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UPDATE (March 11, 2020): All Edmonton-area municipalities have voted and all, expect for Strathcona County, are in favour of a regional transit commission. Approval from the provincial government is the only thing left before the Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC) is officially formed. It is expected that the RTSC will begin operations as early as… Read More
Last night I visited the Commonwealth Community Rec Centre to see first hand the important work our city staff have been doing to address the needs of vulnerable Edmontonians during this cold snap. You may recall that last year we opened LRT stations to accommodate those in need who couldn’t reach, or didn’t feel comfortable… Read More
I’m so pleased to say we got hundreds of entries for our 2019 Photo of the Year Contest! As a longtime Edmontonian, I’m very aware of how beautiful our city is, but it’s wonderful to see that that beauty explored through the eyes of #yeg2019pics. Join me in congratulating the winners! A very special thank… Read More
In response to the provincial budget, the City will be making significant changes to our annual budget, but I want to be clear: we will not be raising taxes, beyond what was already approved for 2020 and beyond, to cover provincial cutbacks and downloads. Before the provincial budget dropped, Council already understood Alberta was going… Read More
On Tuesday, Council faces critical decisions about the City’s snow and ice policy, including the use of an anti-icer calcium chloride solution. I want to take this opportunity to explain where I sit with the issue and what my main concerns are about the proposal to restrict its use. With the motion before council, not… Read More