Vote Tony Caterina for Mayor Oct. 20, 2025
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE I'm NOT the other guys!
#1: Question I receive? What's your Bylaw 20001 plan? I'm the only candidate for mayor that will motion to repeal this bylaw.
I will get the job done for Edmontonians
I am a strong, tough leader who does not—and will not—play politics. As mayor, I will get the job done by building cooperation with City Councillors, with a tireless work ethic and no excuses. I am NOT the other guys!
My top priorities as Edmonton’s mayor will be fixing the broken areas of our city. Edmonton needs a decisive leader to tackle issues promptly and efficiently—without fail—while ensuring taxpayers’ limited dollars are spent responsibly.
The time is now for Tony Caterina to be Edmonton's next Mayor. Voters have a perfect opportunity to make a bold change and get our city back on track. With a fiscally responsible mayor elected, Edmonton can become stronger, more successful and a better city for all its citizens.
The current council's repeated big spending budget approvals have driven property taxes far too high, making home ownership even harder for Edmontonians.
This council has repeatedly overreached, taking on roles and responsibilities that belong to provincial or federal governments. Edmonton must stay in its lane!
It’s time for the city to refocus on core municipal duties and prioritize responsible spending to keep taxes low.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE
Fixing Edmonton: Tony’s Practical Plan
The City's Safety and security
The City's Safety and security
The City's Safety and security
Safety and security by far, is the top issue for Edmonton's citizens.
I will rebuild the trust between council and the Edmonton Police Commission.
Also, finding better ways for the city to enhance public safety with the Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Transit & the Corporate Security Peace Officer Program.
Infrastructure and Development
The City's Safety and security
The City's Safety and security
Smarter renewal plans & making development much easier. Capital spending should focus solely on renewing existing infrastructure—no new multi-billion-dollar mega-projects. I will recharge the per-existing industrial zone plan for Horse Hill, work with developers to execute a plan so companies can build the unfinished Blatchford and repeal the horrible bylaw 20001.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services
The City's Safety and security
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) is another top priority for Edmontonians. I will ensure the (EFRS) Fire Chief reports directly to City Council, enhancing transparency, accountability and communication.
Currently, the Fire Chief reports to City Administration.
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Edmonton raining day fund, the Financial Stabilization Reserve (FSR) is a critical reserve that ensures Edmonton’s financial stability through unseen expenses.
The FSR is currently well below the minimum balance of $123.5 million. As mayor I will help protect our city’s future financial security.
Snow Removal & Ice Control
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Snow Removal & Ice Control
More reliable, better, with faster snow and ice clearing is a must. Edmontonians deserve safe, passable roads and sidewalks year-round. I will ensure snow and ice control is efficient, timely, and properly funded to keep our city moving, no matter what the weather conditions are.
Edmonton Waste Management
Rebuild Financial Stability Reserve
Snow Removal & Ice Control
Sustainable solutions, while keeping the annual operating costs and monthly charges down.
As mayor I will work to guarantee that Edmonton’s Waste Management systems will be cost-effective, environmentally responsible, delivering reliable services while keeping monthly fees in check for home and property owners, residents, and businesses (which effects rents).
Tony's 10 answers from Sept. 12th Mayoral Debate
Global TV, chamber of commerce debate held at JW Marriott
1. Recent polling indicates almost 60% of Edmontonians feel City Council is not on the right track. Do you agree? If so, what is the right track?
Answer: I agree with the 60% of Edmontonians who feel City Council is off track. Overspending, excessive tax hikes, and misplaced priorities have eroded public trust. As mayor, I’ll chart the right course with decisive, no-nonsense leadership. My focus will be ensuring safety and security, rigorously reviewing departments for fiscal responsibility, and eliminating wasteful spending. I’ll foster collaboration with councillors, leveraging my tireless work ethic to deliver results, not excuses. By securing more provincial and federal funding, we’ll invest in infrastructure renewal over multi-billion dollar new projects, affordability, and community vitality. My proven track record of tough, transparent leadership will rebuild trust and make Edmonton a safer, stronger, and more prosperous city for all its citizens.
2. Snow clearing, garbage pickup and pothole repair are some of the core services Edmontonians rely on every day. What could the city do without to maintain or improve those services?
