We might Guava problem with following through on our priorities

Council chambers are full of people exercising their democratic right and speaking to council; Troy breaks down why that's stupid and why they shouldn't. And meanwhile we're back to the old refrain: city administration does not seem to be following council's strategic direction in day-to-day operation of the city.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Calgary 2026

• Plebiscite results

Metro Line LRT

• ‘A non-event’: Thales says things rolled smoothly during LRT signal testing

Signs

• Residents and drivers question massive amount of traffic signs on south Edmonton street

Public Hearing & Speaking at Council

• Rec centres, tax burden dominate Edmonton city budget hearing
• The City of Edmonton has an opportunity to support new approaches to local journalism

All is Bright

• All is Bright on 124
• Andrew Knack's tweet
• Robert Summers' tweet

Community Rec Facilities

• City could save $1.4M closing trio of underused pools, community 'blindsided'
• Program & Service Review Project Plan

Scramble Intersections

• Edmonton rolling out three more scramble crosswalks in bid to reduce pedestrian deaths

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