Municipal Politics

[fromyeg]

Speaking of Knack, I haven't seen any of his signs up yet. Anyone? Anyone?

I’ve seen a fair few up in Ward papastew (more than any other mayoral candidate.) They seemed to come out in the last week or so.

 

[TAS]

She brought the environmentally catastrophic tar sands upon us? Enough said.

And Notley and the Alberta NDP helped increase our oil output significantly with pipeline advocacy so are you fully dismissing her, too?And are you suggesting Knack finds the Alberta oil industry catastrophic or is anti-oil industry?

 

[Glenco]

She brought the environmentally catastrophic tar sands upon us? Enough said.

Anne McLellan represented the interests of her constituents the overwhelming majority of whom wanted to see this happen. Over the past thirty years the Liberals have done more in this regard than any conservative government including our own provincial UCP. I would suggest that your view point is in the minority but if it were in the majority wouldn’t you expect her to reflect that?

 

[policyenthusiast]

It is rumoured that a major force for good in Alberta and Edmonton has died. When announced, the effect of their death and cause will shake the Province and City to its core, and alter its course for a generation.

Bertie Beaver of Alberta Wildfire found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

 

[archited]

Does that mean you plan to move back as just being here isn’t sufficient to vote provincially or municipally - you need to be resident and have ID that confirms that. It’s not like voting federally where you can still vote as an ex-pat using your last Canadian residence (so they know which riding you can vote in) as long as you have maintained your citizenship and registered with elections Canada (they actually mail out a special ballot to those registered).

I know all of that Ken and that's why I said my voting this go-round was unlikely. And yes the move back will be (semi) permanent.

 

[David A]

I’ve seen a fair few up in Ward papastew (more than any other mayoral candidate.) They seemed to come out in the last week or so.

A couple days ago I saw one sign for Knack west of downtown in his former area as councilor I think, and that is it. I haven't seen anything for any other candidates yet though.

 

[kcantor]

From today's Journal:

"'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts​

'Where we see municipalities trying to veer outside their lane and outside the jurisdiction where you see municipalities doing woke politics that are better suited at provincial or national level ... then you're going to see an active provincial government putting municipalities on track'"

'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts

Premier Danielle Smith has tasked her municipal affairs minister with eliminating municipal conflicts, and limiting property tax increases.

edmontonjournal.com

It will be really interesting to see what kind of responses this elicits as the province's municipal election campaigns heat up and whether the reaction is one of "yes, we're creatures of the province and should do what they say" or one of "it shouldn't matter whether it's bike lanes or taxation, stay in your own f'ing and leave us be responsible to our own voters".

 

[David A]

Why? Both pre and post her time in parliament and in cabinet she had an exceptional ability to deal with everyone - liberal, conservative, federal, provincial,. municipal, public, non-profit and private sector. I have heard many stories saying that if it weren't for her support and creativity, a wide range of projects and events would never have taken place including the federal measures that enabled the development of the oil sands and without which the oil sands wouldn't have happened at all. She certainly wasn't the only person responsible but without her contributions the others would not have been enough.

I also feel she did a very good job for Edmonton and was generally fairly well regarded by most. Having this, and the endorsement of the past mayor, is a boost for Walters.

 

[bodsbods9090]

From today's Journal:

"'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts​

'Where we see municipalities trying to veer outside their lane and outside the jurisdiction where you see municipalities doing woke politics that are better suited at provincial or national level ... then you're going to see an active provincial government putting municipalities on track'"

'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts

Premier Danielle Smith has tasked her municipal affairs minister with eliminating municipal conflicts, and limiting property tax increases.

edmontonjournal.com

It will be really interesting to see what kind of responses this elicits as the province's municipal election campaigns heat up and whether the reaction is one of "yes, we're creatures of the province and should do what they say" or one of "it shouldn't matter whether it's bike lanes or taxation, stay in your own f'ing and leave us be responsible to our own voters".

Nice to see the United Clown Party is staying in their lane and letting the cities do their own thing...

 

[David A]

From today's Journal:

"'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts​

'Where we see municipalities trying to veer outside their lane and outside the jurisdiction where you see municipalities doing woke politics that are better suited at provincial or national level ... then you're going to see an active provincial government putting municipalities on track'"

'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts

Premier Danielle Smith has tasked her municipal affairs minister with eliminating municipal conflicts, and limiting property tax increases.

edmontonjournal.com

It will be really interesting to see what kind of responses this elicits as the province's municipal election campaigns heat up and whether the reaction is one of "yes, we're creatures of the province and should do what they say" or one of "it shouldn't matter whether it's bike lanes or taxation, stay in your own f'ing and leave us be responsible to our own voters".

It is the UCP again trying to create another controversy and distraction. I doubt anyone running for municipal office wants more restrictions on them, but the winner will also have to try work with the province.

So it might be best to ignore this. However, we'll see if anyone takes the bait. If they do the UCP will surely spin it as being in favour of higher taxes.

 

[husky]

It would be a more useful policy if it had metrics attached to it.

 

[trevorhayden]

Is the UCP going to pay their fair share?

 

[policyenthusiast]

The mandate letter also includes "protection" against tax subclassing on non-principal residences, which could kill Edmonton's derelict residential tax subclass and Canmore's residential vacancy tax.

 

[TAS]

The mandate letter also includes "protection" against tax subclassing on non-principal residences, which could kill Edmonton's derelict residential tax subclass and Canmore's residential vacancy tax.

Hopefully the province would look at the success of that policy introduced by Salvador which has directly resulted in 300+ demolitions of problem properties and 31% fewer fires.

Now the city is looking at a similar policy for derelict commercial buildings and I hope they have success.

 

[trevorhayden]

I hope the City extends the subclass to vacant commercial and residential lots. I hate lots that sit as an open field for years.