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Podcast: Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episode: How To Get Crime Under Control
Description: Edmonton's downtown is in trouble. Crime is up, businesses are shutting down, and an expected influx of new residents just hasn't materialized. What's the problem and how do we fix it?Â
City councillors Aaron Paquette and Sarah Hamilton join Ryan for a fiery debate in the Real Talk studio. They spell out the reality right now (12:00), why Clr. Paquette doesn't support a new provincial task force (31:30), and how to address angry opposition to supervised consumption sites (37:30).Â
If you've been wondering about the "15 Minute Cities" plan, you'll find the truth at 48:15. The councillors take us behind th...