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Canadian engineer, Edmonton city councillor

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Tim Cartmell

Tim Cartmell is a Canadian politician, engineer, and small business owner who has served as the Edmonton City Councillor for Ward pihêsiwin since 2017.^[1] He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with a background in structural design and project management. In November 2024, Cartmell announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming 2025 Edmonton municipal election.^[2]

Tim Cartmell
Tim Cartmell in 2025
Edmonton City Councillor
In office 2017–present
Constituency	pihêsiwin
Personal details
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Better Edmonton Party (2025–present)
Profession	Politician, Engineer

Early Life and Education

Cartmell was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and later completed a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management.^[3]

Professional Career

Before entering public office, Cartmell spent nearly three decades working as a structural engineer and project manager.^[4] He later established his own consulting practice and worked in senior advisory roles in the public sector, specializing in infrastructure planning, capital asset management, and public project delivery.

Political Career

Cartmell was first elected to Edmonton City Council in 2017, representing Ward 9.^[5] He was re-elected in the 2021 municipal election to represent the newly named Ward pihêsiwin.^[6]

On council, he has served on a number of committees, including urban planning, regional development, and audit,^[7] and has been a board member of the Fort Edmonton Park Management Company.^[8]

Mayoral candidacy (2025)

In May 2025, Cartmell announced his candidacy for mayor of Edmonton.^[9] At the same time, he introduced the Better Edmonton Party, a civic political group formed to support his campaign.^[10]

Community Involvement

Cartmell has been active in community service throughout his career. He received the Engineers Canada Meritorious Service Award for Community Service in 2014.^[11]

References

1. "Ward pihêsiwin – Tim Cartmell". City of Edmonton. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
2. Bartko, Karen (2024-11-21). "Tim Cartmell to run for mayor of Edmonton, platform focuses on safety and taxes". Global News. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
3. "Timothy J. Cartmell". Engineers Canada.
4. "Timothy J. Cartmell". Engineers Canada. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
5. "Who is Tim Cartmell? Meet the councillor-elect for Edmonton's Ward 9". Global News. 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
6. "Edmonton municipal election 2021: Ward pihêsiwin results". Edmonton Journal. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
7. "City Council Appointments – Boards & Committees". City of Edmonton. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
8. "Fort Edmonton Park Management Company". Fort Edmonton Park. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
9. "City councillor running for mayor unveils slate for upcoming Edmonton election". CTV News Edmonton. 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
10. "Edmonton city councillor Tim Cartmell to run for mayor with new political party". Edmonton Journal. 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
11. "Timothy J. Cartmell". Engineers Canada. Retrieved 2025-08-31.