EDMONTON Mayoral candidate Cheryll Watson opened her campaign office in downtown Edmonton on Monday. It s so important for us to have a vibrant city downtown. It s really important. So this demonstrates my commitment to downtown, she told reporters that morning. This is going to be our touchstone and our gathering place for the campaign. The Innovate Edmonton founder first announced her intent to run in the mayoral race in October 2020, and says that she has since spoken to hundreds of Edmontonians to develop her platform. The foundation of that was revealed Monday, with Watson selling a vision of a smart city leading in technology and innovation.