Municipal Politics

[constance_chlore]

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Honestly, I truly appreciate Knack's ability to stay cool. People can send him anything short of a death threat and he'll respond with "I totally see where you're coming from!" People-pleasing is a liability, but it's also an asset.

 

[trevorhayden]

That is true Cartmell has visions of blowing everything up from the inside.

 

[David A]

It's a vision, but I don't think a good one.

 

[policyenthusiast]

Darrell Friesen has declared for sipiwiyiniwak - YEGVote 2025

Darrell has finished and submitted his nomination paperwork, he will be running for the seat formerly held by Sarah Hamilton

 

[thommyjo]

Knack is the only candidate with vision.

What’s the vision?

 

[Gus Haynes]

Devin Dreeshen to Edmonton cyclists: DROP DEAD

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project

Dreeshen says the plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city's north side will have a negative impact on the provincial road network

edmontonjournal.com

 

[TAS]

Devin Dreeshen to Edmonton cyclists: DROP DEAD

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project

Dreeshen says the plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city's north side will have a negative impact on the provincial road network

edmontonjournal.com

Mayoralty candidate Tony Caterina has stated his support for Dreeshen's letter.

I would like to hear Cartmell's comment on the this letter - both in terms of 132 Ave and the province weighing in on a city road project that it is not even funding.

 

[BrettB]

On top of all that, the minister calls 132 a major thoroughfare, which it isn't. 127 and 137 are designed for that function.

 

[Gus Haynes]

I wanna know why this MAGA chud from Sylvan Lake is weighing in on a municipal issue.

The YEG Bike Coalition released a letter on Thursday opposing the province's stance against bike lanes.

"The YEG Bike Coalition strongly opposes the province of Alberta's proposed interference with the City of Edmonton's 132 Avenue collector renewal project, specifically the effort to remove long-planned, community-supported bike lanes and revert to a dangerous, outdated road design," the letter states.

"Let's be clear: 132 Avenue is a city-owned residential collector road. It's not part of Alberta's provincial highway system. The province does not fund this project, nor does it maintain or operate this roadway."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-bike-lane-project-met-with-provincial-opposition-1.7513587

And get a load of this upcoming nanny state-ism:

Dreeshen added that Alberta could follow Ontario in legislating any new bike lane that comes from the removal of a vehicle lane would require provincial approval.

Ontario’s law, passed last year, also gave it the power to order municipalities to remove bike lanes and reinstall traffic lanes. A Charter challenge has been launched against parts of the bill.

‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan | Globalnews.ca

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

globalnews.ca

 

[trevorhayden]

It's all political. Buckle up for this wild ride as UCP pursues its agenda to let kids die on our roads, in hospitals, in forced treatment centers, and in foster homes.

 

[Gronk!]

I'd like to know 2 things:
1. Has this MAGA chud from Sylvan Lake ever ridden a bicycle or drove his RAM 1500 in the big city?
2. If the municipal leaders tell him to go pound sand, will this jeopardize the province's recent funding announcements for ICE District 2, Coliseum demolition, Norquest, etc?

 

[David A]

I'd like to know 2 things:
1. Has this MAGA chud from Sylvan Lake ever ridden a bicycle or drove his RAM 1500 in the big city?
2. If the municipal leaders tell him to go pound sand, will this jeopardize the province's recent funding announcements for ICE District 2, Coliseum demolition, Norquest, etc?

I really doubt this MLA from rural Alberta is very familiar with this area of Edmonton, or interested in it, except perhaps as a political wedge issue.

Of course as there are no UCP MLA's in Edmonton, I doubt most of them really care about or understand our communities very well.

 

[YEG Bus Rider]

2. If the municipal leaders tell him to go pound sand, will this jeopardize the province's recent funding announcements for ICE District 2, Coliseum demolition, Norquest, etc?

I'd be more concerned about Government of Alberta blocking Canadian Permanent Transit Fund funding with Bill 18. Probably a good thing that ETS is going through CUTA now instead of Edmonton Transit Riders (ETR).

Although...

 

[Greenspace]

Devin Dreeshen to Edmonton cyclists: DROP DEAD

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project

Dreeshen says the plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city's north side will have a negative impact on the provincial road network

edmontonjournal.com

I'm famous! 0:36 is footage from opening day of the Downtown Bike Grid (2016?)

 

[David A]

Has the Minister gone back to day drinking?