Ward Métis - Ashley Salvador

Ashley is an urban planner with experience working across sectors on projects related to affordable housing, economic development, social policy and seniors housing. She holds a BA Honours in Sustainability and Sociology from Dalhousie University and an MA in Planning from the University of Waterloo.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Ashley is a longstanding advocate for sustainable urban development with over a decade of municipal experience. She is a non-profit founder and has served on the Board of Directors at the Edmonton Social Planning Council, Old Strathcona Business Association and on the Street Speeds Committee with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. Prior to her election to council, Ashley worked with Alberta Municipal Affairs, the University of Alberta’s Office of Sustainability, the City of Waterloo, World Health Organization's Age Friendly Cities Initiative and Abundant Community Edmonton.

Ashley is passionate about building a safe, healthy and thriving Edmonton.

Currently in her second term, Ashley was first elected to council in 2021 and has championed work on affordable housing, climate policy, neighbourhood revitalization and public transit. She spearheaded the creation and implementation of a new Dedicated Renewal Fund and has supported the introduction of a sweeping set of tools to address vacant and derelict problem properties.

Ashley served as a Council Advisor on the Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee of Council, Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton Youth Council, as well as a Council representative on Alberta Municipalities Environment Committee and the River Valley Alliance.

In her off time, Ashley is an avid cyclist and enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing in Edmonton's river valley. Ashley and her family live in Ward Métis, and she regularly spends time in neighbourhoods across the ward.

Ashley is honoured to serve the residents of Ward Métis and the rest of Edmonton.