
Michael Walters running to be Edmonton's next mayor
Former two-term Edmonton councillor Michael Walters has entered the mayoral race.
He announced his campaign and website via press release Monday morning.
'We can't have a repeat of the last four years. We need to turn the page, be more focused and more decisive. We need cool, calm and clear leadership grounded in collaboration – a leader that can work well with anyone – across political and ideological lines," he said in the announcement.
He called things like road and LRT construction delays and zoning and land-use challenges a sign of a good problem – the city's rapid growth – that can be managed better.
His platform will consist of fast-tracking housing, reforming infill rules, making the city safer by expanding social services and reducing homeless camps, and improving city services.
'The greatest responsibility of the mayor and council is to create the conditions for an Edmonton that thrives and succeeds. That will be my focus. I know I can make a positive difference for Edmonton, and help us fulfill our incredible civic potential,' Walters said.
He served as a councillor from 2013 to 2021 in the ward now called Métis. He chose not to run again in 2021 and has since worked for Berlin Communications.
The list of people who have either announced their intent to run or officially entered the race consists of Tim Cartmell, Andrew Knack, Rahim Jaffer, Malik Chukwudi, Vanessa Denman, Omar Mohammad, Olney Tugwell and Tony Caterina.
The election is on Oct. 20.
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