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He may have toned it down some and if so good for him. However personally, I don't feel being mayor should be an entry level position. So I would only seriously consider people with some experience in government, which includes these three candidates plus a couple of others.
www.michaelwalters.ca
Knack is still my guy but I’ve got to admit, Michael Walters’ policy plans are certainly more exciting and ambitious than anything Knack has put out. It’s probably more a testament to the honesty that Knack has, keeping his campaign goals within scope and reasonably achievable… But still… Some highlights from Walter’s plan for arts/culture, released yesterday:
- Make Whyte Ave feel like Fringe every summer weekend in a 2026 pilot by closing 82nd Avenue to traffic for two blocks, between Gateway Boulevard (103rd street) and 105th Street
- Roll out a Main Street Accelerator program to fill vacant storefronts with live music venues, entrepreneurs, startups, and cultural spaces, using incentives and quick-lease models
- Appoint a Music Industry Development Officer, following the lead of other music cities by hiring an industry liaison to coordinate music sector development, with initiatives that will breathe new life into main streets
Michael Walters’ Plan for Arts, Culture, and the Non-Profit Sector
Edmonton. It’s time for practical, unifying, decisive leadership. Vote Michael Walters for Mayor.
edmontonjournal.com
Edmonton mayoral frontrunners discuss transit and taxes at public forum
Four candidates squared off Sept. 30 in southeast Edmonton to debate public transport, homelessness and the gig economy on AM radio.
, I like Tim Cartmell’s proposals- like Fare Gates at all Edmonton LRT Stations 
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& more LRT beats is definitely needed- (as some LRT passengers smoke cigarettes 
/ e-cigarettes while onboard a moving train) thinking no one will notice or catch them doing it
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I think it's useful as a means of seeing if your top pick candidate has some issues you disagree with, and vice versa. I'm certainly not voting for the candidate that's been "matchmaker" selected for me, but this did show me some of Cartmell's views which I didn't know I agreed with.
Yes, I feel he is trying to offer some new ideas and vision rather than just defend or oppose the status quo which is nice. I suppose the film industry idea fits with some of the other cultural parts of his platform, but agree it is probably not likely in the short term, particularly the given recent US actions.
Maclab Theatre in Citadel.
