Edmonton Budget

• 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.

  Money

  Dec 5
  
• 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
  
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• What does affordability crisis, Edmonton tax hike mean for residents?

  Many Alberta municipalities are looking at larger-than-expected tax increases but that could be driving some Edmonton residents outside the city limits.

  Economy

  Nov 23
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• Budget talks continue at Edmonton City Hall as councillors consider possible 7% tax hike

  Mayor Sohi said Edmonton property owners should expect a tax increase of between seven and the original 4.97 per cent. Councillors are trying to trim it down from seven.

  Money

  Nov 22
• Edmonton businesses urge council to focus on core services: ‘7% is too taxing’

  Several organizations representing Edmonton's business community expressed concern about the proposed tax hike and urged city council to be fiscally responsible.

  Economy

  Nov 20
• 7% tax increase may be needed in 2024 to maintain services: City of Edmonton report

  The city is recommending a 7.09 per cent tax increase in 2024 — 2.13 per cent above what was originally approved by city council when it set the four-year budget in December 2022.

  Money

  Oct 26
• ‘We’re in a crunch’: Edmonton city council reacts to $73.8M budget deficit

  The deficit mostly comes from an unexpected salary settlement where Edmonton police officers are owed $43 million in backpay.

  Politics

  Sep 13
• City of Edmonton forecasts $73.8 million deficit in 2023 operating budget

  Transit fare revenues are projected to be almost $12 million lower than budgeted for this year, the city said.

  Politics

  Sep 12
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• Management positions at City of Edmonton axed as city tries to trim budget

  The City of Edmonton will not fill several high-level positions left empty after employees left, and some departments will be merged into the office of the city manager.

  Politics

  Jun 29
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• Snow-clearing plans could ‘trap’ Edmontonians with disabilities, advocate says

  An Edmonton advocate said people with limited mobility are more affected by snow and ice because they may have mobility aids that get caught in or cannot be used in snow and ice.

  Politics

  Jun 19