City council has approved the final property tax increase for 2025, and it's lower than expected … except maybe not? Plus, the City started removing EPark meters … but maybe not? We also discuss the integrity commissioner's annual report, and bike lanes.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Property tax increaseNews Release: City Council approves tax levy increaseEdmonton property tax increase set at 5.7%, lower than expected -Edmonton sets tax levy increase at 5.7 per cent -Province Inflicts Steep Property Tax Increase on Calgarians - Jyoti GondekEPark metersPaquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parkingEdmonton city council looking for ways to help smartphone-less drivers pay for parkingCoun. Aaron Paquette's motionIntegrity commissioner's annual reportOn the agenda: Tax increase, integrity commissioner, sidewalk improvementsBike lanesAlberta transportation minister wants bike lanes gone, critics say stay in your laneKeith Gerein: Nuisance or not, Edmonton's bike lanes are no business of the UCP governmentFrom the Taproot newsroomBusiness park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expandU of A launches Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, aiming for 'transformational impact'Rapid fireOilers playoff run sparks business boom and community spirit in EdmontonNews Release: Free compost available at Eco StationsElection questionIt's time to share what's on your election agendaWhat issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★
