[TAS]

If it were just a 2 horse race between Cartmell & Knack then I suspect Cartmell could have a shot.

Cartmell is now putting a call-out to Jaffer's supporters to vote for him saying Jaffer can't win (which is true).

I don't know how likely Jaffer and Mohammed's supporters are to vote for Tim, though.

 

[thommyjo]

Keith Gerein: This has been Edmonton's infill election, but we're getting only one side of the story

Edmonton Neighbourhoods United has put infill front and centre in the civic election race, but at the expense of the bigger picture of affordability and sustainability

edmontonjournal.com

"Cartmell is calling for the creation of neigbourhood-based “citizen action groups” which would work directly with city administration on planning. And he wants a new process in which each infill application “should come with a summary of the cumulative effect of past infill projects on the neighborhood." Oh goodness, this would put a dent in our housing starts.

The guy that wants lower taxes, bureaucracy, more predictability for business, and less waste also wants something that requires significant city staff resources, more bureaucracy, less certainty for builders, and inefficient processes that are often wasteful.

There’s a place for engagement. There’s also a need to know that people with completely different values/priorities/responsibilities and who aren’t aligned with the needs of our city, will never be happy no matter how much you consult.

Bike lanes don’t need consultation. Many just don’t want them. Have 0 alternative ideas. And don’t even understand the fundamentals of safe bike infrastructure. Don’t waste tax dollars on it.

 

[CplKlinger]

Bike lanes don’t need consultation. Many just don’t want them. Have 0 alternative ideas. And don’t even understand the fundamentals of safe bike infrastructure. Don’t waste tax dollars on it.

When the city proposes bike lanes, they say "we'd be ok with shared-use paths" to try and sound reasonable, but then when the city does build shared-use paths, they say "The city built a 16-foot wide sidewalk that nobody asked for."

 

[SarcasticMarmot]

The fun thing about muni politics is that it doesn't seem so pre-determined as polling seems to indicate at the federal and maybe provincial levels. It's a matter of resources, unpredictable turnout and the like but it's intriguing to see so much uncertainty. Seems like it may play out as the Sohi coalition rallying around Knack and some vote splitting on the center/center-right. If it were just a 2 horse race between Cartmell & Knack then I suspect Cartmell could have a shot but I guess we will see. There may be enough discontent out there around infill and increased taxes that Cartmell can overcome the links he has cultivated with the UCP over the last 5 years.

Agree with everything you said here, just had to fix the last line.

 

[David A]

The fun thing about muni politics is that it doesn't seem so pre-determined as polling seems to indicate at the federal and maybe provincial levels. It's a matter of resources, unpredictable turnout and the like but it's intriguing to see so much uncertainty. Seems like it may play out as the Sohi coalition rallying around Knack and some vote splitting on the center/center-right. If it were just a 2 horse race between Cartmell & Knack then I suspect Cartmell could have a shot but I guess we will see. There may be enough discontent out there around infill and increased taxes that Cartmell can overcome the links folks are making to UCP.

There is no incumbent and several respectable and/or high profile candidates running. It seems to be a close race with an unusually high level of undecideds at this point, so surprising or unexpected things could happen.

Yes the UCP link is a big problem for Cartmell in a city where they are not very popular, but perhaps another big problem is also people on the right are very unhappy with the current council, which Cartmell was a part of. I feel that is a big part of the reason for there being several other candidates on the right.

 

[Greenspace]

A lot of people have not made up their minds yet

Edmonton election: poll finds dissatisfaction with mayor candidates

While Cartmell and Knack are frontrunners to become Edmonton’s next mayor, a CityNews poll finds voters feel no candidate is right for the job.

edmonton.citynews.ca

 

[archited]

I am in agreement with the majority opinion -- none of these "dudes" cut the mustard!

 

[policyenthusiast]

I am in agreement with the majority opinion -- none of these "dudes" cut the mustard!

I'm on the complete opposite side, I think we have too many good candidates for Mayor and not enough good candidates for some wards.

 

[David A]

I'm on the complete opposite side, I think we have too many good candidates for Mayor and not enough good candidates for some wards.

I do agree on the Mayoral side, where I feel at least some political/government experience is needed. We have two current councilors, two former councilors and a former MP running.

They also represent quite a range on the political spectrum, so I think almost anyone could find at least one they are comfortable with.

 

[The_Cat]

 

[roe_]

Is it legal to consider cumulative effects? Wouldn't that mean that the use of a property would depend largely on when it was bought or developed relative to the whole neighbourhood? Doesn't that essentially mean that despite the same zoning, you can probably redevelop in a new neighbourhood, but not in a mature neighbourhood?

 

[TAS]

Keith Gerein: My final analysis of a fascinating Edmonton mayor's race — it's about leadership

Edmonton's mayoral race with Tim Cartmell, Michael Walters and Andrew Knack has provided plenty strong debate on issues such as infill, taxes and public safety

edmontonjournal.com

 

[kcantor]

EXCLUSIVE: City grant to Edmonton councillor’s housing group sparks conflict of interest concerns

An Edmonton city councillor who has championed infill housing and zoning reform is facing scrutiny over her connection to a non-profit organization that has received funding from the city.

www.westernstandard.news

 

[fjordgard]

EXCLUSIVE: City grant to Edmonton councillor’s housing group sparks conflict of interest concerns

An Edmonton city councillor who has championed infill housing and zoning reform is facing scrutiny over her connection to a non-profit organization that has received funding from the city.

www.westernstandard.news

So there is no indication that she ever participated in any decision that directly benefitted YEGarden Suites? And the closest thing they could find was her vote on the new zoning bylaw? This is so far from being anything.

 

[fromyeg]

So there is no indication that she ever participated in any decision that directly benefitted YEGarden Suites? And the closest thing they could find was her vote on the new zoning bylaw? This is so far from being anything.

Agreed. Nothing of substance in the article. I would expect nothing more of the Western Standard.