Community Leagues have long advocated for a new relationship with the City and Edmonton Federation of Community League to ensure that they can meet the needs of the communities they serve in a sustainable manner. I support the recent changes to the Tripartite Agreement that provides greater flexibility and agency to Community Leagues, but believe that we need to go further to empower Community Leagues and allow them to address the needs of their communities. As more Community Leagues move towards renovating or constructing new halls and park amenities, it is important that the City encourages and supports efforts to reimagine both the role of Community Leagues and the space they provide to residents. The City should prioritize the redevelopment of sites that embrace the Community Hub model and work with Community Leagues to identify funding opportunities to ensure that these plans can be realized.
