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Advocates gear up for public hearing on zoning bylaw
Stakeholder groups are rallying their supporters ahead of a public hearing on Oct. 16, after which Edmonton's city council will decide whether to adopt a new zoning bylaw.
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Calls for public engagement: Griesbach, street safety, rural broadband
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic issues, including a proposed redevelopment of Griesbach, traffic safety solutions in Bonnie Doon and Idylwylde, and Sturgeon County's broadband strategy.
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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: Surface parking lots, Metro Line to Blatchford, and funding transit growth
This week, community and public services committee meets on Sept. 18, urban planning committee meets on Sept. 19, executive committee meets on Sept. 20, and audit committee meets on Sept. 22.
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Calls for public engagement: City centre, street art, environment plan
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic issues, including a survey about Edmonton's core and engagement around the City of Leduc's environmental plan.
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Single-use item bylaw is doing its job, podcast suggests
While Edmonton's single-use item bylaw has not been popular, complaints have decreased since it came into force on July 1, and city council should keep the rules in place, say Taproot's 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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Edge Fund submissions to be judged on contributions to Edmonton
Submissions to the new Edmonton Edge Fund will be evaluated based on the degree to which they make Edmonton a better place to live.
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Calls for public engagement: Animal control, Glenwood, and county transit
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic issues, including changes to Edmonton's animal licensing bylaw, neighbourhood renewal in Glenwood, and Strathcona County's transit master plan.
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