the gondola leading up to today’s vote!
#yegcc
decided NOT to proceed with the land agreements.
I have shared some of my rationale for why I agree with this decision and why I voted not to proceed:
Today is the day of my first ever flyer drop! I’m blown away by the amazing people who are showing up to power this campaign.
Yesterday we delivered flyer kits to 50 passionate Edmontonians who are volunteering with us this weekend 🤩
Welcome to
#TeamSalvador
!!
#yegvote
#yeg
Front porches and front yard patios exist in a special intermediate zone (not too public, not too private) that fosters neighbourliness & sociability by design.
These spaces allow for informal interactions and chance encounters that help nurture a sense of community.
Today,
#yegcc
received an update from provincial health experts on the costs of homelessness to the health care system. The evidence is clear: homelessness is a public health crisis that affects the entire system. If we want better health outcomes, we must end homelessness.
#yeg
This is a campaign powered by passionate, hard working Edmontonians, inspiring ideas, and unwavering dedication to building a better city.
Your support has pushed us this far.
On October 18th, vote for more.
#VoteSalvador
#WardM
étis
#yeg
#yegvote