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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Chukwudi
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Chukwudi
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Chukwudi
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Chukwudi
It's a good start but we need to go farther to reach our goals
Mixed
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Chukwudi
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Chukwudi
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Chukwudi
Both should pay less, even if that means a reduction of services
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Chukwudi
The city has too few employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Chukwudi
The city cannot afford to build more affordable housing without financial support from other orders of government
Mixed
Should the city expand its Housing First programs?
Chukwudi
No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Chukwudi
Encampments should be dismantled immediately
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Chukwudi
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Chukwudi
No, primarily because it harms the character of mature neighbourhoods
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Chukwudi
Council should rely mostly on zoning decisions to support their creation
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Chukwudi
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Chukwudi
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Chukwudi
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Chukwudi
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Mixed
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
Chukwudi
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?
Chukwudi
It should spend more
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Chukwudi
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?
Chukwudi
No, the city should do more
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Chukwudi
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Mixed
Do you support the expansion of major roads?
Chukwudi
I oppose these expansions, primarily on financial grounds
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Chukwudi
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Chukwudi
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead