Caroline Matthews is ready to bring a resident-focused approach to City Council. She has the expertise, determination, and passion to advocate for safer streets, transparent governance, and sustainable development.

Please click on the links below to watch her videos & learn more about many of her top priorities

Who is Caroline Matthews?

Police Officer, Business Owner.... Caroline shares her life experiences that have prepared her well for the role of city councillor.

Housing

As your city councillor in Ward Metis, I will stand for safe streets and an end to social disorder.

Rezoning

Let's end one-size-fits-all planning!  It's eroding our neighbourhoods.   

Seniors

Seniors should be valued in our communities, not pushed aside. They should not be overlooked in the city's planning decisions.

Neighbourhood Renewal Projects - Example: Ottewell

Neighbourhood renewal projects should enhance communities, and not create costly disruptive changes.

Taxes

City Hall has lost touch. I will support that tax dollars provide value and we focus on the priorities like snow removal, safety.  We need accountability and transparency.

Six Storey Mid Block Infill. Gentle Infill??

This is an infill Councillor Salvadore approved.  It's 6 storeys high in the middle of the block of single homes with no parking. Gentle infill?

There's a huge row housing complex that's been sitting empty & boarded up for some time.  Is this the "competent, thoughtful decision-making" that comes from Councillor Salvadore??

Meanwhile infill is rapidly destroying the mature, established neighbourhoods all around it and the rest of the city...

This is such a shame. Why was it allowed to happen? 

A beautiful, mature neighbourhood full of ranch style single family homes until these 3 monster infills were built. The community is not against infill but we need to give them their voices back. 

When it comes to safety and policing, we have two expert candidates on our Better Edmonton team, including Caroline. 

Caroline is a former police office who worked in Vancouver's eastside. As the city councillor for Ward Metis, she will bring a balanced and experienced voice to help our city with the mental supports we need to address issues and prevent social issues such as homelessness, poverty, and substance abuse. 

https://www.youtu.be/embed/mAPoRu6Bh1Y

Seniors in Canada represent a significant proportion of our total population now and it's growing.  Here some of the current challenges we face:

       1. Policy Priorities Have Shifted

Municipal and provincial governments have increasingly focused on issues like rapid population growth, housing supply, and climate goals. While these are valid concerns, they often prioritize younger demographics and urban development over aging-in-place supports, leaving seniors out of the conversation.

2. A One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Planning

New urban design philosophies—like walkability, densification, and reduced car dependency—can unintentionally disadvantage  seniors. For example, removing street parking, narrowing roadways, or closing amenities like community halls or libraries without replacements can isolate those with mobility challenges.

       3. Limited Engagement with Seniors 

Seniors are often not meaningfully consulted in renewal projects or city planning. Outreach strategies tend to rely heavily on online surveys or open houses that don’t always reach or accommodate older adults effectively.

       4. Under-investment in Senior-Focused Infrastructure

Things like accessible public transit, affordable home maintenance support, senior-friendly recreation programs, and healthcare proximity are essential—but too often fall behind in funding or are treated as afterthoughts in community planning.

5. Ageism and Political Marginalization

Seniors may not have the same visibility or lobbying power as other groups. There's a subtle but real tendency in public discourse to frame seniors as "resistant to change," when in fact many simply want to age in place with dignity and stay connected to the communities they helped create.

How can we better prepare our cities and communities?

• Ensure aging-in-place is central to city planning, not an afterthought.
• Invest in senior-friendly infrastructure—benches, accessible paths, transit, and community centres.
• Invest in senior-friendly infrastructure—benches, accessible paths, transit, and community centres.
• Support inter-generational housing models and small-scale zoning options that allow seniors to stay in their neighbourhoods.
• Provide practical supports like snow removal, property tax relief, and home adaptation grants.
• Include seniors in every stage of community consultation, not just token surveys.

Communities thrive when they value and care for their elders—not just because of past contributions, but because of the continued wisdom, stability, and social richness they bring. 

Respect for Seniors. Support for Those Who Built Our Communities.

Our seniors helped shape the vibrant neighbourhoods we cherish today—yet too often, they’re left behind in planning decisions.

Caroline Matthews believes it’s time to prioritize aging-in-place by:

• Protecting neighbourhood character and ensuring practical, senior-friendly upgrades.
• Investing in accessible services—benches, walkable paths, transit, and recreation.
• Providing real support like snow removal help, home repair grants, and property tax relief.
• Including seniors in decisions—not just surveys, but real consultation.

Let’s make Edmonton a place where seniors are valued, not pushed aside.