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A proposed social media policy for Edmonton city council would provide rules and restrictions around the blocking of constituents following an increase in complaints from residents.
On Tuesday, council’s code of conduct sub-committee asked the city’s integrity commissioner Jamie Pytel to craft a formal social media policy to address what currently isn’t included in the council code. The request for a draft policy will first have to face a vote by all of council before the work can begin.
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The other mayoral candidates who intend to run include Cheryll Watson, the former head of Innovate Edmonton, and Diana Steele, president of the Crestwood Community League.
As of Friday, Watson is the only mayoral candidate listed on the city’s website.
Mayor Don Iveson announced in November that he would not be seeking re-election in October. Councillors Michael Walters and Scott McKeen have also announced they would not be running again.
Councillors Sarah Hamilton, Jon Dziadyk, Bev Esslinger, Tim Cartmell and Tony Caterina have all said they would be seeking re-election.
Councillors Andrew Knack, Mohinder Banga, Ben Henderson and Aaron Paquette have yet to announce a decision.
Edmonton looking at tools to deter, punish problem infill builders
The City of Edmonton will look at ways to make sure infill developments are done with minimal damage to surrounding properties, council’s urban planning committee agreed Tuesday.
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Shoppers walk past stores in the West Edmonton Mall in May. Under the province s new restrictions, retail businesses are limited to 15 per cent capacity. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
The City of Edmonton is ready to enforce new provincial COVID-19 health orders that take effect Sunday, interim city manager Adam Laughlin told council Thursday.
At council s emergency advisory committee meeting, Laughlin said peace officers will coordinate with police and provincial health authorities to make sure people are following the rules.
Laughlin said people should expect more warnings and tickets handed out over the coming weeks.