Answer: Edmontonians rely on snow clearing, garbage pickup, and pothole repairs—core services that must be reliable. To maintain and improve these, we can do without wasteful spending, like millions in bloated consultant contracts and non-essential administrative overhead. As mayor, I’ll work for zero layoffs or cuts to core services by rigorously reviewing departments for efficiency, staying within our budget. Edmonton’s $5-billion debt eats 11% of our annual budget in interest alone. Prioritizing infrastructure renewal over multi-billion-dollar mega-projects will keep roads safe and passable. My tough, transparent leadership will streamline operations, secure provincial funding, and deliver results without excuses, ensuring core services are enhanced while making Edmonton safer, stronger, and more fiscally responsible.
3. The number one issue in a recent survey was lowering taxes. During the last four-year term, City Councillors voted to increase property taxes by just over 17 percent. How do you propose to address the issue?
Answer: Edmontonians, are fed up with the endless annual tax hikes which crushes their wallets. As Edmonton's next mayor, I’ll keep taxes to a minimum by slashing frivolous vanity spending and bloated bureaucracy. Maximizing all departments for efficiency will keep your money where it belongs: in taxpayers' pocket. The cities long-term $5-billion debt, eating 11% of the budget just for interest, is a disaster. I’ll push hard for provincial grants and smart debt repayment, not crazy 25% tax cuts that’d gut general services and lead to city worker layoffs. My no-excuses leadership will protect core services like snow clearing while making Edmonton affordable. Vote for me to make your tax dollars work harder.
4. Edmonton's unemployment rate remains among the highest in Canada, while our GDP growth has consistently lagged the national average for more than a decade. At the same time, commercial property taxes are nearly 50% higher than residential rates. To keep Edmonton a competitive city, what specific actions will you take to attract investment, create jobs, and ensure a fair and balanced tax burden?
Answer: Edmontonians, our far to high unemployment and decade of lagging GDP growth are hurting us, while commercial taxes 50% higher than residential chase businesses away. As mayor, I'll fix this with real action. First, prioritize Horse Hill Energy Park for value-added industries, creating thousands of jobs and competing with Nisku by streamlining permits—no mega-projects, just smart incentives funded by cutting waste. I'll partner provincially to diversify our economy, removing barriers and roadblocks supporting all businesses in Edmonton. For fair taxes, shift the burden: Phase in 25% business tax cuts over four years, balanced by new revenue from growth, protecting homeowners. My decisive leadership will deliver jobs and affordability—vote Tony Caterina to make Edmonton thrive.
5. Edmonton's downtown is still struggling with high commercial vacancy rates, and fewer people working in the core since the pandemic. At the same time, businesses are telling the Chamber they need a vibrant downtown to attract talent, investment, and customers. As mayor, what specific policies or investments would you prioritize to revitalize our downtown?
Answer: Edmonton’s downtown is struggling—20% vacancy rates, fewer workers since the pandemic, and businesses needing vibrancy to attract talent. Safety and security are Edmontonians’ top priority. As mayor, I’ll boost safety and security by collaborating with the Edmonton Police Service, Transit Community Safety Teams, Corporate Security Peace Officers, and Alberta Community Peace Officers, maximizing efficiency within our budget. I’ll partner with property owners to remove barriers, making it easier to convert empty offices into more affordable housing. Council must reverse anti-car policies, improving parking access and affordability for suburban visitors and workers. My proven leadership will deliver a thriving downtown with more homes, better accessibility, and business opportunities, restoring pride for Edmontonians.
6. Construction is a major frustration for people trying to get around the city - whether it's bridge and road maintenance or LRT construction. Delays and cost overruns have also plagued some of those high-profile projects. Are you concerned with how we build and plan these projects, and if so, what would you change?
Yes, I’m deeply concerned about Edmonton’s transit and infrastructure projects, plagued by delays and cost overruns, like the Valley Line LRT’s cracked piers causing major delays on the west line and wasting taxpayer dollars. As mayor, I’ll prioritize fiscal responsibility by switching to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for future mass transit expansions—more flexible and cost-effective than multi-billion-dollar LRT mega-projects—saving billions in debt and avoiding endless construction disruptions. I’ll rigorously review departments to eliminate wasteful spending, like bloated consultant contracts, ensuring core services like road maintenance and pothole repairs stay on budget and on time. Collaborating with provincial partners for funding, my no-nonsense leadership will deliver results without excuses, keeping Edmonton moving safely and taxes down.
