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  Budget 2012     As we wind down for the holidays, I am pleased to share with you the results of our annual budget deliberations. On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, City Council approved the 3-year Capital Budget, the Utilities Budget, and the 2012 Operating Budget. This budget will mean a tax increase of 3.89% and 1.5% for the Neighbourhood Renewal Program which addresses reconstruction of roads, sidewalks, curbs and streetlights in our neighbourhoods.    It was a tight budget this year and while it was certainly challenging, I think that we struck a balance between fiscal responsibility and providing the services that our citizens told us they want.    At the budget public hearing, we heard from an overwhelming majority of people looking for additional capital and operating dollars. This speaks volumes about what Edmontonians want and expect of their City Council, and gets at the fundamental role of a city, which is to provide the services that enable our citizens to have a high quality of life. A city budget is not just about numbers, it is also about people.     The 2012-2014 Capital Budget sets the course for many projects that will greatly contribute to quality of life in our city. About half of the $2.75 billion capital spending over the next three years will support new infrastructure for a growing economy and an increasing population. The other half of the infrastructure spending will support renewal projects for items such as aging roads and sidewalks, recreation facilities and other buildings. Key projects that the City of Edmonton will undertake include the Walterdale Bridge replacement, land purchase for the west to Southeast LRT line, library upgrades and expansion, and new community facilities such as the new Borden Park outdoor pool.     The approved 2012 Operating Budget identifies the services Edmontonians expect every day - including police, transit, road maintenance, fire rescue, and recreation programming. Property taxes currently pay for over half of these costs. It is worth noting that the largest component of our Operating Budget is wage costs which increase in the order of $40 to $50 million each year. With more than 85% of its staff providing direct or supporting services to Edmontonians, the City is simply going to have to find a way to grow more sustainably in the future.    I am very proud of this City Council for working through this budget in a way that respects the great challenge of providing a diverse range of services for a diverse range of people. I believe Council found the right fit between fiscal responsibility, future planning, and immediate need throughout this budget process.        Happy Holidays!     


 
 I also want to take this opportunity to wish everyone the best of the holiday season. However you celebrate, it's that time of year when we all have more time for family and friends.     This time of year, our City is busy with all kinds of activities, indoors and out. This year, we have a brand new winter festival, Metropolis, that combines both. The construction of pavilions in Churchill Square has already begun, and come December 31st, they will light up with the sights, sounds, and tastes of winter. There will be lots of entertainment and festivities until mid-February, and I think it is going to be quite spectacular. For more information, please visit www.eventsedmonton.ca.     So in the festive spirit, I want to wish you the best for a safe and happy Holiday Season! May the New Year bring you and yours joy, peace and good fortune!
  
 



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  Arena Update     


 
 On October 25, 2011 City Council held a Public Hearing on the proposed downtown, inviting all interested parties to discuss the proposed financial framework. 88 people spoke at a full-day and very lively hearing. This input was in addition to thousands of comments received by letter, email, calls, surveys and social media.     There is no question that public input helped to shape this deal and I would like to thank everybody who has taken the time to express their views. Edmontonians have been clear about what they want to see in a new arena, and I believe this deal reflects the substantial input of our citizens. 
  
 



  To view the framework, please click here.     Now that City Council has approved a financial framework for the project, the City will move forward on the design process. We will spend $30 million to complete the design to 60 per cent, which will enable contractors to bid on delivering a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $450 million for building construction.     I am pleased that Council was able to put together a fair and comprehensive deal. Without increasing current taxes, the city will get a new arena, a showcase for our City, that will contribute significantly to revitalizing our downtown core while ensuring the long-term stability of our city for the NHL.        Seniors' Community Coffee Parties     


 
 
  
 Over the coming month, I will be hosting Seniors' Community Coffee Parties across the city to hear directly from our seniors about their thoughts, concerns and priorities.     I have always felt that our seniors are an incredible resource in building the kind of livable and dynamic city that we see for our future.     I welcome you to participate in these events. All seniors are welcome! 



