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As part of finalizing the tax rates (the last step in our annual budget cycle) Council debated the merits of charging for parking at the city’s LRT lots. The Journal has posted a good synopsis here. The short version is we decided not to for now. I think most members of council, myself included, realized… Read More
Council debated some significant revisions to the 2009 budget yesterday, which we needed to deal with before we establish the tax mill rates later this month. City revenues are down about $30 million because of slower building activity (resulting in lower permit fee revenue) and low interest rates on the cash we have in the bank.
Today City Council will take another kick at the single councillor ward question. As has been the case every other time Council has considered this, the maps have provoked a flurry of speculation (and a bit of posturing) about who might run where. Word down the council hallway (and my own take) is that these… Read More
Today was one of the longest days of my life. I feel especially privileged to have been able to share it with so many friends and family, even some who came a considerable distance to celebrate. Quite honestly, it would have been a celebration either way. I was impressed at all points with the way… Read More
I had the very odd experience of voting for myself today. It was a thrill, and I had to take several deep breaths to ensure that I was filling out my ballot correctly. Flatteringly, the Journal sent a photographer to catch a shot of me at the ballot box—which I think is another good sign.… Read More