Bev Esslinger

What does she want to focus on?

Infrastructure
Continued investment in the Neighbourhood Renewal Program to ensure that our streets and sidewalks are fixed.
Prioritize our transportation dollars so that the arterial road rehabilitation funding is adequate to maintain our roads and reduce the number of required pothole repairs.
Budget and plan more effectively for road maintenance and snow removal.
Get the Northwest LRT done—and done right!—with proper review prior to construction.
Fiscal Responsibility
Edmonton is a vibrant, growing city with several projects underway and in the works.
I will work to ensure due consideration of the impact of projects on the city and taxpayers, to make sure the money is spent appropriately.
My budgeting experience will make sure projects balance service with economic reality
Land Development
The Blatchford (former City Centre Airport) redevelopment has the potential to be a model example of sustainable infill development.
I will work with the Blatchford Stakeholder Committee to ensure the plan results in a world-class development using green technologies that will benefit the surrounding communities and businesses, and reflect the area’s proud heritage. 
Crime and Safety
Build the Northwest Police Station.
Continue the great work of the Office of Traffic Safety. 
Encourage community involvement in building safe neighbourhoods. 
Building Partnerships
Work with my Council colleagues to ensure the legislative changes the provincial government intends to make to the Municipal Government Act will reflect the needs of our city.
Support our School Boards and post-secondary institutions to make sure Edmonton maintains excellent educational opportunities even in challenging economic times. 
Responsiveness and Accessibility
You deserve a City Councillor who will attend community meetings, respond to your calls, listen to your concerns and take action to address them. I am committed to doing this.

Which of Bev's Priorities are important to you?

I think road repairs and sidewalk repairs are important.
I think the LRT will be nice to be in our neighbourhood.

What would you like to ask her?

One of the issues in my neighbourhood is the Spooky Woods (Skyview) have a lot of fallen, dead trees and endangers people. One time I was bike riding and a tree had fallen across the path. Some neighbours were clearing  the path. We talked about the need for some of the big deadfall to be taken away.


Why would she be a candidate you would choose?

I like her focus on roads