Thu Parmar

It starts

with THu.

Aerial view of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River winding through a forest with autumn foliage in shades of green, yellow, and orange under a partly cloudy sky.

Strong leadership starts with strong communities. And strong communities start with vibrant neighbourhoods. 

Born in a refugee camp in Thailand after my family left Vietnam in the 80s, we landed in Edmonton in December when I was one month old. In this city, my parents became entrepreneurs, built our family business, and quickly discovered a vibrant community and place to call home. 

My whole life, this city has shown me the power of local people coming together to build something better. I’m running for City Council because I believe our city needs leaders who listen, build strong relationships, and put community first. Someone who cares. Someone who will work for you and your family. 

After years of driving positive change in our ward, I’m ready to bring my community-centered experience to City Council. I’m a neighbour, parent, experienced leader, and someone who loves this city deeply. 

I’m ready to be your voice—with your help.  

Why I’m running 

My vision 

I’m focused on basics and foundations: keeping our neighbourhoods safe, using our tax dollars wisely, and restoring trust between residents and City Hall. I believe in balanced budgets, transparent leadership, and practical solutions that reflect the real needs of this ward. 

I’m focused on: 

Building a
vibrant city, together! 

Safe
streets

Smart
spending

Strong, connected neighbourhoods

Community-first leadership

  • President of Cameron Heights Community League, leading and fundraising over $2.5 million to build a local spray park, outdoor skating rink, and community hall.

  • The West Edmonton District Representative on the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, addressing issues like funding, social isolation and building community capacity.

  • Vice President with the Canadian Red Cross

  • Manager, Provincial Drug Plan with the Government of Alberta 

  • Licensed pharmacist, healthcare and policy advocate 

  • Lifelong volunteer 

It starts with Thu.


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