Tim Cartmell’s party going “dormant” confirms it was all about the money.
September 20, 2025
Edmonton—The revelation that Tim Cartmell will shelve his political party after the October 20th civic election is confirmation that his party was established solely to raise money to support Tim’s floundering effort to become Mayor.
“Tim’s Better Edmonton party was never about Edmonton,” said Sheila Phimester, President of PACE, the first municipal party established for the election. “It was always about Tim’s personal, political ambitions. We always thought that was the case, but now, here’s the proof.”
“PACE is here for the long haul”, added Doug Main, PACE’s co-founder. “We promise to keep working for Edmonton for this election, the next election and the elections after that. We made that promise right from the beginning.”
PACE has recruited, screened, nominated and prepared candidates for the October 20th vote with a focus on offering Edmonton voters a team of outstanding individuals who are fiscally prudent, business friendly, community focussed, practical and experienced decision-makers.
“It’s all been done for Edmonton,” Main added. “For Edmonton is right in our name. So is accountable. That’s why we’ll be establishing ward associations to maintain a link between PACE councillors and their wards. And to keep seeking qualified, committed candidates for the next election and beyond.”
PACE, the Principled Accountable Coalition for Edmonton, is fielding candidates in nine Edmonton wards for the October vote. PACE Priorities offers solutions to the many problems Edmonton faces including repeal of the disastrous blanket zoning bylaw that has devastated so many neighbourhoods, enacting Proof of Fare Zones to increase security on the LRT safe and undertaking a top-to-bottom program review to emphasize economic prosperity.
Edmonton voters will now be aware that all those Tim party candidates are just props to boost a mayoralty campaign that has lost its early lustre because of Cartmell’s flip flops and voting record (when he shows up) on parties, zoning, taxes, bike lanes, construction and all the rest.
“It’s disappointing that Tim used the party idea this way,” said Phimester. “Tim turned an opportunity to help people into a cynical, mercenary, self-serving ego trip. Shame on him.”