Show Notes
Troy returns to the podcast to talk about infill and zoning. Plus, we get his take on Happy Beer Street, and we look at an interim election audit report. Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Audience survey Taproot audience survey Troy Pavlek TroyPavlek.ca Infill rezoning After 2 days of Edmonton infill debate, city committee sends decision to council Residents speak for and against infill at packed committee meeting Edmonton councillors hear calls for tree protection bylaw Happy Beer Street Happy Beer Street Breweries want City of Edmonton to tap entertainment district designation for Happy Beer Street Three cheers for Edmonton's Happy Beer Street Election audit October 2025: Morgan increases Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi margin after Edmonton Elections finds unconfirmed ballots October 2025: Thu Parmar wins in Ward sipiwiyiniwak after recount caused by 'human error': Edmonton Elections Long lines, errors during Edmonton's fall election frustrated voters, staff: city auditor Edmonton city councillor wants tabulators back after elections report highlights issues This episode is brought to you by Accessible Acupuncture. Neuropathy and chronic nerve pain can affect daily living, sleep, mobility, and independence. Symptoms often include numbness, tingling, burning, and pain. At Accessible Acupuncture, our Doctor of Acupuncture — Dr. Melanie Morrill, Dr. Ac. — designs custom treatment plans to address both symptoms and underlying causes, support nerve health, and help patients return to their activities. Call 587-879-7122 or book online to schedule your consultation. 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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