EGGregious violation of the code of conduct are... fine?

This week we do some roleplay: Troy says what he wants about anything as is his free speech right, and Mack defends him for it, and speaks for him while he hides from consequences.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

School Bussing

• COVID-19 triggers school bus driver shortage in Edmonton

Walmart Closed

• South Edmonton Walmart closed after a dozen staff are diagnosed with COVID-19

Streetcar Tracks

• The High Level Streetcar's extension to Whyte Ave is making progress!

Sanction Hearing

• Edmonton Coun. Mike Nickel avoids punishment for code of conduct violations in narrow vote
• Meeting agenda and minutes
• GUNTER: City council could set dangerous precedent if it reprimands Nickel
• City Council's Sanction Hearings & Code of Conduct: Change Is Needed
• Nickel's victory tweet
• Knack's tweet
• Paquette's tweet

Station Pointe

• 'We’re up against a rock and a hard place': Edmonton city council approves rezoning of Windermere, Belvedere lots
• City proposes rezoning to reignite development at Station Pointe
• Paquette's tweet
• Ashley Salvador's tweet

Coronation Rec Centre

• 'It's shocking': Coronation recreation centre will need additional $46 million to host international sporting events as planned
• August 28 Council Roundup

Surplus Buildings

• Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winter
• Hotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winter
• Iveson calls on senior governments to help buy hotels, apartment buildings to house city's homeless

Financial Update

• City of Edmonton projecting $23.8 million shortfall by end of year due to COVID-19 pandemic
• May 1 Council Roundup
• July 3 Council Roundup
• August 28 Council Roundup

Speak to us!

• Voicelink.fm

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