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This past weekend, I hosted a gathering to thank everyone who helped make this campaign possible, the volunteers, supporters, neighbours, friends, and family who believed in accessible and accountable local leadership. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and new ones alike, people who delivered flyers and lawn signs, knocked on doors, offered rides, donated, or simply shared kind words along the way. Every single effort mattered. This campaign, like the one I ran in 2021,

The recount for the city councillor race in Ward sipiwiyiniwak is now complete, and I want to congratulate Thu Parmar on being officially declared the next City Councillor. I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer alongside Thu in the community, and I know her dedication, experience and qualifications will serve our ward well. I wish her all the best as she steps into this important role. It has been an incredible journey, especially doing it a second time around. One filled wit

One of the values that has guided both of my campaigns, in 2021 and now in 2025, is transparency. I believe that when people put their trust in you to represent them, that trust must extend to how your campaign is funded and how decisions are made. That’s why, just like in my last campaign, I’ve made the full list of donations to my campaign publicly available on my website. You can view it anytime at www.gisellegeneral.ca/donate . The list is kept up to date and includes eve

In Edmonton, winter is a way of life. It shapes how we build our infrastructure, design our neighbourhoods, and deliver city services....

When I first ran in 2021, I made a clear commitment. I would focus on municipal services, civic education, and the everyday issues that...

Across Ward sipiwiyiniwak, from older, established communities like Laurier Heights, Elmwood, and Lynnwood, to neighbourhoods along the...

One of the parts of campaigning I’ve really appreciated is talking not just with residents, but also with the people who make our city...

Whenever I’m door-knocking or at community events, one of the most frequent concerns I hear is: “I pay so much in taxes and I don’t see...

It’s remarkable how much greenery we have in Edmonton ranging from grand elm canopies in mature neighbourhoods to newly planted saplings...

I am so proud of Edmonton being called “Canada’s Festival City,” and we truly live up to that title. From iconic summer festivals like K...

While going to neighbourhoods as part of campaigning, I often find myself walking past local strip malls and community commercial areas,...

Edmonton offers a suite of handy apps and online tools to help residents access city services efficiently. But technology should not...

While in Cameron Heights this past Sunday, someone asked me a simple but powerful question: "Here’s my very very important question to...

On June 21, many across Edmonton gathered to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is about honouring the...

My home is only 50 steps away from two back alleys, so I always pass by people's garbage bins whether it is collection day or not. It...

This weekend, I was door-knocking in Quensell Heights when someone shared to me the concerns of her friends who live in Gariepy, about...

It's festival season in Edmonton, which means in numerous events and activities there are lots of opportunities to shop and dine out. On...

I officially started door-knocking for this campaign last weekend, and one of the most delightful parts so far has been meeting so many...

The City of Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw Renewal was approved in late 2023 as part of a major shift in how we plan and build our city. The...

When we talk about services for seniors, most people think first about health care or pensions which are areas managed by provincial or...