Speaking Municipally

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

The Wedge

• New mixed-use residential tower looking to make a 'Wedge' on Jasper Avenue

Northlands Coliseum

• Northlands neighbours anxious for Coliseum redevelopment to move forward

EEDC Audit

• Councillors pass motion to prioritize EEDC audit in 2019 after phishing scam

Jon Dziadyk

• Edmonton councillor backs down from using $44K in taxpayers' money for MBA degree
• JonDziadyk.com: What Do These Have in Common: My Council Role, Corporate Culture, and an Executive MBA?
• Jon Dziadyk's tweet
• 2018 Councillors' Ward Expenses

City Hall Upgrades

• Councillors choose simple glass door over costly office upgrades at Edmonton City Hall

TransEd closing 95 Avenue

• Residents don't like TransEd proposal to close 95 Avenue and speed LRT construction

Opening LRT Stations in the cold

• Councillor wants Edmonton LRT stations open 24 hours during extreme cold

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