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Last week I spoke bluntly about the financial hardships the City is facing. I’ve been stressing the difficult financial position the City of Edmonton is in due to COVID-19 since the very beginning of this pandemic. The message hasn’t changed – but I’m glad to see that folks understand, tangibly, what is at stake if… Read More
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
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
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
A change: I’ll be doing a lot of my COVID-19 updates from home for the next while. I have some mild COLD-LIKE symptoms so the responsible thing for me to do is stay home. I will still be giving regular updates and calls with the media and my work with council and community leaders and… Read More