Shandron't defund the police - or else

Shandro metaphorically yells on city council's driveway while they debate transit safety, Chinatown, and not police funding. Plus, outdoor pools are closed — for now.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Assessment notices

• News Release: 2022 property tax notices in the mail

Tourism funding

• Government of Canada makes major investments in Edmonton summer festival and in tourism experiences across Alberta

Oilers advance

• Oilers eliminate Flames with Game 5 win, advance to first West final in 16 years

Chinatown safety

• Chinatown deaths weigh on discussions of community safety and police funding
• Daughter of Chinatown homicide victim pleads with city councillors to make area safer
• Citizens pack Edmonton council chambers to speak on Chinatown crime, safety and policing
• Project Connection to focus on areas facing increased trends of violence and disorder
• Edmonton LRT system to see more peace officer patrols start Sunday
• Linda Hoang's tweet

Shandro's letter

• Section 30(1) of the Police Act invoked
• Tyler Shandro's tweet
• My response to Minister Shandro's letter on the Police Act. | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
• Administration's presentation

Transit safety

• City council agenda item
• Survey results
• Proposed bylaw amendments

Funding formula

• A safe Edmonton requires a fair and accountable funding strategy. | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

Outdoor pools

• City of Edmonton's outdoor pool season shortened this summer due to budget pressures
• Splash your way into the long weekend as City spray parks open!

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