We dive into all the last-minute motions that council squeezed in during its final week of meetings this term. Plus, we talk about construction woes on the west end, inconsistencies between different rezoning applications, and a candidate's proposal for free transit.Here are the relevant links for this episode:West end construction woesReddit threadMichael Walters videoRezoning inconsistenciesSept. 15 Public HearingFinal motionsOn the agenda: Final meetings for 2021-2025 councilCity council seeks to shrink 2 Edmonton homeless shelters but create more facilitiesBike lanesCity council rejects colleague's effort to pause bike-lane constructionFree transit proposalRahim Jaffer Proposes Free Fare Zone to Revitalize Downtown EdmontonUpcoming eventsSept. 25: ECAMP Trivia Night – Elections EditionSept. 26: Let's Get Down(Town) – 2025 Municipal Election Forum - SAMUOct. 9: Edmonton Mayoral Candidates Forum - EPLThis episode is brought to you by the Edmonton Community Foundation's The Well Endowed Podcast, which explores how philanthropy empowers the people and organizations shaping a stronger Edmonton. Listen Now.This episode is also supported by Life Sciences Week, which takes place Sept. 22 to 26. The event unites academics, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and policymakers for a week of engaging discussions and exclusive tours of Alberta's cutting-edge facilities.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!

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