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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Paquette
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Paquette
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Paquette
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Paquette
It's a strong plan; we just need to follow it
Mixed
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Paquette
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Paquette
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Paquette
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Paquette
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Paquette
The city has about the right number of employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Paquette
The city should build more affordable housing, even if it can't get funding from other orders of government
Mixed
Should the city expand its Housing First programs?
Paquette
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Paquette
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Paquette
Council has shown the right amount of flexibility regarding zoning bylaws
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Paquette
Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Paquette
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Paquette
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Paquette
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Mixed
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
Paquette
I accept the principle but object to some or all of these additions
Quality of life
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Paquette
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Paquette
Yes, we need more permanent public washrooms
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to upholding the spirit and specifics of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action?
Paquette
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Paquette
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Paquette
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage