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This budget, the first one the province is unveiling since this pandemic hit Alberta, will set the direction for our post COVID-19 recovery and the City of Edmonton has a lot of skin in the game. Edmonton’s ability to “bounce back” will be measured in how our municipal priorities are met in this budget —… Read More
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
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
Fall is almost here! I hope you had a great summer and I wish you all a happy back to school season. This one is a long one, so let me just jump to it: Census We recently released our new census numbers! Edmonton’s new population is…*drumroll*… 972,223! That means we’ve added 72,000 new residents… Read More