7. Some Edmontonians say they're reluctant to visit the city's core. Business owners and residents say, crime and disorder are so bad they're on the verge of leaving. Is downtown and the core safe? And what will you do to make people feel safe?
Safety and security are Edmontonians’ top concerns, and downtown’s core is not safe enough, with crime and disorder driving residents and businesses away. As mayor, I’ll implement a zero-tolerance policy for open illegal drug use and criminal activity on transit and across Edmonton. I’ll rebuild trust between City Council and the Edmonton Police Commission, forming a unified committee to integrate the Edmonton Police Service, Transit Community Safety Teams, Corporate Security Peace Officers, and Alberta Community Peace Officers for maximum efficiency without raising budgets or taxes. This collaborative approach will enhance public safety, making downtown a vibrant place where people want to live, open businesses, and visit. My no-nonsense leadership will deliver results, restoring confidence in our core.
8. Edmonton has seen an increase in homelessness and a change to how we deal with encampments. Tied into this is the fact that, according to a survey, 25% Edmontonians surveyed said "reducing poverty" should be a priority. How has the City handled these related issues? What would you do differently?
Over fifteen years ago, Edmonton vowed to end homelessness in a decade, yet our homeless population has doubled despite spending hundreds of millions on grants, land, and social agency operations, housing over 20,000 people. Homelessness is a provincial and federal responsibility, but Edmontonians have helped pay the bills. As mayor, I’ll reject another empty 10-year promise and will lead a rigorous review of failed policies, exploring public-private housing partnerships to build affordable homes and enhanced safety and security measures to reduce encampments. With federal and provincial deficits affecting future grants, we can’t afford more of the same. My no-nonsense leadership will redirect funds from ineffective programs to proven strategies, reducing poverty and homelessness while respecting taxpayers’ dollars.
9. Another contentious issue is infill. Successive city councils have stressed it's too expensive for Edmonton to keep expanding. They say we need to become denser. But people living in established neighbourhoods have balked at the city's plan to allow for larger, denser developments. How does your plan for infill balance these competing needs?
Bylaw 20001 is a critical issue for Edmontonians, disrupting neighbourhoods with its reckless, wild-west building rules. Councillor Cartmell, who backed and voted for 20001, now flip-flops to save votes, while Councillor Knack doubles down on infill. As the only mayoral candidate committed to repealing this flawed bylaw, I’ll move to scrap 20001 and revert to Bylaw 12800, which balances density with sensible infill rules, including zero-clearance restrictions, better parking requirements, and the mature neighbourhood overlay. This protects homeowners while enabling controlled growth. I’ll push for zoning changes to greatly accelerate Blatchford’s build-out and develop healthy neighbourhoods on the exhibition grounds. My no-nonsense leadership will deliver fair infill policies that respect taxpayers and preserve our neighbourhoods’ character.
10. Bike lanes are one example of the Provincial Government taking a more active role in civic issues. The Municipal Affairs Minister, for example, has talked about forcing the City to remove bike lanes. How would you work with the provincial government - and what kind of provincial involvement in civic affairs would you consider acceptable?
I’m opposed to spending hundreds of millions on bike lane expansions that clog traffic and hinder goods and services by removing commuter roadways. Bill 20, the Traffic Safety Act, gives Alberta authority over highways—including Edmonton’s streets—prompting Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen’s calls to remove underused bike lanes on key routes. As mayor, I’d collaborate with the province on funding and safety standards, ensuring removals include local input. Acceptable involvement means shared resources for efficient projects. I support cost-effective alternatives like multi-use lanes on 69 Avenue West End, 23 Avenue South Side, and 66 Street North End, replacing grass boulevards with wide asphalt paths. Diverting bikes from main roads boosts safety and security for all users, keeping Edmontonians and commerce moving effectively.
Thank you,
Tony Caterina
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Ask Tony: Addressing City Staff Size and Costs;
An irresponsible politician looking for votes would say, “Of course, I’ll come in with a chainsaw and blindly cut and cut some more.” This would have a very negative impact on Edmontonians, as they would lose direct and much-needed services everyone relies on.
