Speaking Municipally
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.
Recent episodes
Pitching in on encampments
The city is backtracking on its encampment strategy, starting to investigate a plan to make property tax more progressive, and worrying that a huge amount of affordable housing might disappear. Plus, BIG NEWS ON THE VALLEY LINE!
Friday, June 24, 2022
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Fi-Fa-Oh... Um... Let's just play hockey instead
Part of 102 Avenue downtown will be car-free, and police budgets, after all this debate, may well be scrutiny-free too.
Friday, June 17, 2022
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Mini-stories east of downtown
Guests Sharon Yeo, David Holdsworth, and Hon Leong join to give insight into some of the infrastructure, cultural, and systemic reasons why Chinatown is facing the problems it is today.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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