Budget
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Edmonton's budget adjustment so far
Week 1 of city council's discussion of adjustments to the 2022-2026 budget saw some re-litigation of previous decisions, in light of a proposed property tax increase of more than 7% rather than the original 5% increase proposed in 2022.
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Hold me in abeyance: Your guide to budget terms and processes
City council is this week deliberating how to adjust Edmonton's four-year budget, which it passed in December 2022. Each spring and fall, council revisits this four-year budget to allow it to respond to any significant changes, such as shifts in legislation, economic conditions, unforeseen salary settlements, or even new projects and services council itself wants to add.
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On the agenda: Budget adjustments and rezonings
This week, council returns from a break to start its deliberations on the fall supplemental budget adjustment on Nov. 21, with continuations if required.
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On the agenda: Budget adjustments, anti-racism, shelter rezoning
This week, council will take its first official look at the fall supplemental budget adjustments, hear updates on the carbon budget and anti-racism efforts, and consider a rezoning in Boyle-McCauley.
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Calls for public engagement: District planning, Hairsine, and St. Albert's budget
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including renewal projects in Meyokumin and Hairsine, district planning, and St. Albert's proposed 2024 budget.
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Edmonton's deficit likely to cause pain, podcast posits
Tax increases or service cuts seem inevitable in light of the $73.8-million deficit the City of Edmonton is projecting by the end of this year, noted the city hall watchers at Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: Operating deficits, capital spending, and another Oliver tower
A public hearing will take place on Sept. 11, and city council will meet on Sept. 12 and 13. Council services committee will meet on Sept. 15. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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Three council members change position on police budget with new funding formula
A new funding formula for the Edmonton Police Service was approved on Aug. 23, earning yes votes from three council members who previously said they were in favour of freezing the police budget.
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On the agenda: Police funding formula, Heritage River designation, and more
City council returns from its summer break next week, just as Taproot Edmonton is starting ours. Here are some of the key items on the agenda for the next two weeks.
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