2010 Platform:
Brendan's vision for Edmonton supports Ward 7's vibrant neighbourhoods by providing resources in the community for local businesses and organizations, improving local urban form and refreshing neglected infrastructure, balancing transportation priorities for Edmontonians of all ages and abilities, and using strong advocacy to bring other orders of government to the table. Brendan knows that working to solve critical issues facing our communities requires cooperation, hard work, and public involvement.
Support local businesses
Reinforce and develop key community organizations
Champion local festivals and artists
Promote safe, inclusive, and welcoming communities
Revitalize historic character neighbourhoods in Ward 7
Support compact and area-appropriate in-fill
Increase protection for historic, heritage buildings
Reduce urban sprawl to preserve agricultural and park land within the city
Prioritize people in transportation decisions
Overhaul ETS to dramatically improve transit
Promote transit oriented development
Coordinate transportation and transit with Edmonton's regional partners
Help local service agencies address the root causes of crime and homelessness
Promote walkable communities
Improve relationships between communities and EPS to enhance safety
The next Municipal Election is October 18th, 2010: Following the adoption of a new system of 12 single-councillor wards by Edmonton City Council on July 22, 2009, Brendan Van Alstine became the first candidate to declare his intentions to run in the newly created Ward 7.
Elect Brendan Van Alstine to Edmonton City Council, Ward 7
