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The majority of about 400 Edmonton residents that were recently polled expressed their desire for a new mayor and city council after the next election. The poll, done in late August and early September, revealed 60 per cent of Edmontonians think Sohi should be replaced, 26 per cent think Sohi and councillors deserve to be re-elected while 14 per cent didn’t know. As regards city councillors, 57 per cent of those polled said it is “time for a change”, 26 per cent felt their councillors should be re-elected and 17 per cent said they didn’t know.
One of the biggest concerns of those polled was the 8.9 percent property tax rate and with more difficult budget decisions coming this fall its almost guaranteed that the tax rate will be a major concern when Edmontonians have their say at the ballot boxes in October 2025.
Political writer Dave Cournoyer thinks Mayor Sohi and councillors need to do a better job of communicating the direction he wants to lead the city in,” Cournoyer told CityNews.
There are plenty activities planned for Millwoods/Meadows in June and Keren Tang will be at many of them. Go out, join in meet Keren at the same time.
Most Edmontonians don't really understand what the the City's new District Plan Policyis all about. Thanks to Lorne Gunter who scoured the fine print and the volunteer group BetterInfill.ca residents who have been sharing infuriating glimpses into the new district plan’s shocking details. Better Infill thinks what is proposed in Edmonton’s district plans are far more radical than proposed changes in any other Canadian city.
What treally is being proposed in the City's new District Plan Policy and who is driving this massive change to Edmonton's landscape? Call your City Councillor to ask then how they voted and why? Contact Keren Tang for Ward Karhiio -780-496-8142 or keren.tang@edmonton.ca.
Below is a link to Keren Tang's latest Ward Karhiio newsletter. If you are concerned with the news regarding another possible property tax rate hike its time to join Keren at one of her meetings and/or contact her to let her know your thoughts.
Even though I don't agree with her stance of many things do appreciate Keren Tang's attempts to stay in touch with the people in Ward Karhiio. Would that all politicians were like her.
Keren Tang's team creates a newsletter to share Ward Karhiio news, Council discussions relevant to the Ward, and community events and initiatives.
To receive the Ward Karhiio newsletter from Karen Tang contact information is included in the newsletter.
Diwali, is the five day Hindu festival of lights which kicked off Friday. Firework displays are part of the celebration and most are organized by professionals and follow followed safety protocols and regulation. However some residents set off their own fireworks and as a result Edmonton Fire Rescue Services received numerous firework complaints and responded to outdoor fires on Sunday.
Karhiio ward councillor Keren Tang joined the celebrations in Mill Woods on Sunday and Monday began conversations with Edmonton's fire chief, community leaders and multicultural leaders to work together to celebrate the holiday safely in the future.