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 Mack Male and Stephanie Swensrude.

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Ending the year on a tight vote

We spoke to Mayor Andrew Knack about our growing city, and our shrinking regional economic development organization. Plus, council held a public hearing, reviewed prop...

Tapping onto transit and into trees

You can now tap your credit card, debit card, or digital wallet to ride transit. Additionally, we'll discuss updates to the capital and operating budgets, and progress...

Snow more money

The tax increase for 2026 is set at 6.9%. We examine the 2026 budget deliberations and Edmonton's growth pressures, noting what council decided on, and why. Plus, the ...

The itsy bitsy surplus

This week, council got to ask questions about the proposed fall budget adjustment. Plus, we learn more about the city's plan to enforce speed limits, the "end" of cons...

No rubber stamp here

Council held its first public hearing since the election, and infill was front and centre. Plus, we talk about Vision Zero, P3 projects, and the upcoming budget season...

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