Show Notes
We take an initial look at Edmonton's new city council, which looks eerily similar to the old one. Plus, we discuss delayed results, missing ballots, and monumental recounts. Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Election results Unofficial results Andrew Knack: 'Edmonton chose independent leadership' Edmonton mayor-elect Knack's priorities include safety, affordability Edmonton votes 2025: School board trustees Edmonton region votes 2025: Six new mayors, dozens of new councillors New councillors Jon Morgan Reed Clarke Michael Elliott Thu Parmar Cracks appear in Cartmell's Better Edmonton coalition Incumbents Most Edmonton city councillors to serve another term, election results suggest Judicial review for Edmonton city councillor Jennifer Rice set for after next civic election Counting process News Release: Summary of facts that show how the process was verified and sound Edmonton Elections blames labour shortage, technology issues in voting and counting delay Ward councillor race flips after Edmonton Elections recount From 6 to 600 ballots: What went wrong with the count in sipiwiyiniwak? Slow results and long lines in 2025 Edmonton election Taproot Survey Taproot Survey Voter response statistics 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! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!
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