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Speaking Municipally

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Summary
 Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.© Taproot Publishing Inc. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Revertigo

    Revertigo
    Oct 30 2026

    Edmonton city council learned that the province's order to roll back infill rules won't be simple to carry out. Plus, Alberta's referendum results are in, and council is seeking more municipal autonomy.

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (01:46) - Rolling back infill rules
    • (08:07) - Restoring parking requirements
    • (10:15) - Infill amendments and deadlines
    • (12:18) - Edmonton's push for municipal autonomy
    • (17:01) - Knack meets with the province
    • (21:46) - Alberta's referendum results
    • (26:43) - Stevenson leaves the police commission
    • (30:26) - Council's seats on the police commission
    • (32:31) - The four-year budget
    • (34:34) - Ad: Taproot membership
    • (36:33) - Close

    Here are the relevant links for this episode:

    Infill

    • Order in Council 353/2026 (PDF)
    • City council hears report on upcoming infill zoning bylaw amendments
    • Infill discussion on Instagram

    Municipal autonomy

    • Edmonton to push for more municipal autonomy
    • 'Rebuilding trust': Knack meets with premier, ministers
    • Aaron Paquette's post on municipal autonomy (Instagram)

    Referendum

    • Alberta referendum tallies reveal rural-urban divide on ‘the 9’
    • Nopes to the nine? Blue walls? Five takeaways from Alberta's referendum results
    • Interactives: Referendum results highlight Alberta's rural-urban and partisan divides
    • Dark Phoenix: The Rise, Fall, and Re-emergence of Danielle Smith, by Jeremy Appel
    • Craft Politics Episode 81 - Dave Cournoyer: Alberta voted to stay. What now?

    Police commission

    • City councillor Anne Stevenson leaves role on Edmonton police commission
    • Edmonton city councillor Anne Stevenson resigns from police commission
    • Councillor Stevenson resigns — Edmonton Police Commission
    • Edmonton Police Commission meeting — Nov. 19, 2026

    Budget

    • A five point plan for budget... — Michael Janz
    • City of Edmonton budget and finances

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    37 mins
  • The LRT giveth and the LRT taketh away

    The LRT giveth and the LRT taketh away
    Oct 23 2026

    Adam Dyck, the comedian behind the viral LRT Takes videos, joins us to discuss how he brings fun and thoughtful critique to Edmonton. Plus, we have an update on the Army and Navy building: it's actually happening!

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (01:14) - Army and Navy building update
    • (05:15) - Introducing LRT Takes with Adam Dyck
    • (09:14) - Transit pride and local voices
    • (14:08) - Finding guests and bridging political differences
    • (19:28) - Groat Road and speed limits
    • (21:17) - The donair and pizza debate
    • (23:46) - Edmonton's creative community
    • (25:50) - Adam's hot take on YEGwave
    • (27:14) - Where to find Adam and what's next
    • (29:15) - Reflecting on LRT Takes
    • (31:10) - Close

    Here are the relevant links for this episode:

    Army and Navy building

    • Whyte Avenue's old Army and Navy building starts welcoming new tenants

    Adam Dyck and LRT Takes

    • CTV News on LRT Takes
    • Adam Dyck on Instagram
    • Adam Dyck on Facebook
    • Underdog Comedy Show

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    33 mins
  • A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta

    A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta
    Oct 16 2026
    We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, and we examine the impact of agencies, boards and commissions in 2025.(00:00) - Introduction(01:15) - Ad: Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis(01:53) - Zoning bylaw directive(04:33) - Legal challenges and council's response(10:48) - Councillors react(14:38) - Business uncertainty(16:27) - Referendum advance voting(19:26) - Paula Simons on why voting matters(25:07) - Agencies, boards and commissions(26:53) - Council-directed funding and Station Lands(30:18) - ABCs by the numbers(34:39) - CloseHere are the relevant links for this episode:Zoning and municipal autonomyOn the agenda: Municipal autonomy, funding outcomes, rezoningsKeith Gerein: Premier Smith's edict is in — Edmonton is not allowed to be EdmontonEdmonton could be taking province to court over infill decreeCity of Edmonton may challenge provincial infill order in courtReaction to the infill directiveCoun. Erin Rutherford's reaction on BlueskyCoun. Ashley Salvador's reaction on BlueskyCoun. Karen Principe's statement on FacebookCoun. Thu Parmar's statement on FacebookCoun. Thu Parmar's provincial infill updateCoun. Mike Elliott's statement on FacebookEdmonton Neighbourhoods United's post on FacebookAlberta referendumElections Alberta: 2026 referendum voter informationYour turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soonElections Alberta: Notice of voting location closing time changesVote on Alberta's future brings together former premiers who once sparred in legislatureCarney to attend 'Forever Canadian' rallies in Alberta days before referendumABCsOct. 14 council agenda: Municipal Funding Arrangements Outcome Reporting — 2025Station LandsThis episode is brought to you by the Office of Councillor Michael Janz. Join Veronica O. Davis, author of Inclusive Transportation, on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. to explore how transportation can connect communities and what better transit could look like in Edmonton's next four-year budget. Proceeds will go to Edmonton Transit Riders. Get your ticket today.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Reach the Edmonton region with Taproot. Explore advertising and sponsorship opportunities to connect your organization, opportunity, or message with people who choose Taproot to stay informed and connected. ★ Support this podcast ★
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    37 mins
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