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Policy in brief We need to build a new financial formula to fund our city’s future: one that instills a culture of innovation and efficiency within administration, and works toward ending our reliance on regressive property taxes. What we’ll do in the short term I will introduce a new program called “Council’s 2%,” a goal… Read More
[UPDATE, Sept. 12, 2013: Mayor Mandel requested a high level summary report that was discussed at this week’s Executive Committee. It’s worth a read and has the up-to-date numbers.] Let’s be clear: Edmonton doesn’t have a ‘Detroit problem.’ There’s been a fair bit of discussion in the press (good Edmonton Journal story here) and on… Read More
Like you, I’ve been moved by the images we’ve all seen from Southern Alberta. My heart goes out to the people displaced by floodwater and the first responders who are working so hard to protect lives and property. I am proud that the City of Edmonton has sent 100 police to help. [UPDATE: we’ve also… Read More
For those of you who couldn’t attend my campaign announcement yesterday, we captured the whole thing on video. You can watch it directly below, or read the whole speech yourself. After less than one day, the support Edmontonians have shown me has been inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing and meeting you on the campaign… Read More
It’s a perfect storm for potholes. And City Council is taking short-term action while continuing to advance longer-term solutions. To demystify the pothole: water infiltrates under the roadway surface through cracks but doesn’t drain because of our soil conditions. That water expands as it freezes and exerts pressure on the roadway material. This happens over… Read More