Michael Janz
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
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Michael Janz
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
· Dec 7
Welcome to Edmonton Bluesky!
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Here is a thread of great ways to connect to your community, meet friends, and know what’s happening around town!
Here is your “Edmonton 101” starter pack! Receipts!
1. Do you receive my newsletter? Even if you don’t live in my ward, sign up! michaeljanz.ca/updates
Raw deal in the Region part 2: how much of your Edmonton tax bill is subsidizing the region?
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Raw Deal in the Region Part 2: How much of your tax bill is a subsidy to the region?
Join our campaign to build a safer, more affordable, welcoming city for everyone.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Raw deal in the Region part 2: how much of your Edmonton tax bill is subsidizing the region?
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If you're not on the @michaeljanz.bsky.social email list you're missing out.
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
Raw Deal in the Region: Edmonton's Free Rider Problem
More than 30% of people who drive on Edmonton roads don’t live in the city: report
www.michaeljanz.ca
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you're not on the @michaeljanz.bsky.social email list you're missing out.
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
Always a humbling day to be sworn in. I’m so excited to get back to work and will be sharing more updates via my enewsletter at michaeljanz.ca/updates
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
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Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Always a humbling day to be sworn in. I’m so excited to get back to work and will be sharing more updates via my enewsletter at michaeljanz.ca/updates
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
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I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
The days ahead will be crucial.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
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Alberta Union leaders, now is the time. You all signed a solidarity pact, and one of our unions is in the midst of our province's most historic job action, with a government planning an UNPRECEDENTED abuse of power to strip away charter rights. There is no more time.
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Alberta Union leaders, now is the time. You all signed a solidarity pact, and one of our unions is in the midst of our province's most historic job action, with a government planning an UNPRECEDENTED abuse of power to strip away charter rights. There is no more time.
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
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Clr @michaeljanz.bsky.social cooking with gas in this one!
"We heard for instance, there was this whole neighbourhood of Delton (upset about bike lanes) but ... Ashley Salvador, a bike-lane advocate, won that neighbourhood with more than half of the vote.”
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
"We heard for instance, there was this whole neighbourhood of Delton (upset about bike lanes) but ... Ashley Salvador, a bike-lane advocate, won that neighbourhood with more than half of the vote.”
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
'Manufactured rage-baiting': Doorstep concerns contrast to online vitriol, say some returning incumbents
"I think we have a real problem with misinformation being spread through social media posts," said Ward papastew candidate Michael Janz
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Clr @michaeljanz.bsky.social cooking with gas in this one!
"We heard for instance, there was this whole neighbourhood of Delton (upset about bike lanes) but ... Ashley Salvador, a bike-lane advocate, won that neighbourhood with more than half of the vote.”
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
"We heard for instance, there was this whole neighbourhood of Delton (upset about bike lanes) but ... Ashley Salvador, a bike-lane advocate, won that neighbourhood with more than half of the vote.”
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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They will blame the cities and Canada Post workers, but this is entirely because Danielle Smith is MAGA and more gullible than a three-year-old.
Considering the UCP made a big fuss about cutting red tape, they’ve sure added a lot of costs, red tape and lineups to the democratic process!
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
They will blame the cities and Canada Post workers, but this is entirely because Danielle Smith is MAGA and more gullible than a three-year-old.
Considering the UCP made a big fuss about cutting red tape, they’ve sure added a lot of costs, red tape and lineups to the democratic process!
October 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Considering the UCP made a big fuss about cutting red tape, they’ve sure added a lot of costs, red tape and lineups to the democratic process!
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I’ve had a few people ask me who I’m voting for tomorrow. Here is my list:
Mayor: @andrewknack.bsky.social
Ward Papastew: @michaeljanz.bsky.social
EPSB Ward G: Saadiq Sumar
Also, for those living in EPSB Ward C, @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social is the way to go.
Happy voting!
Mayor: @andrewknack.bsky.social
Ward Papastew: @michaeljanz.bsky.social
EPSB Ward G: Saadiq Sumar
Also, for those living in EPSB Ward C, @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social is the way to go.
Happy voting!
October 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I’ve had a few people ask me who I’m voting for tomorrow. Here is my list:
Mayor: @andrewknack.bsky.social
Ward Papastew: @michaeljanz.bsky.social
EPSB Ward G: Saadiq Sumar
Also, for those living in EPSB Ward C, @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social is the way to go.
Happy voting!
Mayor: @andrewknack.bsky.social
Ward Papastew: @michaeljanz.bsky.social
EPSB Ward G: Saadiq Sumar
Also, for those living in EPSB Ward C, @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social is the way to go.
Happy voting!
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By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal
"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."
www.economist.com/internationa...
"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."
www.economist.com/internationa...
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
www.economist.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal
"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."
www.economist.com/internationa...
"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."
www.economist.com/internationa...
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Receiving campaign donations from people who have also donated to the UCP isn’t inherently a bad thing. But issuing a statement about transparency while sharing misleading information absolutely is.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Receiving campaign donations from people who have also donated to the UCP isn’t inherently a bad thing. But issuing a statement about transparency while sharing misleading information absolutely is.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Thread. 🧵
I’ve known @michaeljanz.bsky.social for about 15 years now. He’s a good person and a good friend, and for that reason alone I will be voting for him on October 20th as councillor for Ward papestew.
