THIS WEEK IN EDMONTON
- The Community and Public Services Committee will meet today at 9:30 am. The agenda includes updates to the City Policy on Immigration and Settlement. On Tuesday, at 8:30 am, the Agenda Review Committee will meet, followed by a meeting of the Urban Planning Committee at 9:30 am. At the latter meeting, the agenda includes a report on Neighbourhood Renewal Funding and a review of 102 Avenue. More information is available online.
- On Wednesday, at 9:30 am, the Executive Committee will meet. Several public reports are on the agenda, including one on the Indigenous Housing Grant Program, and another on the Cost Benefit Analysis and Cost Drivers on Comparative Capital Projects. There will be a City Council Non-Regular Meeting on Thursday at 9:00 am to discuss Candidate Interviews and Appointments to the Edmonton Police Commission. Finally, on Friday, the Audit Committee will meet at 9:30 am. Several reports are on the agenda, including a Fraud Risk Management Audit and a Facility Maintenance Services Audit.
- PACE and TAPYeg, two municipal political parties, are merging ahead of the 2025 election, aiming to unite for a stronger chance at success. The merger brings together two parties focused on fiscal responsibility, safety, and accountability, with a commitment to keeping taxes low and prioritizing the city's core services. PACE, which will now include members from both groups, intends to focus on practical, community-oriented solutions. There are two upcoming public meetings to provide more information - one on Wednesday, November 27th at 7:30 pm, at the South East Edmonton Seniors Association (9350 82 St. NW) and another on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30 pm at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 St. NW).