The City of Edmonton currently employs 13,000 to 14,000 full-time or temporary seasonal contract workers. Most are covered by strong union contracts: City Operations (Transit, Waste, Parks, Roads) under Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 30 (CUPE 30); Clerical, Technical, and Administrative Roles, as well as Edmonton Public Library, under Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52); Electrical Workers under International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1007 (IBEW 1007); Transit Workers under Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 (ATU 569); Fire Services under Edmonton Fire Fighters’ Union; Police Services under Edmonton Police Association (constables to staff sergeants) and Senior Officers’ Association (superintendents, inspectors).
There are, of course, duplication, wastes, and even boondoggles to be found and eliminated. These inefficiencies can be identified, saving the city significant funds moving forward. As Edmonton’s next mayor, I will take a strong stance on overspending and wastes. I will work with all departments to review operations and eliminate wasteful spending. Working as a team we can achieve significant savings for taxpayers; it just takes strong leadership.
I am NOT the other guys.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE
Thanks for the question Melissa B.
I agree with Tim Cartmell; and I was there—Monday’s council meeting was an “absolute mess.” Tim’s attempt to modify the disastrous re-zoning Bylaw 20001 failed spectacularly. Now council goes on “vacation,” until August showing again that Tim is unable to get councillors onboard to work as a team.
Bylaw 20001 has turned into a “monster”—ask any neighbourhood resident. They’ll tell you that once new free-for-all, zero-clearance, no-extra-parking-needed, eight-door structures go up, they quickly destroy the quiet street you’ve known for decades.
As Edmonton’s next mayor, I will not work to modify this mess; I will make a motion to kill Bylaw 20001. Slay the monster, as it were.
And every person on council who helped push for and voted yes on Bylaw 20001 in 2023 should be voted out of office. How’s that for blunt and straightforward? I am NOT the other guys.
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I am NOT the other guys! But.....
On this Bill 50 issue, featured in a detailed story on Taproot Edmonton, I actually agree with Councillor and now Mayor candidate Andrew Knack.
Edmonton's Oct. 20, 2025 civic election campaign will serve as a window to the soul of how a candidate will govern over the city's 3.4 billion yearly budget and current and growing long-term debt of around $4.5 billion—just around $3,800 per person. That staggering long-term debt number is just not talked about in public enough. Most voters don't even know about this issue.
A big spender on an election campaign, sets the stage to be a big tax and spending Mayor, just look at their record as a councillor.
Alberta's Bill 50, which builds on Bill 20 has introduced political parties at the civic level. A first for the province that has only ever seen independent candidates.
A candidate for mayor, like Tim Cartmell, for example, can now spend up to two million dollars on his campaign. And published in his year-end disclosure, Tim raised in just 60 days between Nov. 1, and Dec. 31, 2024 a record $450,000+ dollars!
Edmonton voters have to ask, why would someone want to raise and spend one to a whooping two million dollars for a base $216,585, plus vehicle allowance of $14,457.36 annually, and a $3,600 health care spending account per year?
Candidates can either buy an election or honestly earn the voter's confidence.
I prefer earning the trust and confidence of Edmontonians to manage their hard earned tax dollars for the next four years.
I am only beholden to Edmonton's voters, Edmonton's taxpayers, not to a party, group of people or individual big donor.
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Vote Tony Caterina for Mayor Oct. 20, 2025
Simple answer. YES WE CAN!
Adding a simple number after Edmonton’s unique ward names is far more inclusive for all Edmontonians, Albertans, and Canadians who engage with our 12-ward city system.
Edmonton’s 12 ward names carry symbolic significance in our city’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, reflecting our province’s rich history through seven Indigenous languages. However, since their introduction in 2021, these names have caused on going confusion. Many residents and city staff struggle to read, pronounce or spell all 12 ward names, and most don’t even know which ward they live in. This leaving them feeling disconnected.”
Adding a number in brackets after each official ward name (e.g., Ward Nakota Isga [1]) would make them universally understood, including by children.
As Edmonton’s next mayor, I will reintroduce the adding of numbers (1) to (12), in brackets, alongside the names of our city’s wards to ensure clarity and exclusivity for all.
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