26-H104 Civic Politics in the Age of Incoherence – Keith Gerein
$50.00
Please note: Individual sessions of this course will be recorded and available to registered students outside of the actual course time.
The course is envisioned as an 8-hour program providing an overview of the machinations of civic governance in Edmonton and Alberta at a time of heightened political, economic and social tension. As Edmonton emerges from a fascinating civic election in which voters called for change, it is an ideal time to focus on the politics of municipal finances, infrastructure, urban development, intergovernmental relations, police governance and the introduction of political parties to the election process.
Among other topics, participants will be asked to consider what responsibility civic taxpayers have toward addressing social services and health needs, how cities can become more financially sustainable, and to what extent local constituents should have a say in the design of their own communities.
Instructor: Keith Gerein
Born and raised in Calgary, Keith Gerein has been with the Edmonton Journal for 24 years covering a wide variety of news beats including provincial politics and health care. He spent time in Afghanistan in 2011 as an embedded reporter. In 2018, Keith took on his latest role as an opinion columnist, covering Edmonton issues with a focus on City Hall. He is also the Journal’s coordinator of features and investigations. In 2021, Keith completed a fellowship at Massey College in Toronto, a program that included study on urban issues and Canadian heritage.
