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Edmonton city council has approved a rezoning that will allow a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park. Plus, Stephanie took a trip to a budget engagement session to learn what the mayor's been hearing from Edmontonians. (00:00) - Introduction (04:45) - Ad: U of A Reads (05:26) - Windsor Park (15:03) - 101 Street TPM Memo (19:56) - Ad: AdaptAbilities (20:26) - Budget engagement (32:17) - Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant (43:29) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Windsor Park Council approves rezoning for 25-storey residential tower, despite community concern Council approves 25-storey tower in Windsor Park neighbourhood May 5, 2026 - City Council - Public Hearing 101 Street TPM Memo 101 Street Transit Priority Measures Memo PDF Transit Priority Measures Budget engagement 2027-2030 Budget Engagement Taproot Survey - Question Results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant News Release: City supports neighbourhood resilience with new climate adaptation micro grant Award nominations Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards <a href="https://blog.taprootpublishing.ca/2026/05/04/taproot

Council debated changes to the single-use item bylaw, especially related to drive-thrus. Plus, we discuss a funding cut for Boyle Street, reaction to the police chief's recent trip to Israel, and some new jobs for Amarjeet Sohi and Tim Cartmell. (00:00) - Introduction (01:43) - Ad: Capital Awards (02:23) - Waste reduction update (14:53) - Boyle Street funding cut (20:18) - Ad: GoodMorning (21:21) - Police chief's Israel trip (30:17) - Arterial roads (33:19) - New jobs for Sohi and Cartmell (36:01) - Become a member (37:21) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Audience survey What we learned from Taproot's 2026 audience survey Waste reduction update Edmonton's single-use waste rules unpopular — but working Edmonton ban on disposable items has reduced use of plastic bags and straws: city data Calgary's single-use items bylaw repealed, businesses no longer required to charge bag fee Boyle Street funding cut Boyle Street housing program to lose Alberta government funding, province seeks new provider Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program Police chief's Israel trip Edmonton police chief travels to Israel to meet police leaders Edmonton police chief's trip to Israel draws criticism and support Arterial roads Council questions when to expand arterial roads to four lanes New jobs for Sohi and Cartmell Sohi lands role at public affairs firm, Cartmell at NAIT NA

We sit down with Edmonton's new mayor, Andrew Knack, to talk about optimism, regional collaboration, video game marathons, and much more. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Mayor Andrew Knack AndrewKnack.ca Andrew Knack at Taproot's vote site Andrew Knack - Extra Life Edmonton donation page Related links New Edmonton city council votes unanimously to create more daytime shelter spaces Mayor Knack responds to Chamber call for business task force Vacant Downtown Lot Survey Reddit thread on the survey Extra Life Edmonton Previous appearances Episode 59: The Fruits of Edmonton's Tech Investments (LIVE) Episode 67: 2eoPEARdy Episode 157: I made my greenfield developers disappear Episode 162: Troy lost a bet Episode 276: 13 months notice Episode 309: He's got a Knack for winning elections Rapid fire Alberta teachers union launches two court challenges against province's back-to-work legislation Shout out to Castria , our podcast editors! 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! <p

Andrew Knack has announced he's running for mayor. We speak with him about his decision to enter the race now, his vision for the city, and how he plans to differentiate himself from the other candidates. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andrew Knack Andrew Knack for Mayor Andrew's Linkedin post Speaking Municipally | 13 months notice Longtime Edmonton city councillor Andrew Knack to run for mayor From the Taproot newsroom Debate grows as Edmonton plans 23 km of new bike lanes for 2025 On the ground at Upper Bound Rapid fire News Release: City of Edmonton property tax notices sent out early Remedy Café on Jasper Avenue has closed doors Wander West, Edmontonians: WestJet adds two domestic routes from Edmonton International Airport Election question It's time to share what's on your election agenda What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why? What's on your mind, municipally speaking? Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmo