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 Tuesday November 8                   10:00-11:00 am
  
 Millwoods Senior Activity Centre                 7207 - 28 Avenue

 
 Thursday November 10                 2:00-3:00 pm
  
 Westend Seniors Activity Centre  9629 - 176 Street

 
 Thursday November 17                 10:00-11:00 am
  
 SEESA                 9350 - 82 Street

 
 Thursday November 17                 2:00-3:00 pm
  
 Terwillegar Recreation Centre                 2051 Leger Road

 
 Friday November 18                 2:30-3:30 pm
  
 Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre                 11113 - 113 Street 

 
 Friday November 25                 10:00-11:00 am 
  
 Clareview Arena                 3804 - 139 Avenue 



     Winter Roads    We all know that winter is just around the corner. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some information about what the City of Edmonton is doing this year to make sure that our city streets keep moving freely throughout the season.     We have a new online tool (www.edmonton.ca/winterroads) using an interactive map that will allow residents to look up the snow clearing schedule for their address.  You will see snow clearing equipment in your neighbourhoods more often as they maintain a 5 cm snow pack. This work will occur in much the same manner as garbage collection, with your area being done on the same schedule all season.     You will also be able to subscribe to Roadway Alerts, a free service that will provide you with updates about winter parking bans, residential snow maintenance, and street cleaning.     One of the biggest hurdles our road maintenance crews face is having to work around parked vehicles, so by implementing and enforcing an event-based seasonal parking ban on all collector bus routes with significant snowfall,  this should be somewhat alleviated.     We hope that these changes will make for a smoother and safer winter, and we will continue to monitor how things are working and how they can improve in the coming years. For more information about winter roads, please call 311 or visit the link above.





 
 

 
 


 
 
 
  
 
 

 
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  Quesnell Bridge Is Now Open    The final phase of construction on the Quesnell Bridge has been completed and is now open to motorized, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.    The entire Whitemud corridor project was complex and proved especially challenging considering the fact that crews had to work while over 120,000 vehicles per day continued to use the bridge. I want to thank Edmontonians for their patience over the last several years as we completed this key piece of the city's transportation network. The investment we've made in Edmonton's infrastructure will serve our citizens well for the next 50 years.    For further updates on other construction projects in the city, go to our website at www.edmonton.ca/transportation/roads_traffic/current-road-projects.aspx.       Breakfast with the Guys    Violence in our city concerns us all. Especially in a year where we've have watched our homicide rate lead the nation, we are especially focused on the causes and impacts of violence.       Overall, Edmonton is a safe city. We have a strong responsive police service that has worked closely with communities helping to reduce our crime rate. Still, as a community, we must confront the issues at the root cause of violence through multi-faceted strategies that consider the issue from a range of perspectives.     This year, Family Violence Prevention Month gives us an opportunity to consider an important cause of violence in our community - that violence often begins and is normalized at home. Indeed, there are 6,500 reported incidents of family violence in Edmonton each year.    The statistics tell us that whether we are aware of it or not, someone we know has experienced or been affected by domestic violence. It's time for us to confront this issue by enabling ourselves and others to become aware of this activity.    This is why we are launching a new program during Family Violence Prevention Month this November that looks at bringing awareness and education into new environments.    Several months ago I started working with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters on an education program, Family-Business Connect. We have reached out to a number of large local companies who have committed to holding internal seminars for their employees on this issue over the next three years. As sponsors, they are also committed to contributing to the creation of resources and educational materials that will benefit both their employees and wider audiences reached through domestic violence initiatives throughout the province.    Edmonton is already a leader in helping to change the way we look at this issue. Six years ago, Edmonton was the first city to hold a "Breakfast with the Guys," an annual event organized by the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters that brings together local businessmen to discuss ways in which men can be a key piece in the effort to end domestic violence.    This year's "Breakfast with the Guys" takes place on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Shaw Conference Centre. We will be welcoming one of the most powerful female business leaders in Canada, Arlene Dickinson of CBC's Dragons' Den as the keynote speaker. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eplyevents.com/BWGEdm2011 or by calling 780-456-7000.       Mike Holmes to "Make it Right"     The City of Edmonton is partnering with the M&eacute;tis Capital Housing Corporation, the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and the Boyle Street Community League to build 90 residential units of senior-friendly and barrier-free housing in Phase II of Boyle Renaissance. The $22 million project will receive $5.6 million in capital funding from the City's Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program, as well as a capital contribution of $6 million from the M&eacute;tis Capital Housing Corporation.    I recently met with Mike Holmes, Canada's Most Trusted Contractor, to discuss new joint efforts to bring sustainable design to affordable housing in Edmonton. Holmes is part of the team working on the next phase of development in Boyle Renaissance.    Mike Holmes and his team were engaged by the M&eacute;tis Capital Housing Corporation earlier this year to ensure that Phase II provides a quality living environment that meets sustainability and energy reduction targets, and can serve as a model for future affordable housing projects.    We're excited to have Mike Holmes and the entire Holmes team on board. This investment by the project partners to ensure quality development and construction will revitalize the area and move us a giant step closer to our vision of a safe and vibrant downtown. This is our opportunity to 'Make It Right'&reg;.       Poet Laureate    The writer of poetry, theatre, stories and songs, Anna Marie Sewell became Edmonton's fourth Poet Laureate on July 1, 2011.   I am pleased to welcome Anna Marie as our next Poet Laureate. She brings to the role a profound ability to blend wisdom and playfulness into poetry that is both beautiful and accessible. Her work is varied and rich, with strong roots in our community. I know Anna Marie will be a great ambassador from Edmonton to the world.   If you have a chance to visit City Hall over the next two years, I encourage you to share your thoughts in the "Poem Catcher," which is one of Anna Marie's first projects as Poet Laureate. The Poem Catcher plays on the idea of a dream catcher - Edmontonians are asked to share their thoughts and impressions which Anna Marie will use as inspiration to create poetry that is truly representative of our city.   Please share your thoughts with me on Facebook and Twitter or via email at Stephen.Mandel@edmonton.ca. My office can be reached at 780-496-8100. 





