Mack is the co-founder and CEO of Taproot Publishing. Prior to becoming an entrepreneurial journalist, Mack spent more than a decade working in software development.
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On the agenda: Parking audit, lodging houses, McKernan rezoning
This week, councillors will review an audit of city parking operations, consider tighter rules for lodging houses, and evaluate a rezoning in McKernan across from the Cross Cancer Institute.
MNP backs Edmonton Unlimited's pitch stage with three-year commitment
MNP is committing $135,000 over three years to sponsor the pitch stage at Edmonton Unlimited.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Edmonton will continue its $100-million active transportation network expansion after council's infrastructure committee rejected a proposal to remove 14 planned routes.
Edmonton council approved rezoning for a year-round Hope Mission shelter amid debate over regional responsibility for homelessness, while city administration recommended dropping 14 routes from its active transportation expansion.
Utility committee has requested report on accelerating the Stormwater Integrated Resource Plan; Kingsway Mall has been acquired by Westcliff; a new case of Dutch elm disease has been found downtown; and more headlines
Edmonton city council will consider resuming broader use of calcium chloride for snow and ice control; construction of the new Chinatown Gate will temporarily close access to 97 Street; a new 696-unit student housing project will be built at the history Massey Ferguson building.
Edmonton has launched the Rental Protection Program to help non-profit housing providers buy and renovate existing rental buildings; several 2SLGBTQ+ groups have withdrawn from the Edmonton Pride Festival; city council voted 7-6 to explore a fare-gate pilot at a downtown LRT station
City of Edmonton and Treaty No. 6 First Nations mark the treaty's 150th anniversary; Transit Watch texts document daily rider concerns about drug use, assaults, and harassment; Edmonton Marathon organizers stand by course measurements