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Speaking Municipally

Taproot Edmonton

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don"t have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.

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40:01

If it's not from the Deficit region of Canada, it's...

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2024/10/11

Council heard more about the fiscal gap, though no action was taken yet. Plus, the latest transit ridership numbers, the Stadium Station redesign, whether to continue planting elm trees, and how this winter's approach to encampments will look a lot like last winter's despite increased need.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fiscal gapEdmonton seeking solutions to fix grim 'fiscal gap'Edmonton's Funding Dilemma: Collaboration Over Confrontation - Tim CartmellEdmonton mayor's letter

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36:39

Taxes for you, but not for U CP

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2024/10/04

Edmonton is going to have to pay much more for elections, but we can't say why without risking a $787 million settlement. Plus, we've got some news about district planning.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Property taxSohi launches campaign to ask province for more municipal supportEdmonton, other municipalities ask province to pay its property taxesFair Compensation ProjectElection costsOn the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highriseThe Alberta government banned

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37:58

Come for the risk-taking, stay for our sign

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2024/09/27

This week, we discuss the new Edmonton sign, a new poll about the mayor and city council, new crashes into the LRT, and a new report on Canada's municipalities. Plus, updates on ChargeStop, homelessness, and the 2021 mayoral race.Here are the relevant links for this episode:ChargeStopChargeStop builds Canada's first dedicated EV station in StrathconaEdmonton signNews Release: How do you spell colour, light and sparkle? E-D-M-O-N-T-O-N!Troy's tweetMichelle Sound's postMichelle SoundCrystal

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36:47

A fair shake for fare gates faces delay

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2024/09/20

Council has decided to keep their representatives on the police commission, at least for now. Plus, we talk LRT station fare gates, EVs, bike lanes, and more.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Police commissionEdmonton won't remove city councillors from police commission, for nowAlberta hiring CEO for 'massive' new agency to investigate complaints against policeFare gatesEdmonton eyes two-year LRT fare gates pilot for Churchill and Belvedere stationsOn the agenda: Transit fare

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53:58

13 months notice

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2024/09/13

This week, Mack and Stephanie speak with Coun. Andrew Knack about his decision not to seek re-election in next year's municipal election. They also discuss the city's $34 million budget shortfall.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Andrew Knack@andrewknackAndrew Knack on LinkedInThe Toughest Decision I've Ever Made — Andrew KnackBudgetCity of Edmonton projecting $34M deficit for end of 2024News Release: Statement on Q2 2024 Financial UpdateFrom the Taproot newsroomVancouver and

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42:43

No photos, please

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2024/09/06

This week, the province has all but banned photo radar in Alberta. Plus, we have more problems with composting, and cars driving into trains.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Police commissionEdmonton city council to weigh police commission request to remove council positions from boardPhoto radarNot so fast: Edmonton non-profit, city councillor push back on proposed plan to restrict photo radarValley Line LRT15 collisions between vehicles and trains on Edmonton's Valley Line

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43:33

Seniors passes won’t double. That’s Fare.

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2024/08/30

Council decided to stick with a smaller, previously-approved increase to transit fares, instead of asking for a big increase. We also discuss council procedures, BRT, shelter standards and locations, and the city's approach to major projects.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fringe wrapEdmonton Fringe $72K short of fundraising goal as festival draws to a closeMHCare Medical Donates $58,000 to Support FringeCouncil proceduresMinutes for the item at the Aug. 20, 2024 city council

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36:43

Putting Tom Cruise in charge of OP12

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2024/08/23

We interrupt your Fringe-ing to discuss proposed compensation for businesses along Stony Plain Road, a big budget shortfall and potential tax hike, transit fare increases, and the new owner of the Edmonton Elks.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Stony Plain rejectionCity council rejects grant program for Stony Plain Road businesses struggling through LRT workScheduled LRT work complete on Stony Plain Road, but road to stay closedBudget shortfallEdmonton budget shortfall risks

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28:54

BONUS: Speaking Municipally x This Is Edmonton

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2024/08/17

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48:02

What RAM I gonna do with this old building?

