How To Get Crime Under Control

<p>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? </p> <p>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). </p> <p>If you've been wondering about the "15 Minute Cities" plan, you'll find the truth at 48:15. The councillors take us behind the curtain re: why the voted the way they did on the four-year budget (1:04:00), a failed regional transit plan (1:05:30), and bring us up to speed on Edmonton's anti-racism strategy (1:14:00). The round table wraps with ideas to inject energy back into Jasper Avenue (1:16:30). </p> <p>Take a look at the stunning pond hockey masterpiece Lewis Lavoie painted for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic (1:21:00). It's up for auction right now, in support of KidSport St. Albert and Uncles & Aunts at Large! </p> <p>PLACE YOUR BID: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1620468621511393281?s=20&t=bnZBXgAn7DeYvgZ6eL0jYg</p> <p>SHOOT US A NOTE: talk@ryanjespersen.com </p> <p>WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</p> <p>PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</p> <p>THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</p> <p>The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.</p>