Tag: Don Iveson

Getting to 0%: City Council passed a property tax freeze

City Council and administration have worked together to achieve a 0% tax levy (a property tax freeze) for the first time in two decades. This was a difficult budget — as is the case with many Edmontonians and businesses in our city, this year has been hard financially on the city. That being said, we… Read More

Dear Edmontonians,

Dear Edmontonians, It is an incredible honour, and a humbling duty, to serve as your mayor and I am thankful for every day I get to serve our community. I had only ever hoped to serve two terms as mayor and, after lots of reflection, today I am announcing that I have decided not to… Read More

Electric Buses in Edmonton

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

Reimagining Community Safety in Edmonton

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