 
 

 
 


 
 
 
  
 
 

 
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 Last month, I had the opportunity to present my annual State of the City Address at the spring Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. I am happy to have the chance to share some of the themes from my speech with you.    I strongly believe that our city's future can be secured in part by investing in our arts industry. We are thankful to have a supportive partner in the Province, who recently announced its vision for the new Royal Alberta Museum downtown as a complement to the other anchoring facilities in our arts district. And Edmonton is home to an incredibly talented and diverse arts and culture scene. One need look no further than the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts, held on April 11th, to find evidence of the talent and passion that exists here.     But making Edmonton the kind of city that welcomes artists is more than a feel-good objective. Opening our city up to the kind of creative excellence and energy that drives the arts industry is good business. The arts can be a valuable economic driver for our region.      It is time to build on our arts plan, the Art of Living, which started to explore how we can establish Edmonton as one of Canada's clear cultural HUBs. And we know that success will only be possible with the integrated efforts of thoughtful and involved citizens and businesses who applied new thinking to old problems.    That is why I've tasked a new arts visioning committee, co-chaired by Brian Webb and Dianne Kipnes, to bring together artists, arts administrators, and local business leaders in an open forum focused on how we can raise the profile of arts and elevate arts across our city.      It's with this same spirit of creativity, cooperation and ambition that we must focus on all of the major projects we are now undertaking, including the revitalization of downtown.    I am proud of Council for taking steps to move forward on the arena project, which has the potential to be a key component in our efforts to build a strong, vital downtown. This is a project that has the potential to accelerate our efforts to bring more people, more energy and more activity to our core.    We see the energy and vigor in our downtown's growing role as a centre of advanced education, with MacEwan, Norquest and the U of A bringing thousands to our core.  Going forward will be new opportunities including our vision for our Rossdale area as the power plant is decommissioned.     On Jasper Avenue we see new prospects to support this important business corridor with a more streamlined, cleaner and artistic vision. It is within this context that a broad-based CRL becomes a tool to support our efforts, not just on the arena project, but across our entire downtown plan - from Jasper Avenue to the Quarters, to our warehouse district, and rejuvenating the heart and soul of our city through its very core.    The underlying message here is that Edmonton is a city of tremendous potential. Look at The Ways, our municipal plans, the new Arts Visioning Committee, REACH, and our Community Sustainability Taskforce for examples of the ambitious plans we've set out for ourselves. But through all of this, it is clear that it will take us all to realize the full potential of our city and our people - Council, citizens, communities, businesses, and government working together.     I hope that you are inspired by the opportunities before us, and I am interested in hearing your comments. I can be found on Facebook and Twitter (MayorMandel) or via email at Stephen.Mandel@edmonton.ca, and my office can be reached at 780-496-8100. 





