Croqgetting better uses out of our surplus school sites

We're joined by EPSB Ward F Trustee Michael Janz to discuss surplus school sites and a little-known public school board power to levy new taxes.

Plus, we address Troy's tweets.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Cold Weather

• PSA - Extreme weather response activated

Coal Mining

• 'Dead letter': Kenney defends coal policy change in Rocky Mountains

Terror Orgs

• Proud Boys added to Canada’s list of terrorist groups

Michael Janz

• MichaelJanz.ca
• @MichaelJanz

Surplus Schools

• City endorses sale of surplus public school lands in Kiniski Gardens to private school
• Rethinking the JUA: Opportunities for strong school and strong communities - Trustee Michael Janz 2017

School Taxes

• Alberta school boards lobby to reinstate funding program for children with disabilities and delays
• Groundwork: How UCP cuts have dramatically changed early learning support for preschoolers
• Should education funding be placed on the municipal ballot?
• February 9, 2021 - Edmonton Public Schools

High Level Line

• City council to provide support but no money for High Level Line project

Troy's Posts

• Endorsing Ashley Salvador
• Cheryll Watson launches an uninspiring and unfocused campaign
• Bringing the noise

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