We're pushing, but the tax increase just won't budge-it
After four days of debate, Edmonton city council approved adjustments to the 2025 budget, setting a 6.1% property tax increase for next year. In this episode, we dig into some of the key moments throughout the debate. We talk about photo radar, trees, and community sandboxes.Here are the relevant links for this episode:BudgetNews Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustmentsEdmonton city council approves 6.1% tax hike for 2025Budget 2025: Explore Edmonton asks city for $6M or won't run Expo centre and convention centreEdmonton city council looking for ways to lower tax increase as budget deliberations heat upEdmonton mayor releases budget plan to shave two per cent off 2025 tax hikeMayor Sohi's budget pageOn the agenda: Fall budget adjustmentCouncil continues final budget adjustment deliberationsDowntown buildingsCity of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staffPhoto radarNews Release: Putting an end to the photo radar cash cowAlberta government aims to cut photo radar sites by 70%'Absolutely concerned': Edmonton mayor, councillors react to Alberta photo radar planCommunity sandboxesSome community leagues opt to maintain their own sandboxes after city-wide program shrinksTree plantingNews Release: City surpasses planting record for a second year, moving closer to two million tree goalFrom the Taproot newsroomDeparture of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few optionsOptions for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stageRapid fireGet Free Studded Tires to Ride Through the Winter'Hilarious': Alberta premier responds to Trump's 51st state joke, emphasizes need for trade ties with U.S.Trio aims to be a 'catalyst' in Chinatown with Boa and HareWhy Edmonton's work on Indigenous-led housing remains complexThis episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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