This page contains information related to a past election. For the upcoming election, switch to 2025.
Compare candidates
Compare Taproot Survey responses from up to four candidates side-by-side
Select candidates to compare
Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Esslinger
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Esslinger
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Esslinger
Yes, at the current level of investment
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Esslinger
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?
Esslinger
Yes for some decisions but not all
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Esslinger
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Esslinger
Residences should pay more
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Esslinger
The candidate chose not to answer
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Esslinger
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?
Esslinger
No, the existing programs are sufficient
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Esslinger
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Esslinger
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?
Esslinger
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?
Esslinger
Systemic racism is apparent throughout the EPS
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Esslinger
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Esslinger
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Quality of life
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Esslinger
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Esslinger
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?
Esslinger
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Esslinger
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Esslinger
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency