Speaking Municipally | Balancing the budget on the backs of 12-year-olds

Balancing the budget on the backs of 12-year-olds

October 20, 2023 / 38:25/E238 Download MP3

Taproot's new reporter, Stephanie Swensrude, joins the show. We discuss transit for youth, downtown retail, and of course, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Stephanie Swensrude

Youth transit

Fare Policy Amendment — Children Under 12

Downtown retail

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Zoning Bylaw Renewal

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Bike lanes

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Pension plan

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