According to unofficial election results, Andrew Knack will hold on to his seat as councillor in Ward 1.
Knack has been the councillor in Ward 1 since 2013. Prior to that, Linda Sloan represented the northwest Edmonton ward for nine years.
Knack is running against three other people in Ward 1.
Here’s a quick look at the candidates running in Ward 1:
Randy Allen
LISTEN: Randy Allen on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Reuben Avellana
Reuben Avellana is a businessman who studied technical writing and game design. His platform includes holding the line on wasteful spending, freezing taxes and fee increases and sensible school traffic solutions.
LISTEN: Reuben Avellana on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Andrew Knack
Andrew Knack has represented Ward 1 in northwest Edmonton since the last municipal election in 2013. He sits on two city committees and is the council representative for Edmonton NextGen and the City of Edmonton Youth Council.
LISTEN: Andrew Knack on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Dave Olivier
Dave Olivier runs his own transportation business, which focuses on individuals with medical and behavioural issues. He said his biggest concern in Ward 1 is how the city is spending tax dollars. His other priorities include infrastructure, infill and community safety.
LISTEN: Dave Olivier on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
In total, 13 people are running for mayor and there are 70 candidates for city council. Twenty people are running to become Edmonton Catholic School Board trustees, while 28 people are running to become Edmonton Public School Board trustees (including one acclamation).
Election day is Monday, Oct. 16.
To find out when all-candidate forums are happening in your ward, click here.
Are you running in Ward 1? Email Caley Ramsay by clicking on her byline at the top of the story.
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