Budget

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A group of skateboarders in a skate park
city council budget

Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact

The CEO of Sport Edmonton plans to make the case for a significant funding increase as Edmonton city council prepares its 2027-2030 capital and operating budgets.

Valley Line LRT car at the 102 Street stop downtown
city council land use

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.

A screenshot of Coun. Reed Clarke
city council budget

No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor

So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.

A screengrab of Coun. Aaron Paquette sitting at a microphone
city council budget

Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says

Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.

A large piece of construction equipment behind a fence and a Road Closed sign
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Infrastructure renewal and operating impacts

This week, councillors will discuss priorities for infrastructure renewal as well as how capital projects impact future operating costs.

Shelves with painted artworks and stuffed animals
arts city council

Edmonton Arts Council makes case for budget increase

The head of the body that distributes grants to Edmonton artists will be asking for a funding increase this fall when city council deliberates on the next four-year budget.

A two-storey brick building with a colourful mural on one side.
city council budget

On the agenda: Budget adjustment, transit garage, community halls

This week, council is set to make some adjustments to the final year of the 2023-2026 capital budget, examine options for building the southeast transit garage to its original scope, and hear an update on the state of community league facilities.

A brown, rusty steel truss bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets

This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.

Three people stand behind a podium, one holding a bus mask in front of his face.
city council transit

Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says

Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.