Kevin Zahara's Focus for the 2025-2029 Term

Through community consultation, partnerships, and strategy, we need to focus on the revitalization of our downtown core and support initiatives that enhance municipal beautification in Edson. By prioritizing infrastructure improvement, we can bolster economic growth, especially considering our non-residential tax rate is higher than in other communities. We must explore ways to be more competitive with our neighbors.

Over the past four years, the focus has been on flood mitigation and improving facilities. However, this term, my emphasis will shift towards road and water infrastructure improvement, along with enhanced maintenance of existing town facilities to support economic growth and municipal beautification.

We also need to implement a mill and overlay program for our town streets to ensure they are well-maintained.

Additionally, advocating for the repaving of Highway 16 remains my top priority.

The foundation for economic growth has been established through new policies and strategies adopted over the last four years. My focus will be to build upon that foundation, ensuring long-term stability for Edson. This growth will help reduce the tax burden, create jobs, and enhance infrastructure improvement, providing housing and opportunities for the future. I will also continue to advocate for a more aggressive plan for housing development in Hillendale and municipal beautification, as well as the implementation of our Economic Development Strategy.