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Councillors undecided on how best to spend community safety money
Members of city council's community and public services committee spent a lot of time this week debating how best to spend $8.4 million remaining from the money they diverted from a police funding increase last year.
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Coming up at council: May 16-20, 2022
Community and public services committee is scheduled to meet on May 16, with executive committee on May 18. There is also a utility committee meeting on May 20. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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Coming up at council: April 19-22, 2022
City council meets on April 19, with a continuation on April 20. There is also a public hearing on April 20. Here are some of the key items on the agenda this week.
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Attendance low as police commission seeks input on budget
The Edmonton Police Commission has engaged Pe Metawe Consulting to host roundtable discussions with Edmontonians to inform its decisions on the police budget over the next four years. The second public consultation is scheduled for this weekend, after no one showed up to the first event at the end of March.
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Coming up at council: March 14-18, 2022
City council meets on March 14 with a continuation on March 16, plus there is a city council public hearing on March 15 as well as the city manager and city auditor performance evaluation committee. Audit committee will meet on March 18. Here are some of the key items on the agenda this week.
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As photo radar revenues decline, council to decide how to pick up the costs
Edmonton's traffic safety automated enforcement reserve is facing a projected deficit as photo radar revenues decline, says Jessica Lamarre, director of the city's Safe Mobility Strategy. That means city council will have to make some difficult decisions this year about how to fund what photo radar tickets pay for.
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'A slap in the face': Mayor slams provincial budget
Heading into the provincial budget, Edmonton asked for money for supportive housing, public transit, COVID-19 relief for core businesses, and the city's World Cup bid. But of the city's specific asks, it only received $5 million for downtown revitalization.
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Meet the councillors: Tim Cartmell and Jennifer Rice aim to make progress on the economy
As incumbent Tim Cartmell and rookie Jennifer Rice settle into their terms as city councillors, both have an eye to tackle pivotal issues like the economy and the city's next budget.
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Snow-removal budget needs a permanent upgrade, says Knack
It's time for Edmonton to invest in the equipment and staff needed to clear snow more quickly, Coun. Andrew Knack said on Episode 162 of Speaking Municipally, which he guest-hosted with an assist from Coun. Keren Tang.
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