This week, Mack and Stephanie speak with Coun. Andrew Knack about his decision not to seek re-election in next year's municipal election. They also discuss the city's $34 million budget shortfall. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andrew Knack @andrewknack Andrew Knack on LinkedIn The Toughest Decision I've Ever Made — Andrew Knack Budget City of Edmonton projecting $34M deficit for end of 2024 News Release: Statement on Q2 2024 Financial Update From the Taproot newsroom Vancouver and Toronto companies relocating to Edmonton region Elev and Five Oaks launch student housing project called The Hive RUNWITHIT Synthetics secures $3.5M investment to put its tools into more hands Tech Roundup: Sept. 10, 2024 Rapid fire Edmonton Police Service begins rollout of body-worn cameras McDavid on living in Edmonton 'Female rage': Edmonton woman sparks airplane 'manspreading' debate This episode was brought to you by Life Sciences Week , celebrating Alberta's thriving life sciences sector from Sept. 23 to 27. Explore cutting-edge research, network with industry leaders, and witness groundbreaking innovations. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or investor, there's something for everyone. Taproot is proud to be a media sponsor of Life Sciences Week. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians a

Guest hosts Councillor Andrew Knack - @AndrewKnack Councillor Keren Tang - @kerentangyeg War on cars City of Edmonton apologizes for concrete bike lane barriers in Garneau Freezing rain in Edmonton area leads to treacherous highway conditions, multiple collisions Power outage Power Outage Map Power restored for 45K EPCOR south Edmonton customers Animal care Local rescues strained as Edmonton Animal Care & Control pauses intake of healthy animals Budget Edmonton Police Service budget increase for 2022 cut to $1M, capital budget finalized Budget and Finances at the City of Edmonton Carbon budget Countdown to 2050: Explaining Edmonton's carbon budget Snow and ice Edmonton crews ready to catch up on snow clearing after 3-week deep freeze 'A big inconvenience': Residents in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood frustrated with windrows left behind Winter Roads at the City of Edmonton Transportation Lengthy walking distance complaints roll in on Edmonton's new bus routes, no changes recommended in first update to council PSA: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA-

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Elks clean house 'Significant on and off-field problems': Edmonton Elks fire president, general manager and head coach Animal cruelty unit With Canada's first animal cruelty unit, Edmonton police aim to curtail other criminal behaviour Cannabis over EPL Edmonton Public Library loses appeals to shut down cannabis stores Family homeless shelters Edmonton needs a shelter for homeless families, outreach worker says Greenfield land Tweet thread from Michael Janz Troy's tweet Anti-racism initiatives City of Edmonton awards nearly $215K to 16 community anti-racism initiatives in first instalment of grant program Uncovering deeper layers: Art projects funded to confront racism across the city Budget Calgarians to face nearly 4% tax hike as council approves 2022 budget Councillor introductions Andrew Knack Erin Rutherford Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network : locally grown, community supported. This week we talked about ATB Financial . ATB has a history of doing what's right for its clients, especially when times are tough—because ATB was Built to help Albertans. We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong,

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Our Guests Photos Sarah Hamilton Website Twitter Andrew Knack Website Twitter Aaron Paquette Website Twitter 2019 Council Roundup Recaps Nov. 8 July 19 May 24 March 22 Feb. 15 Christmas 2018 JeoPEARdy - Elise Stolte, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips, Mack Male Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB. This week we talked about A Tale of Two Weeklies , a new podcast series "that digs into the rise and fall of Edmonton’s SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly, two alt-weeklies engaged in a newspaper war that neither survived." We also highlighted ATB's Branch for Arts & Culture . "Designed by artists for artists, the Branch for Arts and Culture caters to the unique needs of people who work in creative industries." Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundup every week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free. ★ Support this podcast ★

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Live Show Speaking Municipally Live Councillor Sarah Hamilton Councillor Andrew Knack Startup Edmonton Councillor Mistake Calgary’s Elbow Park residents win fight against rezoning application Linda Cochrane City Manager to Retire from the City on December 31, 2019 Federal Election Alberta is blue, but what else is new? Innovation Hub EEDC leased it, but will they come? EACOS YEG Innovation Compass Tech Jobs Canadian tech jobs surge, but office space crunch persists Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network , powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power , "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast, which looks at what the federal election results mean for Alberta. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundup every week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free. ★ Support this podcast ★