[David A]

A video for all of those who think Edmonton has insurmountable problems and why eastern developers are pulling in their horns (and wouldn't you rather be Edmonton?).

Yes, bigger projects, bigger problems. Particularly this one. When I went there recently as a visitor I didn't really notice this incomplete building amongst all their new other shiny towers, but it must be a great frustration for people there locally.

I suppose this is also a story of how unaffordability distorts construction and instead of focusing on places suitable for people living in, it instead becomes building tiny boxes marketed towards investors that are not well suited for long term residents. I also hope we can pay attention to and learn from their mistakes, rather than repeat them.

 

[policyenthusiast]

From the City of Edmonton:
The November Mixed Topic Survey includes (in order):

• Non-market Affordable Housing and Supportive Housing - Tell us about non-market affordable housing and supportive housing in your neighborhood.
• City of Edmonton Facility Naming Rights - Share your thoughts on naming city-owned facilities.
• Illegal Dumping - Share with us about illegal dumping of waste at apartment/condo buildings and townhouses
• Valley Line West LRT - Tell us how you hear about the Valley Line West LRT updates.
• General Comments

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[Gronk!]

9 candidates declare intention to run for Edmonton City Council

Nine candidates have now declared to run for Edmonton City Council and the election is still about a year away. Chris Nielsen, a former NDP MLA who lost his party’s nomination, is now seeking a seat on Edmonton’s city council. “People aren’t upset with the current city councillor, they just...

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[David A]

The city needs to stop passing laws it can not or will not enforce. This is making them look ridiculous

0 fines issued under Edmonton bag, plastics bylaw

Edmonton has issued zero fines under it’s 500-day-old bylaw that banned plastic shopping bags and put a price on paper and reusable ones. As Sean Amato reports, councillors are now seeking feedback and considering changes. #yegcc #ableg #yeg

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-fails-to-meet-climate-targets-2-years-after-launching-carbon-budget-1.7381843

 

[Kosy123]

Caterina and a former PC candidate? With Cartmell possibly running too? Are they all trying to split the vote?

 

[SarcasticMarmot]

Caterina and a former PC candidate? With Cartmell possibly running too? Are they all trying to split the vote?

Here's hoping.

 

[TAS]

A taxpayer with the average priced home ($428,500) is expected to pay $9.72 per day in 2025 property taxes ($3,548 for the year).
From the graphic below, you can see where that $9.72 goes.

 

[YEG Bus Rider]

Edmonton city council hires Eddie Robar as city manager

Eddie Robar has been chosen by Edmonton city council as the new city manager.

edmontonjournal.com

A City Manager with city operations experience, especially transit. Great choice!

 

[thommyjo]

A taxpayer with the average priced home ($428,500) is expected to pay $9.72 per day in 2025 property taxes ($3,548 for the year).
From the graphic below, you can see where that $9.72 goes.
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I hate when they don’t list these as largest to smallest haha

 

[thommyjo]

Edmonton city council hires Eddie Robar as city manager

Eddie Robar has been chosen by Edmonton city council as the new city manager.

edmontonjournal.com

A City Manager with city operations experience, especially transit. Great choice!

Hmm. Was sort of hoping for an external hire of a more veteran leader. Don’t know Eddie though, I’m sure he’s awesome. Hopefully it goes great.

Just feels like bringing in some outsider knowledge of a city that’s more like 1.5-3mil in size would be helpful. Was Eddie a part of the electric bus mess?

 

[policyenthusiast]

Hmm. Was sort of hoping for an external hire of a more veteran leader. Don’t know Eddie though, I’m sure he’s awesome. Hopefully it goes great.

Just feels like bringing in some outsider knowledge of a city that’s more like 1.5-3mil in size would be helpful. Was Eddie a part of the electric bus mess?

Yes.

In Edmonton, Eddie introduced regional smart fare, Arc, and regional fare capping, pioneering these features in Canada. He oversaw the first network redesign in over two decades, implemented in 2021. Eddie also played a pivotal role in introducing 60 battery electric buses and establishing comprehensive in-depot long-range charging infrastructure.

 

[policyenthusiast]

I hate when they don’t list these as largest to smallest haha

I'm more distracted by the CoE logo being sliced in half at the bottom right. Welcome to "monton".

 

[David A]

Caterina and a former PC candidate? With Cartmell possibly running too? Are they all trying to split the vote?

In general I feel having more choice is good. When there is a strong incumbent, it tends to discourage others from running.

 

[YEG Bus Rider]

Yes.

In Edmonton, Eddie introduced regional smart fare, Arc, and regional fare capping, pioneering these features in Canada. He oversaw the first network redesign in over two decades, implemented in 2021. Eddie also played a pivotal role in introducing 60 battery electric buses and establishing comprehensive in-depot long-range charging infrastructure.

To be fair, ETS was blindsided by Proterra’s eventual situation.

ETS & Robar hasn’t allowed the situation to disrupt service.

 

[Gronk!]

‘His heart was in the right place’: Edmonton mayor loses vote to cut his own salary

Amarjeet Sohi tried to roll his own salary back by about $3,000 a year Thursday morning, but his council colleagues voted to reject his motion. Edmonton’s first-term mayor will be paid a base salary of $216,585 in 2024, a rate set by the city’s Independent Council Compensation Committee. Sohi...

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