Category: Economy

Phase 1: Reopening Edmonton’s Economy

Today, Council’s Emergency Advisory Committee discussed the relaunch of aspects of the economy consistent with Phase 1 of the province’s relaunch plan, which will go ahead May 14. We are pleased that Edmonton is among the regions to proceed earlier, based on our performance and caseload data. I am sure this is welcome news for… Read More

Tax Relief for Residents and Businesses during COVID-19

Today City Council voted to approve my motion of an overall average two percent tax decrease for business and no additional increase in property tax for homeowners, which will result in an average zero percent increase for residential properties. I want to stress that the final property tax bill for individual properties will fluctuate, but… Read More

The City Budget and the need for Federal funding to support Edmontonians through COVID-19

I updated the media yesterday on the Spring Operating Budget Adjustment reports released this afternoon. You can watch the press conference here: First, I want to reiterate that this Council is very committed to bringing down the tax rate as low as possible and we understand everyone is struggling. I can’t promise an outcome for… Read More