Show Notes
We reflect on the biggest issues the 2025 campaign. Plus, we cover advance voting turnout and some last little bits of election analysis. Here are the relevant links for this episode: 2021 Election Oct. 15, 2021: Episode 151 - It's Election Thyme Taproot Survey Comparison of Cartmell, Jaffer, Knack, and Walters Candidate Pitches The Taproot Survey is helping voters and candidates ahead of Election Day Taproot Survey Take the survey and match with candidates Advance Voting Advance voter turnout higher than in 2021 with 1 week until Edmonton election Edmonton Election Results Fears for depressed turnout in the 2025 Calgary meh-lection Campaign themes Edmonton's next city council will have to get creative balancing goals and taxes, former mayor says Too much, too fast: Majority polled in Calgary, Edmonton unhappy with pace of population growth Keith Gerein: This has been Edmonton's infill election, but we're getting only one side of the story The big picture on housing, density and affordability How do Edmonton's election issues in 2025 compare to 2021? Election analysis Keith Gerein: Edmonton's money woes need more than wishful thinking Edmonton Votes 2025: Voting records reveal close councillor alignment ahead of election day Analysis: Cartmell's fundraising has significant crossover with UCP, while Knack has support from city staff If 'undecided' was a person, they'd be on track to be Edmonton's next mayor, poll suggests Rapid fire Your province, your plate 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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