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Feb 22 7 tweets 3 min read
Hilariously/fittingly, my first Edmonton assignment is covering #yegcc. Not sure yet if this will be a regular thing. But in any case, if I can figure out what's going on enough, I will tweet a bit.
I'm extraordinary lucky this morning and for my first meeting I get to hear Edmonton poet laureate Titilope Sonuga read at #yegcc. Image
....that should say "extraordinarily" 😑
#yegcc is getting an update from the integrity commissioner today. Here's an overview of complaints about council members' conduct: Image
A lot of the complaints in 2021 were received in the period leading up to the municipal election — people concerned about endorsements etc. That's why the number is higher that year.
I don't know if this is some cruel municipal politics joke, but #yegcc has been in private session for... a lot of the scheduled meeting time today. Not much to report on my end.
#yegcc unanimously passed a proposed anti-racism strategy.
And now they're done until the meeting continues Thursday? Because that's how things work around here? Wild.

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Feb 24
We are out of #ableg budget lockup. Here's what you need to know, from @reportrix: edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/…
Some details about what the budget means for the City of Edmonton — more to come, about to speak with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new… #yegcc
Mayor Sohi's initial budget reaction: "Today, I'm deeply disappointed that our provincial government did not show up for us as a true collaborative partner. ... We asked for four basic needs, and we have seen nothing in return." #yegcc
Read 9 tweets
Sep 3, 2021
So the provincial COVID update is done, just a few minutes before #yyccc's discussion on the pandemic is set to start. We now know a provincial mask mandate is returning, so talking about a local mask bylaw might be moot. calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…
Things are kicking off. Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra is charing from home, but Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart, Coun. Shane Keating and Coun. Jyoti Gondek are in chambers. #yyccc
Based on roll call, sounds like all members of #yyccc are participating in this committee meeting. Mayor Naheed Nenshi also among those participating remotely.
Read 71 tweets
Sep 1, 2021
I'm back at #yyccc for transportation and transit committee this morning. Currently getting an update on how COVID has affected mobility trends — there's been a recovery in travel except to downtown, and workplaces in general.
City official says public transit ridership is still at about just 30% typical baseline. This was the situation throughout the summer except for a bit of a bump during Stampede. #yyccc
There have been almost 400,000 e-scooter trips since they returned to the city in May. #yyccc
Read 4 tweets
Aug 13, 2021
This morning's update with CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange is supposed to start momentarily. I'll have updates. #COVID19AB
Here we go. Dr. Hinshaw is up first. She says since her previous recommendations, she's been watching local and international data, and two factors are leading her to change the plan. #COVID19AB
Hinshaw says COVID hospitalizations are 62% above what modelling said Alberta should expect at this point. She says hospital capacity is still stable. #COVID19AB
Read 36 tweets
Apr 29, 2021
A COVID-related update with Mayor Nenshi, CEMA Chief Sue Henry and CPS Deputy Chief Chad Tawfik is starting momentarily... #yyccc
Nenshi says he has "some not-great news" and he'll be highlighting the need for personal responsibility and discipline as the pandemic continues. #yyccc
Nenshi says he'll be telling some personal stories. One of his friends, younger than him (49) got her first shot but contracted COVID before developing any immune protection and is currently in an induced coma in the ICU. #yyccc
Read 18 tweets
Apr 27, 2021
#yyccc's finance committee very briefly discussed the latest Coun. Joe Magliocca expense report this morning. Magliocca still hasn't publicly apologized as directed last summer, but there's really nothing council or the city can do. calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…
Basically, sanctions were doled out last year already and that's the extent of #yyccc's powers. The ethics advisor told councillors that the only route to go further right now would be to make another complaint to the city integrity commissioner. calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…
Committee is now onto details of a city program to give rebates to people repairing their roof after weather damage, notably last year's hail storm. The rebate would apply to people choosing more resilient materials. calgaryherald.com/news/local-new… #yyccc
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