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I have knocked on thousands of doors all over our Ward and listened to your concerns.
 

As your Ward 2 Councillor I will 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.

 

"Bev Esslinger is one of a few outstanding members of Edmonton North who cares about community and the citizens she will serve as a member of the Edmonton City Council. She has compassion and understanding when networking with diverse communities and will be a strong voice for our new immigrants in Edmonton. Bev Esslinger will work diligently for the citizens of Edmonton for the right reasons all the time.

 

Cast your vote for Bev! I will."

 

- Lisa Wolfe, Parent and Resident of Ward 2

"Bev is a community-focused, strategic thinker and experienced.    She is cool in tough situations and is an effective leader who will give strong support to Ward 2."

 

-  Sandra Woitas, Director, Edmonton Public Schools Foundation

Community Updates

ATCO GAS PROJECT - Woodcroft

 

On August 25th ATCO Gas’ contractor, Somerville will be starting construction on the Woodcroft Steel Mains Replacement (SMR) project. SMR projects replace existing steel gas mains with new gas mains. In the case of the Woodcroft project we will be replacing approximately 4200 m of gas main and 380 gas services.  The project is located between 115th Avenue to 118th Avenue and 135th Street to 142nd Street (a copy of the overall work plan is attached).  There should only be minor potential traffic disruption related to this project during construction. Installation will be primarily by directional drill and the estimated completion date is October 6th.  ATCO Gas’ Engineering and Construction group has been coordinating this work with the City of Edmonton.

 

 

Transit Safety 

 

On January 21, 2015 I submitted the following inquiry at Transportation Committee:

 

Safety on Edmonton Transit has been identified by a number of women as a concern. Please provide information on any steps that are being, or have been, taken to address such safety concerns on ETS, and provide information on any reports or correspondence received with regards to safety on ETS.

 

As a part of this inquiry, I am collecting information and I would like to invite you to share your personal experiences with me. I want to thank everyone who has already shared their experiences with me through email and Twitter, your voice matters, and together we can make a difference

 

 

Calder Library Update 

 

This building project will relocate Calder Branch from its current leased space of 5,330 sq. ft. to a new 10,000 sq. ft. stand-alone LEED® Silver certified library facility that will meet the needs of a growing community and achieve the standard for small community branches. The increase in library space will result in increased usage by the community. This will support rejuvenation of the surrounding neighbourhoods and expand active partnerships with schools and community organizations.The proposed location for the new Calder Branch is south of Wellington Junior High School on what is currently Edmonton Board of Education land. EPL is currently negotiating with the Edmonton Public School Board for a 1.2 acre portion of this land located at the intersection of 127 Street and 131 Avenue – a short distance from the existing location. This proposed site is easily accessed via foot, private vehicle and public transportation, and has the added benefits of exposure along 127 Street and sufficient area for landscaping.

 

One of the design goals of the new building will be to create an engaging, welcoming and inviting space where people of all ages can come together to celebrate, learn and be active contributors in their community. The proposed design will showcase an intimate relationship between form and the environment in which it is situated as a means of celebrating the important role the library plays in the community. The architectural consultants envision library customers being at the centre, the banquet table as opposed to the bookshelf, emphasizing the customer service focus. The central gathering point in the library will radiate into a series of branches or “arms.” The proposed sequence and arrangement of spaces in the library design share some similarities with the historical railway pattern that gave birth to the town of Calder more than 100 years ago. The iconic building will act as a community hub and will branch out on the site, symbolizing the library reaching out into the community.

 

The new library will be a dynamic, adaptable space, where visitors can quickly identify where to locate the service they need. The design will emphasize the importance of natural light with large windows and glazing on all sides of the building. The building will take full advantage of the extensive southern exposure that is available on the site. There will be a welcoming forecourt with mineral surface, seating and designed planting. Various garden spaces are envisioned for the surrounding park area to extend the library out into the landscape and complement adjacent programming areas.

 

Other features being planned for the new Calder Branch include:* Larger community room and flexible program space

* Quiet study room

* Collections that continue to meet community needs

* Central reading area with fireplace

* Freshwater aquarium in the children’s area

* Ample public parking with easy access to the entrance and 24-hour book return

* 20 public access computers, plus three early literacy stations

* Comfortable seating, reading and flexible collaboration space

* Aquarium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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