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Municipal Politics
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SarcasticMarmot
Active Member
His willingness to bypass council by politicking with the UCP on policing and road expansion in his ward is deeply concerning. Having strong principled conservative voices on council is an important balance to represent the whole city and keep us progressives accountable. However, Cartmell's willingness to act , what is in my opinion, unethically to get what he wants which makes me very concerned about him being mayor.
Kosy123
Senior Member
Yeah I don't want to derail the thread some more since this is about parking and not the Municipal Politics one, but he's done some actions (WLRT as BRT) that made me raise an eyebrow, and the whole bypassing council (with Sarah Hamilton) on the UCP's task force concerned me extremely. As someone who works in close conjunction to the provincial political field, I have some very strong opinions on that particular action. Mostly negative, and it left a very sour taste in my mouth.
Anyway, I do hope the parking lot issue gets some more oomph with some councilors starting to loudly voice opinions on it. I also saw Janz be somewhat vocal for it on Twitter, so let's hope to see some momentum regarding this.
Anyway, I do hope the parking lot issue gets some more oomph with some councilors starting to loudly voice opinions on it. I also saw Janz be somewhat vocal for it on Twitter, so let's hope to see some momentum regarding this.
Barnaby
Senior Member
We sure do complain alot on here.
Why don't we use this energy to file development compliance complaints to the city? We can work off the provided map, and hit every lot.
If anyone wants to work on a Google docs with me, let me know. I'm sick of these gravel pits.
Why don't we use this energy to file development compliance complaints to the city? We can work off the provided map, and hit every lot.
If anyone wants to work on a Google docs with me, let me know. I'm sick of these gravel pits.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Good idea, happy to contribute.
SumAqua
New Member
Edmonton city council gets mixed reviews at term’s halfway mark - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Two years ago, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi was elected mayor of Edmonton. He and this council are now half through this term. One political analyst weighs in.
globalnews.ca
Kosy123
Senior Member
Honestly, what I might say is unpopular to some here, but mixed two years in, for municipal politics in the country, is quite good. Now, now some of you might accuse me of being a Sohi fanboy but two years is genuinely an eternity in politics, and a lot can happen based on the goldfish memory of an electorate. Usually you get big ticket items within the first 2-3 years while the last few focus on re-electability issues. I'd argue that the ZBR, bike lane investment and the property tax increases are the big ticket items for this Council. I wouldn't think of seeing anything else too crazy within the next 2 years that'll rock the boat.
It's not an issue that's just isolated to Edmonton. Calgary's council and Gondek are in a bad spot popularity wise, and I'd argue that they're in a bigger hole since they don't have as much to show for results wise (besides that Arena deal). They had to backtrack on voting down that affordability study measure. Vancouver will also probably be in a similar boat.
It's not an issue that's just isolated to Edmonton. Calgary's council and Gondek are in a bad spot popularity wise, and I'd argue that they're in a bigger hole since they don't have as much to show for results wise (besides that Arena deal). They had to backtrack on voting down that affordability study measure. Vancouver will also probably be in a similar boat.
CaptainBL
Active Member
Council as a whole and especially Sohi as mayor have been very disappointing in my opinion.Edmonton city council gets mixed reviews at term’s halfway mark - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Two years ago, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi was elected mayor of Edmonton. He and this council are now half through this term. One political analyst weighs in.
Sohi's performance as mayor will certainly be challenged and I do not see him making it to a second term, if challenged. Outside of calling out different levels of government, he has demonstrated himself to be wishy-washy and spineless on most files, and not a city building visionary on any files. When you think of legacies that previous mayors have left on the city (Mandel and city building, Iveson bringing collaboration to the region) I struggle to think of what Sohi will leave.
The one supposed benefit of him was his Federal Liberals and Trudeau connection and even that has not necessarily benefited the city in terms of more fundings or investments.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Sohi's Liberal / Feds connection was one that I was really hoping he would use to the City's advantage, but we haven't really seen much come from that other than the usual Federal funding announcements that happen in all major Canadian cities.
One issue that this Council is dealing with that Mandel and Iveson did not have to deal with is a worse financial position due to COVID and less Provincial municipal funding transfers, so they have had a more difficult time deciding what to fund, cut, etc. than the predecessor Councils.
David A
Senior Member
I actually like Sohi and if I were to choose a politician to have a nice pleasant dinner with, he would be high on that list.
However, I feel being a nice guy can mean being walked over by everyone, or at least that is my conclusion so fair.
At this point he needs to stand up for Edmonton and stop trying to please others.
thommyjo
Senior Member
He was the safe vote vs Nickel for most. And all other “leading” voices were ok, but none amazing.
Cartmell and Salvador are like the next few terms unless a new player hops on the scene and makes a splash.
Puneeta…?
Kosy123
Senior Member
Honestly no one so far, at least in my eye. You could have someone outside the municipal sphere come in and run, similar to Horwath in Ontario (lmao Mayor Notley), but frankly from my current observation (that could easily be subject to change), there's not really anyone else who has that ambition. I'd even put out the hot take that Cartmell won't run in the next election cycle, but the one after.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Cartmell would make a good mayor I think, I could vote for that.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Before taking on the Mayor's job, I'd prefer that Puneeta McBryan works a city councilor first. She can run for Ward O'Day'min to replace Anne Stephenson, who's been an OK city councilor but not someone who I'd necessarily vote for again.
As for the Mayor's job, I like Sohi and I wouldn't lose any sleep if he runs for Mayor again, although if Ashley Salvador ran for Mayor then she'll have my vote. I liked some of Cheryll Watson's ideas and I seriously considered voting for her but her anti-LRT stance turned me away. I'm not a Cartmell fan.
BrettB
Active Member
I can't comment on the job that Sohi has been doing, but don't forget, he's perhaps the only mayor in Canadian history who's been tortured for his political work. So he's tougher than he appears.