'Very proud': Mayor Amarjeet Sohi reflects on city council's progress after 7 weeks on the job
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As the year comes to a close, CTV News sat down with Edmonton's mayor to reflect on his brief time on the job so far.
After only being sworn in seven weeks ago, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says his time on council has been productive and that he remains optimistic about the challenges that lie ahead.
As the year comes to a close, CTV News Edmonton sat down with Edmonton's mayor to reflect on his brief time on the job so far. The mayor said much of his time was spent debating next year's budget, rebuilding partnerships with provincial leaders, and helping create a more collaborative council.
Elected in October, Sohi became the city's first person of colour to occupy the mayor's chair.
"I would say things are going really well," Sohi said.
The former city councillor, then federal politician, said it was like a homecoming to serve as Edmonton's mayor.
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