Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED. Stephanie loves to write about city council and learning more about how Edmonton works. When not reporting, you can find Stephanie roller skating, knitting, playing video games, baking, or chilling with her two adorable cats Juno and Pepper.
Recent work by Stephanie
On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre
This week, council committees will meet to discuss the restoration of the historic Douglas Manor, a plan to invest in downtown, and the business case for an African Multicultural Community Centre.
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Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities
City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
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City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street
Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20.
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On the agenda: Councillor expenses, rezoning applications
This week, council is scheduled to discuss travel budgets and expenses, and review several rezoning applications.
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Noted: Free parking, app fixes, austerity
With council passing a motion to make the transition from physical EPark machines to an app easier, Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette joined the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally to provide more context.
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Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment
Edmonton city council has asked its administration to conduct a traffic study to find new ways to reduce the number of drivers avoiding congestion by taking shortcuts through the Belgravia neighbourhood's residential streets.
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Noted: Taxes, Bill 50, Dreeshen's bike lane visit
The city's finalized property tax rate, the integrity commissioner's report, and the province targeting bike lanes were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: Affordable housing audit, Kendal neighbourhood plan
This week, councillors are scheduled to review the city's practices for selling land below market value to affordable housing providers, the neighbourhood structure plan in Kendal, and more.
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Business park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expand
The Fulton Creek Business Park in southeast Edmonton has requested a rezoning to expand its footprint that would require a creek to be relocated and the loss of 6,900 mature trees.
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