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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Dalel
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Dalel
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Dalel
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Dalel
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?
Dalel
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Dalel
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Dalel
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Dalel
The candidate chose not to answer
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Dalel
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?
Dalel
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Dalel
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Dalel
The candidate chose not to answer
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Dalel
Systemic racism is apparent throughout the EPS
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Dalel
Freeze it until it is in line with comparable cities
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Dalel
Council should not approve any further funding requests from police
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Dalel
Yes, and the current one is working fine
Quality of life
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Dalel
Current support is sufficient
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?
Dalel
No, the city should do more
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Dalel
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Mixed
Do you support the expansion of major roads?
Dalel
I oppose these expansions, primarily on financial grounds
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Dalel
Regardless of how it is configured, the city spends too much on transit