The city recently announced it is breaking its 30-year contract with TransEd and taking over operations of the southeast Valley Line. However, no explanation has been given for the takeover, nor details on the cost of breaching the contract or how the 'capped' damages will be financed. The lack of transparency has sparked anxiety and discomfort among citizens.
Unanswered Questions on Costs and Financing
Will the takeover result in another loan the city cannot afford, given its nearing debt-servicing limits? Or will it lead to further large property tax increases? Some speculate the province may be at fault. Regardless, citizens deserve clear answers.
Concerns About Secrecy
The announcement was made without explanation, leaving taxpayers in the dark. This secrecy has eroded trust and raised concerns about the city's financial management.
Letter from Chris Skrobot, Edmonton
The city must provide transparency on the Valley Line takeover. Citizens need to know the true cost and who will pay for it.
AISH-to-ADAP Transition Criticized as Inhumane
In a separate letter, Vicki Strang criticizes the transition from AISH to ADAP, calling it harsh and dehumanizing. She notes that 80,000 recipients received the same letter without individual consultation, causing widespread anxiety and emotional distress, including a suicide death.
Letter from Vicki Strang, Edmonton
As a parent of an adult AISH recipient, I see first-hand the instability this transition causes. Why is this necessary when millions are spent on a referendum we did not vote for?
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