Aaron out the budget concerns
Download MP3We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:00) - Aaron Paquette
- (11:02) - Municipal/provincial relations
- (17:08) - Regional growth pressures
- (25:42) - Downtown incentives
- (27:45) - Ad: Park Power
- (28:22) - Budget engagement
- (32:49) - Social return
- (35:30) - Budget experience
- (39:53) - Budget approach
- (47:23) - Budge communication
- (50:05) - What does success look like?
- (53:09) - Be kind
- (54:20) - Close
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Aaron Paquette
Budget
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Stephanie Swensrude
Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED.
