Opinion: Municipal parties a game changer for Edmonton elections
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When I ran for mayor in 2021, I saw firsthand the challenges of standing alone in a crowded field. I spoke with other candidates who shared common values, goals, and aspirations, yet there was no formal way for us to work together. Every campaign operated in isolation, with limited resources and no framework
for collaboration. It didn't have to be that way.
Edmontonians are already familiar with political parties at the provincial and federal level. Those structures help voters understand where candidates stand and how they'll work together. Why shouldn't we offer the same benefits at the municipal level?
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