Edmonton's budget: 170 people signed up to weigh in on spending plan

Old pools, new recreation centres, transit fares and business taxes are among the topics Edmonton city council is expected to get an earful on Thursday during a public hearing on the proposed 2019-22 budget.
At least 170 people are registered to speak at the hearing, slated to run from 1:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The session could continue on Monday, Nov. 26 if there are still people from that crowd wanting to address council.
A typical homeowner’s property taxes will jump $79 next year if a