 
 

 
 


 
 
 
  
 
 

 
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 Around this time, many of us start thinking about getting ready for spring and big things ahead, and I would like to take a moment to let you know about a few exciting events that are just around the corner and introduce you to a new member of my office.     Welcoming our new Seniors' Initiatives Advisor    Seniors are an incredible asset to our city, bringing the kind of wisdom, spirit, and involvement we need as part of a sustainable, liveable, dynamic Edmonton, and I want to make sure that we are responding to the needs and concerns of our seniors.     As Mayor, I have recognized the need for the City of Edmonton to better structure our organization and programming to meet the growing housing, safety and recreation needs of our senior communities. I have also seen the need to make City Hall more accessible and responsive to the voices of our seniors.    To that end, I would like to introduce my new Seniors' Initiatives Advisor, Betty Loree.    Betty helped to open the Citizen Action Centre in City Hall in 1980, and became the face of the Centre, and City Hall, until she retired last summer. Betty loves helping people and she's particularly passionate about senior's issues.    In her new role as Seniors' Initiatives Advisor, and working in conjunction with Councillor Linda Sloan and seniors organizations, Betty will advise me on the issues, challenges and needs of Edmonton's seniors. She will also be helping to coordinate opportunities for me to visit senior's facilities across the city. And as an advocate for seniors to City Hall, Betty will be out and about in your communities learning more about your concerns and priorities.         A note about potholes...    


 
 
  
 With the freeze and thaw cycles this winter we are seeing a number of potholes appearing in our streets. We anticipate that by the end of the repairs, we will have filled over 400, 000 potholes. If you are aware of a pothole on any road in Edmonton, please notify the City by calling 311 or reporting it online at www.edmonton.ca/potholes so we can get it repaired. 



    Mayor's State of the City Address Luncheon    On April 5th I will deliver my annual State of the City Address at the spring Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. This is an opportunity to review where we are as a city and where we are going. Over the past few years we have set an ambitious course for ourselves. It is vital to our future success that we not rest on past accomplishments, but rather continue to move forward. Edmonton is a city of infinite potential and I believe now is the time to take strides towards creating a city that attracts and retains the best and brightest, a city that our future generations can be proud to call home.   If you would like more information or tickets to the Mayor's State of the City Address Luncheon on April 5th, please call 780-426-4620 or visit www.edmontonchamber.com.        Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton's (PACE) Mayor's Celebration of the Arts     


 
 The 24th Annual Mayor's Celebration of the Arts is also fast-approaching. On April 11th, we will come together again for an evening to enjoy and honour our local artists, and to thank all those that support them. It is an evening of entertainment and performance not to be missed!     Tickets can be purchased at the Winspear Box Office, 780-428-1414 or www.winspearcentre.com. Hope to see you there! 
  
 



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 January has been filled with important work for City of Edmonton Administration and City Council - from crews working hard to clear away near record-breaking snow fall from the streets to City Council discussing the potential of a new arena and deciding on the new LRT routes that will span our city.  It has been a month of activity to move our city forward in all respects.    I must also take this opportunity to thank Edmontonians for their patience as we dig ourselves out, and for stepping up to help neighbours that needed it over the past few weeks.  We are a resilient city where people help others when they need it most.      LRT    Recently, Council approved the west and southeast lines, including station locations and track placement. This is a big step towards our ultimate goal of connecting all corners of our city with LRT.   The southeast route will run from downtown, over the North Saskatchewan River, through Strathearn, and past Bonnie Doon Mall on 83rd Street, eventually reaching Mill Woods.   The route to the west will go down 104th Avenue and Stony Plain Road, then south on 156th Street.   The west route in particular has been a contentious one, and there are still items to finalize about integration of the LRT into our existing infrastructure effectively, and that includes working on solutions to intersections on Stony Plain Road, and minimizing the impact to traffic and surrounding businesses.   How to finance this $3 billion project is coming up for discussion this month to Council which is another major component for us to now find solutions to as well.   We will be looking to the provincial and federal governments to help fund the construction, each of us covering a third of the cost. It will be important to be creative as we look for ways to fund our portion. This will be one of the most significant investments we've made, and we've got to do it right.   This entire project is a huge undertaking, but one that I believe has tremendous transformative power. I invite you to let me know what you think - we can't do this right without your input.        Downtown Arena    There was also a great deal of discussion around a potential downtown arena complex during City Council meetings around issues of zoning and financing.   City Council approved new zoning for the proposed site which was necessary for any development of the site.  While the zoning changed, City Council still maintains a good deal of control, and will be able to have a say in what is best for the city, both in design and function on this site. This is, I believe, the first step in building the arena Edmonton needs and deserves, and transforming the face of our downtown.   We also directed City Administration to begin negotiating with the Katz Group on how to fund and manage the proposed arena. Nothing is set in stone - negotiations are not agreements - but I feel it is very important to move forward past the kinds of vague discussions we've been having for far too long. Getting to the nitty gritty details of how this could work will allow us to make an informed and responsible decision about whether this project will truly be good for Edmonton.    As always, your comments on both of these issues are very important, and I would like to hear from you. I can be found on Twitter and Facebook at "MayorMandel" or via email at Stephen.Mandel@edmonton.ca, or you can reach my office at 780-496-8100. 





