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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Bruff
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Bruff
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Bruff
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Bruff
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?
Bruff
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Bruff
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Bruff
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Bruff
The current mix is acceptable
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Bruff
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?
Bruff
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Bruff
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Bruff
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Bruff
No, primarily because it allows too much gentrification
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Bruff
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?
Bruff
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Bruff
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Bruff
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Mixed
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
Bruff
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?
Bruff
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Bruff
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?
Bruff
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Bruff
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Bruff
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage