EDMONTON --
Momentum is growing to ensure Edmonton achieves gender parity at city hall.
“We want to acknowledge that these amazing women have been here all along, and we need to encourage them a lot to step up to the plate and be the leaders in our community as we see them as,” said Rajah Maggay of Parity YEG.
The organization is instrumental in the quest to bring a stronger female presence to the city's decision-making table. The group inspires and provides access to supports for women who are interested in leadership roles.
The numbers are strong as we build towards a municipal election this fall. So far, 21 women have already filed their nomination papers to start their campaigns.