Edmonton Budget

• As Edmontonians brace for possible 8.1% tax hike, city councillors look to lower the increase

  Earlier this fall, city administrators recommended that city council implement an 8.1 per cent property tax increase for 2025.

  Politics

  Nov 14
  
• Edmonton proposes 8.1% property tax hike for 2025

  Back in April, Edmonton city council approved hikes of 7.0 per cent next year and 6.3 per cent in 2026. The proposed numbers still need to go before council.

  Money

  Oct 31
  
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• Tax hike or service cuts? Edmonton faces another year of budget pressure

  A preliminary estimate projects a tax levy increase of 13 per cent in 2025 without making any adjustments. 

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  Aug 15
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• Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letter

  There could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.

  Politics

  May 6
• City of Edmonton to take over aging Citadel Theatre

  Nearly 50 years after it was first signed, the Citadel Theatre’s lease with the city will expire in September. One way or another, Edmonton will take over the building.

  Money

  May 3
• Not much ‘wiggle’ room as Edmonton council has final debate on 8.7% tax increase

  City councillors are discussing amendments to the operating budget that would translate to a 8.7 per cent property tax increase for Edmonton homeowners.

  Politics

  Apr 23
• 8.7% tax increase recommended to meet Edmonton’s 2024 operating budget

  The city's spring operating budget adjustment recommends a 8.7 per cent tax increase for 2024 — an additional 2.1 per cent increase than what was approved in November 2023.

  Money

  Apr 11
• City of Edmonton aims to cut $60M from budget while re-allocating another $240M

  Edmonton city council is looking at ways to cut $60 million in costs and re-allocate another $240 million towards housing, climate change, public transit and core services.

  Politics

  Feb 21
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• Too soon to say if snow-free November will save Edmonton money

  Edmonton just saw the driest November on record. Roughly 600 internal city staff hired for the snow and ice program have been redeployed to other city maintenance work.

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  Dec 5, 2023
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• Edmonton city council approves 6.6% tax increase on properties for 2024

  After lengthy deliberations, a majority of Edmonton city councillors voted on Tuesday to approve a 6.6 per cent tax increase on properties for next year.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2023