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- There is just one meeting at City Hall this week - a meeting of the Agenda Review Committee at 8:30 am on Tuesday. The Committee will set the agenda for the April 8th meeting of City Council and the April 11th Non-Regular Audit Committee Meeting.
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will take an unpaid leave of absence to run as the Liberal Party candidate in Edmonton Southeast for the upcoming federal election. If elected, he will resign as Mayor, while if unsuccessful, he will return to serve out the remainder of his term. Councillor Tim Cartmell criticized Sohi’s decision, arguing it creates uncertainty for the City’s leadership. Prime Minister Mark Carney strongly endorsed Sohi, highlighting his past experience as a Liberal cabinet minister. Sohi framed his candidacy as a necessary response to US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, pledging to fight for Canada’s sovereignty, economy, and workers.
- Residents of the Garneau neighbourhood are pushing back against a proposed four-storey apartment building in a historic block, arguing it disrupts the area’s character. The developer seeks to increase height limits and add up to 15 small apartments with a potential business on the ground floor, sparking concerns over heritage preservation. Opponents note that Garneau is already one of Edmonton’s densest neighbourhoods and are advocating for maintaining smaller homes in historic areas. City Council is considering a compromise, reducing the proposed height limit to 12 metres instead of 16. While some argue the project would address housing demand near the University of Alberta, others worry about rapid zoning changes and potential speculation. Council will revisit the revised proposal next month.