Rahim Jaffer is a father, small business owner, community builder, and former MP running to bring real change as Edmonton's next mayor.

Edmonton, AB
Joined May 2025
Team Jaffer retweeted
Preston Manning has spent his life standing up for the West. He agrees Alberta can be strong and prosperous – while staying in Canada.👇
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1/x-Edmonton, we need to speak from the heart. This has been the hardest year since we opened our doors in 2021, even tougher than the pandemic. Rising costs have hit us hard and without strong community support in the months ahead, we may not make it to our 5th anniversary #yeg.
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As a voter in every election since I was 18, I've never had such a difficult time voting. It's never been so confusing either. Waiting time so far is over 70 minutes. #yeg #yegvote
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Please give this a watch and consider voting for @VoteJaffer tomorrow for real change for Edmonton.
On October 20, you have the opportunity to vote for real change for the city we love. It's time to cut taxes, take back our streets from crime, get back to basics, and fire the status quo that has been failing us for decades. #yeg #yegvote #forallofedmonton
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Why is he shielding anyone? Name and shame now! Can you imagine someone trying to blackmail me? The speed at which I would make that public... Edmonton please vote carefully tomorrow! We need strong leadership with unfailing courage and integrity, unafraid to stand up to threats and expose the truth.
Shocking! Tim Cartmell alleges he voted to hike taxes because he was being blackmailed by his colleagues - many of the same people he’d have to work with as mayor. This council has no leadership and taxpayers are paying the price. We need change! #yeg #yegvote #forallofedmonton
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Replying to @Glen_Carlso
I like Rahim Jaffer. Here’s a survey you can take to show you which candidate aligns with your views. edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/s…
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Replying to @yegwave
I voted for @VoteJaffer. New council is needed.
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Replying to @077Josh @yegwave
Thank you Daniel! I am supporting @VoteJaffer.
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Team Jaffer retweeted
Who will YOU be voting for in Edmonton’s mayoral election? 👇
Q&A with Edmonton’s leading Mayoral Candidates — By YEGWAVE. Thread of 28 questions asked to Omar Mohammad, Andrew Knack, Tim Cartmell, Michael Walters, and Rahim Jaffer. 🧵
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Team Jaffer retweeted
We’ve completed our Q&A with Edmonton’s top mayoral candidates: Andrew Knack, Omar Mohammad, Tim Cartmell, Michael Walters, and Rahim Jaffer. We focused on the key issues Edmontonians care about and included the questions most requested by our followers. Stay tuned!
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Edmonton needs to elect Rahim Jaffer as Mayor to turn the City around.
Cut taxes. Freeze bike lanes. Hire 500 police. Here’s how we can get it done👇 Thank you @SKomadinaGlobal for the interview. You can watch my full profile with @GlobalEdmonton here ➡️ globalnews.ca/video/11470612… #yeg #yegvote #forallofedmonton
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Team Jaffer retweeted
Again, and again @VoteJaffer has the best and pragmatic platform. He’s confident and he’s a change candidate
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Edmonton Municipal election candidates who were our guests last night on Madasha Furan, a Somali radio show on CJSR. From r, Caroline Matthews of Ward Metis , third, Rahim Jaffer Mayor hopeful, Ahmed Ali of Ward B Trustee can & the host, Jaamac Farasle.
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More signs up today and the opportunity to put up a sign for the @VoteJaffer team!
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Edmonton desperately needs to elect Rahim Jaffer @VoteJaffer as Mayor to Tackle Crime
Crime in Edmonton is so bad that @RexallDrugstore is taking perfume out of stores when they close. First time I've seen anything like this.
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I'd be choked if I was Rahim Jaffer, too. Unfortunately, we're only able to accommodate three guests in the #RealTalkRJ studio so we invited the candidates who've consistently polled in the top three. Watch our one-on-one w/ @VoteJaffer here: rtrj.info/082825Jaffer #yeg #yegcc
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Each year, we seem to pay more, but life is not noticeably better in Edmonton. I just want to keep more of my hard-earned money. #yeg
The status quo wants to hike your taxes again in 2026. I'm the only candidate with a plan to grow our industrial tax base and freeze the greed! Pledge to vote for change today ➡️ votejaffer.ca/pledge #yeg #yegvote #yegmedia #yegbiz #forallofedmonton
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My Personal Endorsement of Rahim Jaffer for Mayor of Edmonton As a former mayoral candidate, a dedicated community leader, and a current council candidate, I am frequently asked who I support for Mayor of Edmonton. Initially, I considered endorsing Tim Cartmell, but his absence during a crucial vote led me to reconsider. While I acknowledge his stated reasons for missing the vote, I seek a steadfast ally in City Hall. A leader who grasps the urgency of our city’s challenges and will fiercely advocate for Edmonton, even against the tide. I have found that leader in Rahim Jaffer, a candidate who embodies resolute commitment to our city’s future. Rahim Jaffer is more than a candidate; he’s the bold, decisive leader Edmonton needs now. A visionary with the courage to challenge the status quo and the compassion to build a city that serves all. His actionable plan will restore accountability at City Hall, enhance community safety, and revitalize our economic strength, and I stand behind it 100%. Here’s why Rahim Jaffer deserves your vote this October: Rahim understands that Edmontonians no longer feel secure. Families avoid downtown walks, seniors hesitate to take the bus, and businesses resort to private security. His "Take Back Our Streets" initiative prioritizes more frontline police, stricter enforcement on repeat offenders, and collaboration with Alberta’s provincial government and Ottawa to secure effective bail reforms. On the economy, Rahim’s plan focuses on retaining local jobs and fostering growth through innovation zones in energy, technology, and manufacturing. Though he once served as an MP, Rahim has spent recent years outside politics, gaining practical experience as a business builder, family man, and community advocate. His time on the front lines has sharpened his ability to listen to diverse perspectives and deliver solutions that work for Edmonton. Rahim will enact a hard reset on wasteful spending at City Hall, prioritizing core services like faster snow removal, efficient garbage collection, and pothole repairs that don’t break the bank; taking us back to basics. I urge you to join me in supporting Rahim Jaffer on October 20, 2025. To learn more about his vision, visit votejaffer.ca. *This is a personal endorsement; not a PACE endorsement. @VoteJaffer
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Our team enjoyed hosting a mayoral candidate mixer at our office last week! It was a wonderful opportunity for the participating campaigns and stakeholders from across the city to connect and learn more about one another's priorities. #YEGVote
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