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We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget. (00:00) - Introduction (02:00) - Aaron Paquette (11:02) - Municipal/provincial relations (17:08) - Regional growth pressures (25:42) - Downtown incentives (27:45) - Ad: Park Power (28:22) - Budget engagement (32:49) - Social return (35:30) - Budget experience (39:53) - Budget approach (47:23) - Budge communication (50:05) - What does success look like? (53:09) - Be kind (54:20) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Aaron Paquette AaronPaquette.ca Ward Dene - Aaron Paquette Budget Budget and Finances 2027-2030 Budget Engagement Taproot's budget coverage This episode is brought to you by Park Power , your friendly, local utilities provider and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup. Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. It also has a Solar Club that offers solar power buy-back rates for Albertans with solar PV systems. Learn more . 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! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the future of E-Park with Coun. Aaron Paquette, and dig into when we might expect results in the upcoming municipal election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Federal election results Alberta's blue wave has Conservatives projected to win nearly every seat in Edmonton Recap: Liberals hold Edmonton Centre, Conservatives pick up Griesbach, rural sweep for Tories Edmonton voters wanted change, action on affordability, Conservative candidates say Election 2025: Edmonton Centre remains Liberal red after Olszewski victory Election 2025: Sohi loses in Edmonton Southeast as Conservative Mahal clinches victory Election 2025: Edmonton Griesbach returns to Conservative fold as Kerry Diotte beats Blake Desjarlais Election 2025: Heather McPherson keeps Edmonton Strathcona for third straight election E-Park in 2016 EPark has replaced coin parking meters in Edmonton Edmonton says goodbye to last coin parking meter News Release: City says goodbye to final coin parking meter Time expires for Edmonton parking meters, but you can buy your own Coun. Aaron Paquette Coun. Aaron Paquette Edmonton city council looking for ways to help smartphone-less drivers pay for parking <a href="https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/04/