We dive into the "start" of construction season, and the latest state of the city event. We also touch on traffic management in Belgravia, and private contracts for the Edmonton police.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

EPS contracts

• Private contracts for Edmonton police rose sharply over last five years: data

Construction season

• News Release: City thinks big as it kicks off 2025 construction season

Belgravia traffic

• Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment

State of the City

• State of Our City 2025, presented by EPCOR - May 8, 2025
• Recap: 2013 State of the City Address

From the Taproot newsroom

• Women Building Futures expands to Ontario
• City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street

Rapid fire

• KDays announces 2025 Music Fest lineup
• Bill 50 could allow money to 'overpower democracy': Knack
• Rentable E-Scooter Injuries an Increasing Burden in Edmonton

Election question and events

• It's time to share what's on your election agenda
• What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?
• Events: What's on your mind, municipally speaking?

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