Ā Reminder to send an email:Ā A quick call to action re: Safety, LRT, Winter Weather, Encampments, UCP Inaction...Ā 
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Ā Podcast Interview: I was interviewed by "Is this for real?Ā Listen here. We cover public safety, policing,Ā āinsider-outsiderā theory of change, and question whether meaningful progress can be achieved from within the structure of city council.
Ā THIS SUNDAYĀ Save the Date: So Long Scona PoolĀ - Pool Party October 2nd, 1:00 - 5:00PM.
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Ā Fall Community Bike Ride and Movie Shoot, October 8th, 2:00PM (bring friends, cameras, scooters, for a leisurely ride and pizza)
Ā Garneau Community Braithwaite Dog Park Grand Opening -Ā October 16th, 2:00 - 4:00PM
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Michael Janz
http://www.michaeljanz.ca/
Dear Readers, this weekās newsletter is all about better public transit. As of Monday December 8th, you can tap to pay with credit/debit/phone on city buses. This will make it more convenient to take transit when you have visitors, ride occasionally, or forget to refill your ARC card.
But I want to share with you some concerning news about uncertainty related to Federal Public Transit Funding...
As the weather turns colder, we are reminded again of the enormous cost of the social and humanitarian crisis on our streets in the richest province in Canada. As a resident of Whyte avenue, I see it everywhere around me. Just last night, a gentleman huddled in a sleeping bag in the alleyway next door.. The invisible become visible, often in transit stations, bus shelters, libraries, the remnants of public spaces.
Following my last post, (Raw Deal in the Region: Edmonton's Free Rider Problem) when you pay your property taxes, a percentage of your taxes are subsidizing the costs of the region, helping offset the taxes for property owners in the region. How much is that amount? And what do we do about it?
