Leading with You, Working for Us.
Edmonton is a city full of opportunity, innovation, and community spirit. But too many residents are struggling with affordability, housing, and finding the support they need to build a better future.
That’s why Funke Olokude is running to represent Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi —to ensure that you have a seat at the table.
MEET FUNKE
A longtime Edmontonian, community advocate, and policy leader, Funke has spent over 15 years working to create tangible solutions in affordable housing, health equity, transit, and economic development.
She has helped shape Edmonton’s Affordable Housing Strategy, worked with vulnerable families in the child welfare system, and built programs that connect newcomers, small businesses, and marginalized communities with the resources they need to succeed.
Funke’s leadership is rooted in collaboration and she knows the power of bringing people together to solve problems.
Her commitment to people-first leadership has earned her recognition, including Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, and the RISE Community Champion Award.
But for Funke, the work has never been about recognition—it’s about working with people to create solutions that make a difference.
A VISION FOR EDMONTON
Edmonton is at a turning point. With a growing population and rising costs, we need leadership that doesn’t just make decisions for people—but with them.
Funke is committed to bringing people to the table, ensuring transparency in decision-making, and making sure that Edmonton works for everyone.
Her campaign is focused on four key priorities:
Affordability – Tackling the rising cost of living by improving access to affordable housing, equitable transit, and essential services.
Economic Growth – Supporting small businesses, creating jobs, and ensuring that Edmonton remains a place of opportunity.
Community Safety & Well-being – Investing in housing, mental health, and addiction services to address the root causes of crime and insecurity.
Collaborative Leadership – Engaging communities, increasing transparency, and making sure every Edmontonian has a voice in shaping the future.
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
This campaign isn’t just about Funke—it’s about all of us.
It’s about working together, finding solutions, and ensuring that Edmonton is a city where everyone belongs and thrives.
Let’s build an Edmonton that works for all of us.