Show Notes
We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, and we examine the impact of agencies, boards and commissions in 2025.
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:15) - Ad: Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis
(01:53) - Zoning bylaw directive
(04:33) - Legal challenges and council's response
(10:48) - Councillors react
(14:38) - Business uncertainty
(16:27) - Referendum advance voting
(19:26) - Paula Simons on why voting matters
(25:07) - Agencies, boards and commissions
(26:53) - Council-directed funding and Station Lands
(30:18) - ABCs by the numbers
(34:39) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Zoning and municipal autonomy On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, funding outcomes, rezonings Keith Gerein: Premier Smith's edict is in — Edmonton is not allowed to be Edmonton Edmonton could be taking province to court over infill decree City of Edmonton may challenge provincial infill order in court Reaction to the infill directive Coun. Erin Rutherford's reaction on Bluesky Coun. Ashley Salvador's reaction on Bluesky Coun. Karen Principe's statement on Facebook Coun. Thu Parmar's statement on Facebook Coun. Thu Parmar's provincial infill update Coun. Mike Elliott's statement on Facebook Edmonton Neighbourhoods United's post on Facebook Alberta referendum Elections Alberta: 2026 referendum voter information Your turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soon Elections Alberta: Notice of voting location closing time changes Vote on Alberta's future brings together former premiers who once sparred in legislature Carney to attend 'Forever Canadian' rallies in Alberta days before referendum ABCs Oct. 14 council agenda: Municipal Funding Arrangements Outcome Reporting — 2025 Station Lands This episode is brought to you by the Office of Councillor Michael Janz. Join Veronica O. Davis, author of Inclusive Transportation, on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. to explore how transportation can connect communities and what better transit could look like in Edmonton's next four-year budget. Proceeds will go to Edmonton Transit Riders. Get your ticket today. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! Reach the Edmonton region with Taproot. Explore advertising and sponsorship opportunities to connect your organization, opportunity, or message with people who choose Taproot to stay informed and connected.
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