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I was walking by City Hall tonight on my way to Chinatown to eat Christmas dinner. I noticed a sign placed on the north doors stating that City Hall is no longer open to the public. My question is simple. If the public is supposedly too dangerous to be let into city hall (which has armed guards and police ready at all times), why must I be forced to walk alongside the very dangerous public.

Unacceptable.

Merry Christmas all!
 
Barnaby said:
I was walking by City Hall tonight on my way to Chinatown to eat Christmas dinner. I noticed a sign placed on the north doors stating that City Hall is no longer open to the public. My question is simple. If the public is supposedly too dangerous to be let into city hall (which has armed guards and police ready at all times), why must I be forced to walk alongside the very dangerous public.

Unacceptable.

Merry Christmas all!
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There was a targeted attack at City Hall just this year. I don't know you, and perhaps you have amassed a number of enemies, but it's likely that you are at a lower risk of such a targeted attack - and if you are, you may retreat to your home where you are welcome to limit public access.

It's a fair question (i.e. why is it closed to the public), but I think that the answer has to start with an acknowledgement of what happened there in January.
 
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Whattagame said:
There was a targeted attack at City Hall just this year. I don't know you, and perhaps you have amassed a number of enemies, but it's likely that you are at a lower risk of such a targeted attack - and if you are, you may retreat to your home where you are welcome to limit public access.

It's a fair question (i.e. why is it closed to the public), but I think that the answer has to start with an acknowledgement of what happened there in January.
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I'm probably at a higher risk of assault or attack than a majority of city council, which drive into the office from their suburban homes. I know this this a common excuse that people bring up when it comes to what is essentially a tiered system of public safety.

I understand the stated reason why City Hall is closed, but this same level of action doesn't occur in transit stations, which should be 100% closed to anyone that hasn't paid.
 
Friendmonton said:
It might’ve been closed for the holidays but it’s open during regular hours with more security and a bag check now.
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You are correct:

https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/city-hall

City Hall has reopened to the public and can be accessed through the southwest and southeast entrances only. Operating hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm on weekends and holidays.

Enhanced security processes including a security screening and bag check, are in place. Please allow for ample time to complete these processes before your meeting start time.

The outrage is on a hair trigger for a pretty benign issue.
 
Barnaby said:
I'm probably at a higher risk of assault or attack than a majority of city council, which drive into the office from their suburban homes. I know this this a common excuse that people bring up when it comes to what is essentially a tiered system of public safety.

I understand the stated reason why City Hall is closed, but this same level of action doesn't occur in transit stations, which should be 100% closed to anyone that hasn't paid.
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You're equivocating general public safety with building security, which is...weird.
 
Coun. Stevenson has a notable challenger in O'daymin for upcoming election.

Anand Pye, who has been CEO of the Edmonton commercial development group NAIOP, is stepping down after 8 years to take a shot at municipal politics

edmontonjournal.com

NAIOP Edmonton's first CEO to step down in New Year

Anand Pye, who has led the Edmonton commercial real estate development advocacy group for eight years, is eyeing a seat on city council.
edmontonjournal.com edmontonjournal.com
 
TAS said:
Coun. Stevenson has a notable challenger in O'daymin for upcoming election.

Anand Pye, who has been CEO of the Edmonton commercial development group NAIOP, is stepping down after 8 years to take a shot at municipal politics

edmontonjournal.com

NAIOP Edmonton's first CEO to step down in New Year

Anand Pye, who has led the Edmonton commercial real estate development advocacy group for eight years, is eyeing a seat on city council.
edmontonjournal.com edmontonjournal.com
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Interested to see his platform. Could be a strong candidate based on prior role. Anyone have insight on him and his positions?
 
thommyjo said:
Interested to see his platform. Could be a strong candidate based on prior role. Anyone have insight on him and his positions?
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His platform will be the same as Tim Cartmell's as he will most likely be running for that party. It looks like development industry and downtown groups are putting their weight behind Cartmell - chamber, BILD, downtown recovery coalition. I'm sure the EDBA as well.
 
TAS said:
Coun. Stevenson has a notable challenger in O'daymin for upcoming election.

Anand Pye, who has been CEO of the Edmonton commercial development group NAIOP, is stepping down after 8 years to take a shot at municipal politics

edmontonjournal.com

NAIOP Edmonton's first CEO to step down in New Year

Anand Pye, who has led the Edmonton commercial real estate development advocacy group for eight years, is eyeing a seat on city council.
edmontonjournal.com edmontonjournal.com
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I've been wondering why he stepped down as CEO. Strong candidate indeed.
 
policyenthusiast said:
I've been wondering why he stepped down as CEO. Strong candidate indeed.
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I wonder if we're going to get at least one more strong candidate for mayor - it would be nice to have at least one other strong contender outside Sohi (if still running) and Cartmell.

Should start to hear some things in January.
 
TAS said:
I wonder if we're going to get at least one more strong candidate for mayor - it would be nice to have at least one other strong contender outside Sohi (if still running) and Cartmell.

Should start to hear some things in January.
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In 2021 we had:
  • Abdul Malik Chukwudi – engineer
  • Rick Comrie – business owner
  • Brian (Breezy) Gregg – retired music artist
  • Kim Krushell – former councillor
  • Augustine Marah – teacher and community activist
  • Mike Nickel – incumbent ward 11 councillor
  • Michael Oshry – former councillor
  • Amarjeet Sohi – former councillor and MP
  • Diana Steele – President of Crestwood Community League
  • Cheryll Watson – Former Head of Innovate Edmonton
Of those, only 5 had more than 1% of the votes tallied (bolded). If that's any indication, we should expect around 4 more "serious" candidates after Cartmell.
 
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