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City Council will begin discussing the fall budget adjustment with the objective of reaching a 0% tax increase for 2021. To get there, City Administration has identified $56.5 million in proposed budget reductions, including: $9.7 million in efficiencies, $6.4 million in expense reductions (i.e. contracts, professional services, travel, and training), $1.4 million in savings from… Read More
Over the past few months a key focus of mine has been to find a solution to the crisis of homelessness and the associated social disorder that has escalated in our City as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and troubling economic times we find ourselves in. From the beginning of the pandemic more and… Read More
ETS is officially launching Edmonton’s first battery-electric buses today! This is truly a historic milestone for the City of Edmonton. For many years I’ve advocated for the adoption of electric buses in our city. Electric buses save the City money and help us reach our energy and climate goals. They are roughly 30% less expensive… Read More
Today City Council completed its debate on our comprehensive motion regarding the Edmonton Police Commission. I want to recognize the spectrum of perspectives has led us to today’s final outcome. There’s no doubt that whether you’re a member of the police service, family of a member of the police service, the police commission or member… Read More
I hear the call for systemic change and for justice. Edmonton City Council’s work with community on End Poverty Edmonton and the Reach Edmonton Council, our drive to end homelessness, our work on truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Edmontonians as well as our work on tackling racism and fostering inclusion with our community and within… Read More