fromyeg
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Cartmell diagnosis for the problem with Edmonton’s downtown: not enough parking.
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Cartmell diagnosis for the problem with Edmonton’s downtown: not enough parking.
TAS
Senior Member
Calgary's current mayor Gondek made proposal during one of their final council meetings prior to election break - it's to begin pilot to end open drug use.
"Bylaw would give more authority to peace officers to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances, an analysis of the approaches taken by other Canadian municipalities who have worked to ban open drug use, as well as court diversion programs like community courts."
“A pilot program through Community Court will ensure those violating the law are held accountable while also being connected to supports that can help them get on a better path,” she said. “This is about restoring confidence in public spaces and creating real solutions for Calgarians.”
Lastly, the mayor is asking that a letter be sent to the provincial Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services as soon as possible to request transit and peace officers be given enhanced authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances. She wants this process to be expedited.
Is banning open drug use being talked about in Edmonton by any of the candidates or is it already banned but just not enforced?
"Bylaw would give more authority to peace officers to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances, an analysis of the approaches taken by other Canadian municipalities who have worked to ban open drug use, as well as court diversion programs like community courts."
“A pilot program through Community Court will ensure those violating the law are held accountable while also being connected to supports that can help them get on a better path,” she said. “This is about restoring confidence in public spaces and creating real solutions for Calgarians.”
Lastly, the mayor is asking that a letter be sent to the provincial Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services as soon as possible to request transit and peace officers be given enhanced authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances. She wants this process to be expedited.
Is banning open drug use being talked about in Edmonton by any of the candidates or is it already banned but just not enforced?
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SarcasticMarmot
Active Member
Open drug use is already banned under the Controlled Substances and Drug Act. The police have the power to confiscate, arrest, detain, and charge people for open drug use.
Near as I can tell this is about giving bylaw officers similar power. Which Edmonton explored. But they will run into the same issues, bylaw isn't really equipped/trained for this kind of confrontation and with Calgary having a whopping 90 bylaw officers total, it won't make a noticable dent.
David A
Senior Member
Maybe I missed hearing about it, but I had no idea this was happening and probably would have went if I did. However, it sounds like there was a good discussion and questions related various downtown issues.
While I don't agree with everything said, I do agree the current council has not done a very good job in dealing with the problems or trying to improve and promote downtown.
'Absolute disaster': Inaction on the arts, Downtown Edmonton night life slammed at mayoral forum
Downtown Business Association CEO calls current council's handling of downtown and arts files an 'absolute disaster'
edmontonjournal.com
TAS
Senior Member
Maybe I missed hearing about it, but I had no idea this was happening and probably would have went if I did. However, it sounds like there was a good discussion and questions related various downtown issues.
While I don't agree with everything said, I do agree the current council has not done a very good job in dealing with the problems or trying to improve and promote downtown.
'Absolute disaster': Inaction on the arts, Downtown Edmonton night life slammed at mayoral forum
Downtown Business Association CEO calls current council's handling of downtown and arts files an 'absolute disaster'
In terms of trying to improve dt, this council approved $45 million for dt park in 2024, and approved the $250 million event centre in 2025. And now the student housing initiative which is a significant initiaitve.
I'd say those are 3 highlights with long lasting impacts. 2022 especially was a bust with covid recovery and no city could anticipate the proliferation of homelessness - even though city spent $91 million on affordable housing this term. Large cuts provincially, too.
Of course major dollars were already committed to lrt expansion making dt more accessible for many - that huge cost will impact the current and next council in terms of money to spend on other things.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Anand Pye for Ward O-day'min's 5 Priorities: https://www.anandpye.ca/priorities
Hardcore for the Core
Your taxes should help maintain and beautify our communities, not fund vanity projects in the suburbs. Anand will be a strong voice for:- Improving core infrastructure and amenities in core communities
- Better coordinated construction to reduce disruptions
- Reliable, responsive maintenance you can count on
- Building more housing downtown and around transit.
Safer Communities
You deserve to feel safe where you live. In our communities, Anand will create:- More visible community policing to stop issues before they start
- Partnerships with social services to support people in crisis
- Higher standards for our public spaces and transit
- More funding for traffic calming measures on neighbourhood roads and near school.
Solutions for Homelessness
We need bold action to support Edmontonians experiencing homelessness. Anand will use his development and government relations experience to:- Leverage City land to build more affordable and permanent supportive housing
- Supercharge partnerships with non-profits and other levels of government to get things built
Smarter Infill
Responsible growth starts with respecting neighbourhood concerns. As your City Councillor, Anand will:- Mandate reasonable building sizes and fewer units mid-block
- Explore solutions for parking challenges
- Prioritize infill on corner lots
A City of Opportunity
Edmonton is a city of innovators and builders. Anand will make the City a partner, not a hindrance, for entrepreneurs and local businesses by:- Keeping our City clean, safe, and well-maintained
- Investing in public spaces and creating great experiences in our core business districts
- Growing our tourism, arts, and culture sectors, because a vibrant city attracts visitors, talent, and investment that help local businesses thrive
- Supporting business growth by investing in lightning-fast permitting, reliable transit and transportation access, and partnership with our universities.
policyenthusiast
Active Member
I'd like fries with my nothing burger.
policyenthusiast
Active Member
Heavy media push against Walters from Cartmell, apparently Walters claimed the City could withhold "education" tax at the municipal level. Yet another case of why electing representatives with a cursory understanding of the MGA is important.
Municipal governments are not independent entities.
Municipal governments are not independent entities.
IanO
Superstar
His follow up response is about changing the model ie. push for changes in the MGA.
policyenthusiast
Active Member
As good a pivot as one could make here, but the province would never grant municipalities the ability to withhold their money.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Forwarded by the Cartmell campaign:
David A
Senior Member
Well they may not be independent, but if they are collecting it they do have some control over remitting it. I remember years ago Ed Tel got into a dispute with AGT and threatened to with hold long distance revenues and eventually won the essentially municipal vs. province political battle they precipitated. So it is more complicated than that.
Of course lest we forget, fairly recently Cartmell was the guy who claimed the city could suspend its zoning rules, so perhaps he is really not the best one to throw stones here on what is legally possible.
TAS
Senior Member
Forwarded by the Cartmell campaign:
I think Walters got into this race too late.
Two-person race.
The_Cat
Senior Member
How many votes has Cartmell missed?
fjordgard
Active Member
Leger also with a poll out today. Pretty sure no one knows what is gonna happen with that many undecided...