Politics

A “Suite” Deal for Homeowners

A “Suite” Deal for Homeowners

  The City of Edmonton is offering up to $20,000 to homeowners who build or upgrade a secondary suite , garage suite or garden suite. Suites can add value to property and provide affordable rental options for lower-income family members,...

 

City Adds Livability Measures to Online Tool

City Adds Livability Measures to Online Tool

  The City of Edmonton is adding livability measures to the Citizen Dashboard, an online tool that shows Edmontonians performance results for some of the services the City provides. Powered by the City’s Open Data catalogue, the Citizen...

 

Mobilize Your Community Spirit

  Held on the first weekend of May in cities across the globe, Jane’s Walk is an annual event that brings people together to participate in free neighbourhood walks. Jane’s Walk celebrates the ideas and legacy of urbanist Jane Jacobs...

 

Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts – Award Recipients

Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts – Award Recipients

  Mayor Stephen Mandel and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE) announced the winners of the 26th annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts in a performance and entertainment showcase at the Winspear Centre. ATB Financial Ambassador...

 

Property Assessment Complaints Drop 17%

Property Assessment Complaints Drop 17%

  Edmonton property owners filed 1,938 property assessment complaints with the Assessment Review Board (ARB) this year, representing a 17% decrease from 2012 and less than 1% of the total number of properties in Edmonton. The City of Edmonton...

 

Council Roundup – April 10, 2013

  2013 Operating Budget Update The City’s operating budget for programs and services in 2013 will grow by $24.6 million within a combined municipal and education residential property tax increase of 3.33%. Council heard on April 10 that...

 

Citizens’ Panel Recommends Bold Action For Edmonton’s Environment

Citizens’ Panel Recommends Bold Action For Edmonton’s Environment

  To successfully meet the challenges of Edmonton’s environmental future, citizen involvement is paramount, which is why the City of Edmonton and its partners implemented the Citizens’ Panel on Edmonton’s Energy and Climate Change Challenges....

 

City Sets 2013 Property Taxes

City Sets 2013 Property Taxes

  Property taxes to cover municipal programs and services in 2013 will increase for a typical single-family home in Edmonton by approximately 3%, or $7 a month. This year’s provincial education tax decreased for residential properties and...

 

Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness On Track

Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness On Track

  2,325 People Off the Streets and In Homes Edmonton’s Homeless Commission has released its Year 4 Update, and the results show real progress in meeting the goals of Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness : 1,664 permanent homes...

 

Council Roundup – April 24, 2013

  Council receives update on downtown Community Revitalization Levy Council received an update on the proposed Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) . There are 12 projects under consideration, totaling $409 million. Of...

 
 
 
 
 

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