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2024/08/16

We're back from our summer break! Council is also back, even though they still managed to make some headlines over the summer. We encourage you to check out the Fringe, debate the former Royal Alberta Museum, and consider potential changes to council procedures.Here are the relevant links for this episode:FringeEdmonton Fringe facing $200K shortfall ahead of festival kickoff next weekJennifer RiceEdmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice seeks court orders to toss misconduct investigation and stop

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37:14

Code of conduct yourself accordingly

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2024/07/05

This week, council wraps for the summer, but not before kicking the can on their code of conduct. Plus, it's easier to eat food from a truck and harder to get bear spray from a store.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Code of conduct'Transparency is very, very important': Council rejects code of conduct updatesProposed bylaw would keep misdeeds by Edmonton city councillors secretCentennial PlazaNews Release: New Centennial Plaza to add colour and vibrancy in the heart of

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35:35

The real cup was the friends we made along the way

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2024/06/28

Game seven wasn't meant to be. That means that this is a boring politics podcast again and not a sports podcast. This week we discuss district plans, solar rebates, Warehouse Park, and the Edmonton Bike Park.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Game 7 downtownOilers fall short of history as Panthers win Game 7 to capture 1st Stanley Cup titleEdmonton businesses close early to let staff watch Oilers in Game 76 arrests made at Oilers Stanley Cup Game 7 watch partyWhat impact has

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36:58

Dragging them back

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2024/06/21

The Oilers are now two wins from the Stanley Cup. Plus, council is (kinda) talking about substantial completion, non-residential taxes, and compensation for disruption from major construction.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Substantial completionUrban Planning Committee: June 18, 20242023: Suburban sprawl costs Edmonton taxpayers more than infill: City reportNon-residential taxesCouncil pushes to boost City of Edmonton's lagging industrial tax baseOn the agenda: Edmonton's

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30:57

A 242M Capital Line Item Increase

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2024/06/14

This week we discuss an updated capital budget, and a new train. Plus, the police commission declines to show up to a council meeting in this, the city of champions.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Police commissionCity councillors call relationship with Edmonton police commissioners 'unhealthy' and 'frustrating'Sean Amato's tweet threadCapital budgetEdmonton council approves increase to $10.4B capital budget to build housing, renew roads and fix facilitiesEdmonton adds $262

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46:25

The police's urban planning department

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2024/06/07

Boyle Street has had the permit for its site revoked…again. Plus, the police have declined a public audit, and we'll talk about Sohi's polling numbers. Is it really that time already?Here are the relevant links for this episode:Guest: Jack Farrell@_jack_farrellJack Farrell at St. Albert GazetteBoyle Street / CPTEDBoyle Street denied permit to build south Edmonton overdose prevention sitePermit denied for Wolf Den overdose prevention site in EdmontonJack's tweet threadHow EPS got involved in

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61:24

Untangling the housing knot

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2024/06/01

A conversation at the summer institute of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative about what Edmonton can and should do to contribute to the alleviation of the housing crisis.Here are the relevant links for this episode:GuestsJoshua Evans, associate professor of human geography at the University of Alberta and director of the Affordable Housing Solutions LabEric Rice, a writer and researcher working with Taproot to better understand Edmonton's housing ecosystemHousing linksCanadian

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71:16

An Accelerated discussion on housing

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2024/05/24

We're joined by Christel Kjenner, director of the housing action team at the City of Edmonton, to get an overview of what the city is doing about the housing crisis.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Christel KjennerChristel Kjenner on LinkedInNovember 2021: The future of affordable housing according to our Christel ball (Episode 154)Housing at the cityAffordable Housing StrategyHousing Accelerator FundFeb. 21, 2024: Building more homes that Canadians can afford in EdmontonHousing

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43:29

The Molson Canadian Tire Activity Plus® Recreation...

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2024/05/17

There's a new task force on housing and homelessness. Plus, everything is a district, recreation centres will soon be sponsored, and we discuss police accountability.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Housing task forceEdmonton mayor names 16-member task force to tackle housing and homelessnessState of the CityClean energy retrofitEdmonton finalizes clean energy retrofit loans programLauren Boothby's threadPolice accountabilityEdmonton mayor disturbed by images of police response

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41:23

The Queen of Nexopia

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2024/05/10

Summer is here, and it comes with the sale of a riverboat, scooters, and summer streets. Plus, council writes a very sternly worded letter to the province. It'll work this time, they promise!Here are the relevant links for this episode:Tim QuerengesserTim's workLinkedIn profile@TimQuerengesserEdmonton RiverboatMeet the new owners of the Edmonton RiverboatSummer streets and scootersPSA: Summer Streets gives Edmontonians safer spaces for outdoor funWhere are Edmonton's e-scooters?Bill

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48:44

Eddie's still here, and he's driving the bus

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2024/05/03

We speak with Eddie Robar, the interim city manager at the City of Edmonton, about what he plans to do for the time he'll be in the role.Since recording this episode, the Alberta government reversed its decision to cut its share of funding for low-income transit passes in Edmonton and Calgary following public backlash and discussions with the cities’ mayors.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Eddie RobarEddie Robar on LinkedIn2015: Halifax Transit Manager Eddie Robar latest city

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