Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to Edmonton City Council so you don't have to!

Hosted by Troy Pavlek and Mack Male.

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Skip the meeting if you UCPlease

Coun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who b...

Strike! Double! Turkey! ... Gutterball

We discuss the strike that was averted at the last minute, council compensation, an update on the ICE District parking lots.Here are the relevant links for this episod...

Shortchanging Edmonton: A Part of Our Heritage (fund)

We dig into the provincial budget and how it affects Edmonton. Plus, the Katz Group wants an extension for its gravel parking lots, and critics question the effectiven...

The secret federal government plot to steal our river valley

This week, we discuss City Plan measurements, the National Urban Park initiative, a looming CSU52 vote on the city's "best and final" offer, and the implications of en...

Six rezonings, 10 bike routes, and 12 OPs

This week, OP12 returned and council appears to be a bit more bearish on the idea. Plus, we learn more about the bike routes being built in 2024, and there are six rez...

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