Mike Nickel will once again be representing residents in southeast Edmonton after he was re-elected in Ward 11 on Monday night.
Nickel first won a seat on council in 2004. Unofficial results showed he had secured 56 per cent of the vote in Ward 11, with 21 of 22 polls reporting.
Here’s a quick look at the candidates running in Ward 11:
Rob Aromin
LISTEN: Rob Aromin on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Brandy Burdeniuk
Brandy Burdeniuk is the co-founder of EcoAmmo and has worked in the construction industry for more than a decade. She said her positivity, vision and love of challenging work makes her an excellent candidate for Ward 11.
LISTEN: Brandy Burdeniuk on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Chris Christianson
Chris Christianson would like to see more transparency when it comes to the current tax system and how tax money is being used.
LISTEN: Chris Christianson on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Mike Nickel
Mike Nickel first won a seat on Edmonton City Council in 2004. After a brief hiatus, he was once again elected to council in 2013. His main focus is that Edmontonians get the maximum value for their tax dollars.
LISTEN: Mike Nickel on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Troy Pavlek
Troy Pavlek is a software developer who said he will bring youthful, data-focused perspectives to council. His platform includes having more open data available, reforming photo radar, building better and more affordable infill, lowering the residential speed limit to 40 km/h, and re-thinking the Vision Zero initiative.
LISTEN: Troy Pavlek on the Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 CHED
Keren Tang
Keren Tang is a teacher and community organizer who currently works as the president of the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition. She said Ward 11 is in a state of change, with one of the major changes being the Valley Line LRT construction. Tang said this provides an opportunity for residents to voice their opinion on neighbourhood revitalization, community development and stronger social connections.
LISTEN: Keren Tang 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 11? Email Caley Ramsay by clicking on her byline at the top of the story.
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