Glenco
Senior Member
You ain’t seen nothing yet.
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Glenco
Senior Member
Don’t sweat it. We will get a fair shake from the NDP we did last time we will this time.
kcantor
Senior Member
other than a couple of blunders - the farm one in particular - the entire province got a pretty fair shake from notley last time. she was a a pretty skillful moderator of her party’s extreme elements…
TAS
Senior Member
I kinda think this election is the UCP's to lose. If it wasn't for their leaders, Kenney and now Smith, this election would be a similar result to last time. And it still might.
It's mostly about if Smith implodes. Calgarians' biggest reservation about voting UCP is Smith.
It's mostly about if Smith implodes. Calgarians' biggest reservation about voting UCP is Smith.
itom987
Active Member
The NDP spent more money in Calgary on transportation projects than Edmonton. Matter of fact, they delayed the Yellowhead freeway conversion project. I remember Brian Mason having to quell the anger Edmontonians had and explain the reasoning behind their decision.
itom987
Active Member
TAS, never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
TAS
Senior Member
Calgary media has run two stories in three days about how no money in 2023 provincial budget was allocated to their downtown. All the YYC ministers and MLAs are being criticized for being silent. You have to think something is coming - the media and their powerful business community is hitting this hard. The $155million NDP plan is being noted.
Their chamber of commerce president, the effective Deborah Yedlin (born and raised in Edmonton) was straight to the point in her disgust - "zero's an insult".
Interestingly, the NDP, who needs Calgary seats and has a plan for that city and could capitalize politically on the lack of UCP funding, was very quiet. I wonder if they are walking on eggshells because if they say anything about it, the obvious question from Edmonton media, I hope, would be what about funding for dt Edmonton? You don't have a plan for them either, and those are your constituents.
When funding is eventually announced for dt Calgary, and it will be, you have to wonder who will be speaking up for us on the provincial or business scenes.
Their chamber of commerce president, the effective Deborah Yedlin (born and raised in Edmonton) was straight to the point in her disgust - "zero's an insult".
Interestingly, the NDP, who needs Calgary seats and has a plan for that city and could capitalize politically on the lack of UCP funding, was very quiet. I wonder if they are walking on eggshells because if they say anything about it, the obvious question from Edmonton media, I hope, would be what about funding for dt Edmonton? You don't have a plan for them either, and those are your constituents.
When funding is eventually announced for dt Calgary, and it will be, you have to wonder who will be speaking up for us on the provincial or business scenes.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Soho has made some requests for social services
TAS
Senior Member
While critical, the money Calgary is requesting for downtown and that the NDP is committed to support in its plan is big bucks to repurpose empty office buildings and revitalize spaces like Stephen Avenue Mall, Olympic Plaza and develop a downtown public market.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Edmonton's mayor worries Alberta isn’t taking city's social and housing struggles seriously
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi & advocates worry the Alberta government isn't taking housing needs seriously. Tim Cartmell meets premier.
edmontonjournal.com
kcantor
Senior Member
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sooo…
“Edmonton is now looking for experienced non-profits to buy two Boyle Street properties for less than the combined $6 million market value — as little as $1 each. The city bought both properties with provincial housing money about 15 years ago but homes have not materialized.”
first, homes don’t just “materialize”.
second, the city bought these for affordable housing with provincial money 15 years ago. If they are still vacant instead of providing affordable housing, is it fair to blame the entire shortfall of affordable housing on the province?
third, how much property tax revenue has the city foregone over the past 15 years by taking these properties out of the private sector and into their own inventory?
sooo…
“Edmonton is now looking for experienced non-profits to buy two Boyle Street properties for less than the combined $6 million market value — as little as $1 each. The city bought both properties with provincial housing money about 15 years ago but homes have not materialized.”
first, homes don’t just “materialize”.
second, the city bought these for affordable housing with provincial money 15 years ago. If they are still vacant instead of providing affordable housing, is it fair to blame the entire shortfall of affordable housing on the province?
third, how much property tax revenue has the city foregone over the past 15 years by taking these properties out of the private sector and into their own inventory?
David A
Senior Member
David A
Senior Member
Yes, homes do not materialize. I don't know the history, but I wouldn't be surprised if the city bought these properties on the expectation of some additional provincial funding that didn't materialize. About 15 years ago was when oil prices were high and suddenly dropped a lot and the province quickly moved from spending a lot to cutting back.
It does seem a shame nothing has happened here for 15 years. I don't know if the city made any effort to look at other development options over since or sell the properties.
TAS
Senior Member
456YEGGuy
New Member
I know people working in that area and you know far more about this program than they do.
The budget and minister says this new Alberta Fund will run itself since the government hasn't allocated any resources to the people working in the area responsible for this fund. All the programs are supposed to have no continuing operating costs.
April 1st isn't that interesting since the fiscal year-end is March 31.