Stephen Hammerschmidt
for Ward O-day‘min Councillor
Biography
Trusted Leadership with Proven Experience
I bring over 30 years of experience in banking and currently teach economics at NAIT. For the past 15 years, I’ve lived and worked in Edmonton City Centre, where I’ve served on various volunteer boards.
As Director of Economic Recovery for the Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Association, I spearheaded efforts to reduce encampments and partnered with key stakeholders to address critical safety and social issues. My compassion for those in need drives my work, as does my belief in creating a city where everyone feels secure and valued.
I’ve also implemented successful community programs, such as employing individuals in recovery to clean windows and sidewalks, fostering pride among residents and businesses alike.
My commitment to safety, economic development, and accountability is unwavering.
Explore my interviews and media features to learn more about my vision, priorities, and commitment to Edmonton’s City Centre.
Video Interviews
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Radio Features
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680CHED: (part 2) Leadership homelessness mental health
Print Media
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The Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Association publicly applauds the City of Edmonton for their recently announced sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal initiative. It is the right “first step” to healing the downtown core and we know, we “were” the worst affected area in downtown Edmonton. Read more>>
Apart from efforts to tackle crime through law enforcement and address its root causes in central Edmonton, there is also an attempt by the city and local residents to make Chinatown a more vibrant place to be, and in the process, make it less of a magnet for crime and disorder. Read more>>
They’re official-looking, they’re numerous, and they’re not enforceable — for the most part. More than 40 signs stating “Tents and tarps will be removed” have been affixed to the side of Edmonton’s Hope Mission and other properties along 106th Avenue, as well as side streets and alleyways near the western edge of Chinatown. Read more>>
Both the city and province are promising to continue work to make Edmonton’s downtown and surrounding areas safe. This comes as business communities and residents in the area report they still don’t feel safe walking through the core. Read more>>
Read on page 14 Plan to Decentralize Social Services Administration will work with community, stakeholders and other orders of government to create a five-year plan to redistribute social services from Chinatown and Downtown to other appropriate areas of the city. Read more>>