“To me, it’s very simple. Number one, we have to curb urban sprawl. Number two, we need the province to pay their bills and pay their taxes. And number three, we need to focus on renewal, not building new. It’s really that simple.”
Learn how you we can all help prevent wildfires in Edmonton
FireSmart Canada Community Preparedness Meeting:
Wednesday August 28th, 7:00pm
Strathcona Community League Hall
10139 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2P3
Shame on Leduc Mayor Bob Young
Earlier this summer, Leduc Mayor Bob Young took a page out of the same, shameful, inhumane playbook and pushed forward a policy that Leduc would close the winter shelter in their community with the express intention of shipping the needy into Edmonton.
Before Premier Smith gives a penny to the Edmonton Oilers, she must pay her property taxes.
“The premier did not take questions from journalists Thursday, but a spokesperson confirmed the province is still hammering out a deal with the city and the Oilers Entertainment Group to “explore” which downtown projects will be funded.
I would love to take that $330 million and use it as seed funding to ignite housing growth downtown. To see it going into new housing, new parks, new transit, new infrastructure,” said Michael Janz, an Edmonton city councillor.”
Call 211 for Crisis Diversion: Investing in community health and safety
What you may not know, is that Edmonton City Council has also provided record investment into 24/7 crisis diversion through REACH, bringing their funding up to $5.3 Million in 2024. The stats are impressive.
Taking Action on Problem Properties
Earlier this week I had a chance to reconnect with a neighbour, Melanie (Video Link), who for the past five years has been struggling with a problem property next door to her, which has finally now been demolished.
Exploring the impact of infill development on property taxes
We are rapidly growing as a city, but how we grow can either lead to financial benefit or loss. For example, urban sprawl loses municipalities money but infill (building in and up in existing areas close to existing services and amenities) generates revenue-- but just how much?
Let's look at the taxation data...
Help silence the noisy vehicles and keep our streets safe
We all deserve the ability to enjoy getting outside, a patio, or to sleep with our windows open during the summertime free from the deafening whines and bangs from noisy vehicles....
Do you have a spare bedroom or basement to rent?
Like a game of musical chairs, every bedroom that we can provide helps improve housing affordability, reduce pressure on the housing market, reduce the leverage of big landlords and may put money in your pocket!
Learn more about secondary suites, home share, and various small-scale, immediate steps that can improve housing affordability.
May 8th City Hall News
EVENTS
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Monday May 13th - Summer streets opening party!
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Wednesday May 15th - Minding the Gap: Police Accountability in Alberta
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Saturday May 25th - Harbinger showcase and live podcast recording
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Youth Council Recruitment!
NEWS
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We Won! Protecting the public interest - public funds for public buildings
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Ending Pay to play and bill 20: Halt big corporate money taking over City hall!
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Naming Rights: What’s in a name? Stop the corporate rebrand of public facilities
- The High Cost of Free Street Parking