I’ve known @michaeljanz.bsky.social for about 15 years now. He’s a good person and a good friend, and for that reason alone I will be voting for him on October 20th as councillor for Ward papestew.
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Thread. 🧵
I’ve known @michaeljanz.bsky.social for about 15 years now. He’s a good person and a good friend, and for that reason alone I will be voting for him on October 20th as councillor for Ward papestew.
I’ve known @michaeljanz.bsky.social for about 15 years now. He’s a good person and a good friend, and for that reason alone I will be voting for him on October 20th as councillor for Ward papestew.
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via @michaeljanz.bsky.social - every communauto car in edmonton replaces 7 personal vehicles
distributed, affordable car share is something that is drastically needed in seattle.
alberta.communauto.com/edmonton/
distributed, affordable car share is something that is drastically needed in seattle.
alberta.communauto.com/edmonton/
Here. There. Everywhere. - Communauto Edmonton
Welcome to Communauto! When you join Communauto, you gain access to a fleet of over a hundred vehicles that can be rented at low cost for...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
via @michaeljanz.bsky.social - every communauto car in edmonton replaces 7 personal vehicles
distributed, affordable car share is something that is drastically needed in seattle.
alberta.communauto.com/edmonton/
distributed, affordable car share is something that is drastically needed in seattle.
alberta.communauto.com/edmonton/
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While out on a car-free errand, I passed my Councillor @michaeljanz.bsky.social on a bike path in our riding. Michael walks the talk and shows his commitment to active transportation - even on a seasonably cool fall day in Edmonton.🍂🍁🍂 #yegbike #yegcc #yeg #SeenOnABikeRide #AutumnRide
October 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
While out on a car-free errand, I passed my Councillor @michaeljanz.bsky.social on a bike path in our riding. Michael walks the talk and shows his commitment to active transportation - even on a seasonably cool fall day in Edmonton.🍂🍁🍂 #yegbike #yegcc #yeg #SeenOnABikeRide #AutumnRide
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October 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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I proudly cast votes for Andrew Knack and Michael Janz today in ward papastew.
I so appreciate their leadership towards a sustainable Edmonton that supports and welcomes people from ALL walks of life.
cc:
@andrewknack.bsky.social
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
I so appreciate their leadership towards a sustainable Edmonton that supports and welcomes people from ALL walks of life.
cc:
@andrewknack.bsky.social
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I proudly cast votes for Andrew Knack and Michael Janz today in ward papastew.
I so appreciate their leadership towards a sustainable Edmonton that supports and welcomes people from ALL walks of life.
cc:
@andrewknack.bsky.social
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
I so appreciate their leadership towards a sustainable Edmonton that supports and welcomes people from ALL walks of life.
cc:
@andrewknack.bsky.social
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
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🍁 Advance polls are open for municipal voting 🗳️ (Seems like @michaeljanz.bsky.social is getting some otherworldly assistance 😉) Get out there, #yeg!!
October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🍁 Advance polls are open for municipal voting 🗳️ (Seems like @michaeljanz.bsky.social is getting some otherworldly assistance 😉) Get out there, #yeg!!
“Effectively you’re asking me if I’m corrupt and I’m
not corrupt.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
not corrupt.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Big money in Edmonton mayor's race? Donations scrutinized and defended
Interim financial disclosures for Edmonton mayor's race show one candidate received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors. Candidates defend and scrutinize the role of ...
edmonton.citynews.ca
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“Effectively you’re asking me if I’m corrupt and I’m
not corrupt.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
not corrupt.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
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Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News
If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
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Alberta adding insult to injury for people on AISH. The provincial government may save some money with these changes, but it will be the cities that absorb the costs of more people ending up on the street. #ableg
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Rent increases coming for AISH recipients living in community housing starting Oct. 1
Alberta's new rent formula for AISH recipients take effect Oct. 1 and now benefit payments will no longer be exempt.
edmontonjournal.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Alberta adding insult to injury for people on AISH. The provincial government may save some money with these changes, but it will be the cities that absorb the costs of more people ending up on the street. #ableg
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Huge public education protest this morning outside the kinsmen.
As municipal election advance polls open today, lots of animosity towards both Danielle Smith and her UCP proxies like Tim Cartmell and his Better Edmonton Party.
ABCD- Anybody But Cartmell & Danielle
As municipal election advance polls open today, lots of animosity towards both Danielle Smith and her UCP proxies like Tim Cartmell and his Better Edmonton Party.
ABCD- Anybody But Cartmell & Danielle
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Huge public education protest this morning outside the kinsmen.
As municipal election advance polls open today, lots of animosity towards both Danielle Smith and her UCP proxies like Tim Cartmell and his Better Edmonton Party.
ABCD- Anybody But Cartmell & Danielle
As municipal election advance polls open today, lots of animosity towards both Danielle Smith and her UCP proxies like Tim Cartmell and his Better Edmonton Party.
ABCD- Anybody But Cartmell & Danielle
