Meet our Team
Tim Cartmell is building a team of doers — people who roll up their sleeves and get things done. Our candidates bring complementary skills and real-world experience that reflect the lives of Edmontonians. When you vote for one Better Edmonton candidate, you're not just electing one voice — you're unlocking the knowledge, networks, and shared values of an entire team.
Tim Cartmell for Mayor
Tim Cartmell has spent his life building things that matter — from major infrastructure projects that improve how we move around the city, to strong neighbourhoods where families can feel safe, supported, and heard.
A Professional Engineer, small business owner, and two-term City Councillor, Tim is known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership. He carries an iron ring on his finger — a symbol of the obligation engineers have to serve the public with humility, integrity, and accountability.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Tim grew up in Dickensfield and Castledowns, while his wife Cathy grew up in Petrolia. Together they built a life here — camping in the summers, volunteering in their communities, and raising their three children. Edmonton wasn't just their hometown—it was their launchpad.
Tim brings a different perspective to politics — that practical, get-it-done mindset that focuses on results rather than rhetoric. As a small business owner, he's had to make tough calls — delaying his own pay so he could meet payroll for his team. He's had to prioritize needs over wants, just like every Edmontonian sitting around their kitchen table budgeting for groceries, mortgages, and daycare.
Ward Candidates
Caroline Matthews
Ward Métis
Nurmaiya Brady
Ward Anirniq
Joti Buttar
Ward Karhiio
Mike Elliott
Ward pihêsiwin
Joshua Doyle
Ward papastew
Reed Clarke
Ward Nakota Isga
Nicholas Rheubottom
Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Strategic connector for community innovation. Nicholas excels at bringing people together and turning big ideas into lasting impact, whether creating housing for Indigenous families, improving services for seniors, or building vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods.
Harman Singh Kandola
Ward Sspomitapi
Legal mind with a builder's vision. Harman bridges legal expertise with community service. As a Partner at a law firm and Vice President at Victory Homes, he brings professional insight and business experience to ensure every family has access to safe neighborhoods and responsive city services.
Karen Principe
Ward tastawiyiniwak
Darrell Friesen
Ward sipiwiyiniwak
Managing Director with global business leadership. Co-founder of Jet Label, Darrell brings high-level organizational expertise and entrepreneurial success to civic leadership. His experience managing complex organizations brings the practical, people-first mindset needed to build stronger neighborhoods.
Banisha Sandhu
Ward Dene
Real estate expert with multicultural perspective. As a Commercial and Residential Realtor, Banisha has unique insight into what makes communities thrive. Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, she naturally connects with Dene's diverse residents to create more affordable, vibrant neighborhoods.
Stephen Hammerschmidt
Ward O-day’min
Economics instructor and community advocate. With 30+ years in banking and deep roots in Edmonton’s core, Stephen brings practical solutions to urban challenges. As Director of Economic Recovery in Chinatown, he’s led safety and revitalization efforts that balance compassion with accountability.