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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 7h

Proud to join fellow Filipino-Canadian candidates at Palabok House last night, showing pride in our roots & commitment to serve all Edmontonians!

Vote early if you can between now and Oct 11: www.gisellegeneral.ca/vote

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Closeup of Giselle with the 5 Filipino city councillor candidates at the front stage table.

The 5 Filipino city councillor candidates at the front stage table.

The printed program for the Filipino candidates forum.

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 9h

I got questions at the doors about polling stations at schools on Election Day.

311 confirmed that polling stations at schools are open Oct 20!
But if you can vote early I highly suggest you do.

Check details here: edmonton.ca/forvoters

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElection2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 13h

A recap of a bus trip while canvassing yesterday!
I live the same city services I advocate for. 🚍

If you live in Ward sipiwiyiniwak, I hope you’ll consider choosing me as your next City Councillor, and vote early if you can! www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #yegTransit

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 23h

Election Day is coming up soon and we’re looking for volunteer scrutineers!

🗳️ You can volunteer during the day or stay after polls close (8 PM–midnight) to observe the ballot count.

Les us know: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Can you volunteer on Election Day?
Daytime voting station scrutineer. Evening voting station scrutineer
Watch over polling stations and ensure the process is transparent.
Your support helps keep our campaign transparent, responsible, and community-led.
Giselle GENERAL For City Councillor
Ward sipiwiyiniwak INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 1d

Advance voting starts today!

📍 Jasper Place Leisure Centre (9200 163 St.)
🗓️ October 7–11
⏰ 12 noon – 8 PM

Elections Edmonton confirmed that voter information cards won’t be mailed this year so please spread the word!

Find everything you need at: edmonton.ca/forvoters

VOTE EARLY
Giselle GENERAL
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
For City Councillor ward sipiwiyiniwak
Advance Voting: Oct 7 - 11
Jasper Place Leisure Centre (9200 163 St NW)

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to Edmonton Neighbourhood United for their detailed candidate survey on housing, densification and zoning!

Check out the full scorecards here: edmontonneighbourhoodsunited.com/candidate-scorecards

Also, Advance Voting starts today til Oct 11!

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElection2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 1d

💙 Show your support! Request a lawn sign today & help spread the word across Ward sipiwiyiniwak that I'm running and ready to be the next city councillor!

www.gisellegeneral.ca/get-involved

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 2d

🗳️ Advance Voting starts tomorrow!
Ward sipiwiyiniwak: Oct 7–11 at Jasper Place Leisure Centre.

Vote early, vote local, make it count.
I hope you consider me as your choice for your next city councillor in the ward: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 2d

At last week’s forum, I spoke about how I’ll work with the Mayor’s vision, our three provincial MLAs, one federal MP, and organizations like FCM to make sure our city’s needs are heard and met.

🗳️ Learn more and consider voting early: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 2d

I welcome surveys & meeting requests from groups advocating for a better Edmonton! Just had 2 follow-up meetings after completing their surveys.

💙 Accessible, accountable, always there.
👉 www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 3d

Construction shouldn’t catch you by surprise. 🚧

I’ll push for clear, timely updates for all residents, online or offline.

Learn more about my campaign to be your next councillor: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 3d

It’s been 4 years since Edmonton’s waste system changed. How’s it working for you?

I’ll keep pushing for services that are practical, sustainable & responsive.

Connect with me at: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to see my Filipinos stepping up in this election, running as candidates & supporting those who do!

I’m ready to serve all Edmontonians as your next councillor for Ward sipiwiyiniwak.

🗳️ Vote early & learn more: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #FilipinoCanadian

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 4d

I’m running for City Council in Ward sipiwiyiniwak.

I believe council should be accessible, accountable, and always there for the people it serves.

Read here: www.gisellegeneral.ca/platform

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 4d

Wonderful canvassing in Dechene yesterday!

Great conversations on snow clearing, transit, taxes & wanting a councillor who shows up. 🗳️

Learn more: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 4d

Speaking Municipally chatted with candidates like me about what I’m hearing at the doors, from broad issues to localized ones.

Hear my response on Lucy the Elephant 🐘 at 29:38:

speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/326

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Speaking Municipally | The spookiest season of all

This week, we're excited for the new Warehouse Park, and scared about the impact of the postal strike on the election. Plus, we bring you the scariest audio of all: candidate soundbites!Here are th...

speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 5d

Transit works best when we all do our part. Please be considerate of bus drivers and fellow passengers: keep things clean, avoid too much noise, and be alert by the stops.

Small acts of respect and thoughtfulness make the commute better for everyone.

#yegCC #yegVote #yegTransit

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 5d

🗳️ Advance Voting Info!

You can vote early from October 7 – 11 at Jasper Place Leisure Centre (9200 163 Street NW). Voting early means you can avoid the rush and make your voice heard on your schedule.

Learn more: www.gisellegeneral.ca/vote

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 6d

3 Thursdays to go! 💙

Grateful for everyone who’s cheered me on since 2021, supported this run, & connected at events.

My commitment: be accessible, available & there for you. Let’s finish strong!

gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #ThankfulThursday

Thank you for staying with me in this final stretch of the election campaign.
Giselle General for City Councillor, ward sipiwyiniwak, Independent Candidate.

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 7d

This Friday Oct 3, I’m hosting an AMA on r/Edmonton from 5–8 PM.

Ask me anything: policy, services, my story, favourite bus route or Edmonton things, and more!

www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/c...

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Reddit Ask Me Anything r/edmonton. Friday October 3, 2025 5 – 8 PM.
Giselle General for City Councillor, ward sipiwyiniwak, Independent Candidate.

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 7d

Not sure who to vote for? 🗳️ Try Taproot Edmonton’s 5-min survey to see which candidates align with your priorities:

edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/surveys...

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 8d

🧡 Grateful for Elmwood’s Truth & Reconciliation gathering today. Small spaces, big impact.

#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 8d

A great event to consider attending today for #TruthAndReconciliation.

I really appreciate community leagues that have organized events for today, and those who have been very intentional about TRC in all they do in their neighbourhoods.

ELMWOOD COMMUNITY GATHERING: TRUTH, CONNECTION & DIALOGUE
Mark your calendars, Elmwood.
Join your neighbours for an afternoon of reflection, connection, and learning.
All are welcome. Come to listen, learn, and connect.
Drop-in coffee and conversation
Bring your own picnic sharing encouraged but not required
Neighbourhood produce share what you can, take what you need bring
Book table for families and kids
a Screening of We Were Taken powerful documentary by Damian Abrahams featuring the voices of Sixties Scoop survivors
September 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Elmwood Community Hall
Please help us keep this gathering low-waste as a gesture of respect to Mother Earth. Bring your own mug, utensils, and a bag for produce if you can.
Let's walk the path of reconciliation together-starting here, in Elmwood.

Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 8d

Full house last night at the Westridge candidates forum! Great questions, great turnout, wonderful format of a forum + info booth for more conversations.

If you missed it, learn more about me + my platform: www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Tonight: Meet Your City Councillor Candidates Info Night at Westridge Community Hall!

7PM (doors 6:30). Free & open to all.
A great chance to hear from candidates & ask questions.
www.wwwcccl.com/event/meet-o...

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025

Meet your city councilor candidates. Info Night: Sipiwiyiniwak ward candidates. Sept 29th 7 PM. Doors Open at 6:30. Westridge Community Hall.