Encampments
Recent stories about encampments
On the agenda: Homelessness emergency, redevelopment, clean energy
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has called for a special city council meeting to discuss declaring a housing and houselessness crisis. Other items as council returns from its holiday break include land sales at the Exhibition Lands redevelopment and a permanent program to incentivize clean energy projects.
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On the agenda: Budget adjustments, police accountability, and encampment response
City council will discuss the 2023 spring supplemental operating budget adjustment, recommendations from the Edmonton Police Commission to enhance reporting and accountability, and an enhanced encampment response plan.
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On the agenda: Encampments, development, and LRT
After the Easter long weekend, community and public services committee will meet on April 11, urban planning committee will meet on April 12, and executive committee will meet on April 14. There's also a non-regular city council meeting scheduled for the evening of April 12.
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