The close of NomNominations

The federal election is over but we're going FULL STEAM AHEAD on the municipal election!

We'll have a recap from the downtown Mayoral forum, coverage of candidate submissions to the Taproot survey, and the case of the missing candidate platform.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Jason Kenney

• Jason Kenney survives caucus meeting with leadership review to come

Buy and Sell

• Edmonton police and Telus announce new buy-and-sell exchange zones across the city

Baby Zebra

• It's a girl! Proud parents Zuri and... - Edmonton Valley Zoo

Roads and Transit

• What should the residential speed limit be?
• Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
• Do you support the expansion of major roads?
• What should be done about transit fares?
• What is your position on the bus network redesign? What should be done about LRT expansion?

Mayoral Forum

• Troy's tweet thread

Nominations Close

• PSA - Edmonton Election official candidate list now available
• Six Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee incumbents win election races uncontested following close of nominations
• Nominations close for 2021 municipal election

Federal Election

• Liberal Randy Boissonnault claims victory in Edmonton Centre
• Conservative support sags as Albertans add Liberal, NDP MPs
• Federal election: Conservatives' Uppal re-elected in Edmonton Mill Woods despite close race with Liberals
• 'It has been challenging': Edmonton's mayor concerned about city's potential lack of representation in new Liberal caucus

Vaccine Passports

• Find out which Calgary businesses will require vaccine passports after bylaw OK'd by council
• Announcement of optional passport system spurs uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations
• Most Edmonton region municipalities opt in to proof-of-vaccination program

Municipal Rundown

• Municipal election rundown: Sept. 22, 2021
• 'Disappointing, disheartening': O-day'min candidates condemn racism directed at fellow candidate
• Susan Field's tweet
• Aaron Paquette for Ward Dene

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