I am lucky to represent a ward that is bursting with arts and culture all around. From farmers markets, to the Art Walk, to Fringe, to the Metro Cinema showing small independent films to the incredible restaurants that showcase cultures from across the world.

When I think of the Edmonton I want to represent I think about that. I think about how important it is to protect and empower the cultural and artistic institutions that make us great. So what does that mean in practice?

• Making parking on Whyte Avenue free on the weekends and cheaper all year round so that restaurants and small businesses can succeed.
• Maintain or increase funding to the arts in the city, including working collaboratively with the Edmonton Arts Council to identify areas of partnership.
• An ongoing commitment to address public safety so Edmontonians can feel free to enjoy our vibrant arts community.

Arts and culture unite us and bring us together.  A vote for me is a vote to ensure that you have a partner at council who will fight for maintaining what makes Edmonton great.