 
 

 
 


 
 
 
  
 
 

 
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   As we move into summer, things have been really busy at City Hall and there are a number of initiatives I'd like to provide some updates on this month. 
     
   Growing a Stronger Edmonton

 
 
The first is that Council has given final approval to Edmonton's Municipal Development Plan. Called  "The Way We Grow", the document sets the course for our planning decisions for the next 10 years and imagines Edmonton in 30 years as a much more compact, sustainable, and livable city.
  
So much of our forward direction is based on this sustainable vision, and we need to think about sustainability in all aspects - environmental, social and financial. Within this context, we must make smart decisions about the development and infrastructure that will support our rapidly growing city.
  
The biggest piece of this is going to be transit. Our new plan is closely tied to our LRT and plans for LRT expansion to all sectors of our city. Moving forward, how we plan our communities, and how we prioritize our spending will all factor into LRT.  
  
"The Way We Grow" is a major document, one which has incorporated the ideas and aspirations of so many Edmontonians. Thank you to everyone who spent a great deal of their personal time helping to bring this plan to life.
 
  
 The Motorcycle Noise Bylaw 
 
Another decision made by City Council recently, an amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw prohibiting excessive noise by motorcycles, has generated a lot of buzz.
  
The amendment provides the Edmonton Police Service with more tools to enforce violations of excessive noise - something that has been a source of significant community complaint for years.  Now by focusing on equipment that is often added to vehicles specifically to make them louder than they were designed to be, the new bylaw responds to these long-standing concerns. At this point, provincial legislation and current technology limit our enforcement to motorcycles, but City Council has asked for a report, due in the fall, on how we may be able to expand the bylaw to include excessive noise from other vehicles.
  
This is the first bylaw of its kind in Canada and I would be interested to hear your comments on whether we've got it right.
 
 
 
 Reaching for a Safer Community  
 
Noise isn't the only thing disrupting the peace. We also need to be proactive in dealing with the challenge of violence in our communities. There is no question this is a very significant concern to most of us.
  
The truth is that we each have a role to play in making Edmonton a safer place, and by working together, we can inspire a culture of community safety.
  
Recently, the founding meeting of the REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities was held. The new Council comes out of the REACH Report on community safety which envisions a city that prevents crime before it happens.
  
To achieve this vision, REACH Edmonton's focus is engaging Edmontonians in the issue of community safety and investing in children, youth and families.
  
I encourage all Edmontonians to get involved in this effort to make Edmonton a place where everybody feels - and is - safe. Together, I believe we really can make a difference. 
 
To learn more about REACH Edmonton, please visit the website at www.reachreport.ca. 





 
 

 
 

 
 
 
  
 
 

 

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    23rd Annual Mayor's Celebration of the Arts - March 22, 2010

 
  


 Please join me for Edmonton's annual performance and entertainment showcase, the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts, hosted by the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE).  
       
  Monday, March 22, 2010       
   
  Reception  
  *this is an optional pre-concert reception and requires a separate ticket from the show* 
  City Room at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. 
  Tickets are $125 
   
  Mayor's Celebration of the Arts 
  Winspear Centre at 7:00 p.m. 
  Tickets range from $25 - $60
 
 
Tickets are on sale now at the Winspear Box Office: 
780-428-1414 or www.winspearcentre.com 
 
This event, which celebrates some of the best artistic talents our city has to offer, is an evening of awards and sample-sized performances from some of Edmonton's most talented artists and performers. The line-up includes: 

   Yellow Ribbon Dancers
   Vinok Worldance
   Wheatpool
   Allez Ouest
   John Mahon, Jennifer Bustin & Elaine Dunbar
   	Comedian Andrew Grose
   	Jeremy Baumung
   	3rd Street Beat Entertainment

I promise you will leave this tantalizing taste of entertainment craving more of what Edmonton's art community serves up.  
 
This year's event is in support of YESS, the Youth Emergency Shelter Society.  
 
If you have any questions about this event, please contact my office at 780-496-8100, or stephen.mandel@edmonton.ca.




 
 

 
 

 
 
 
  
 
 

 

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