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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Saggu
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Saggu
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Saggu
Yes, at the current level of investment
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Saggu
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?
Saggu
Yes for some decisions but not all
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Saggu
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Saggu
Both should pay less, even if that means a reduction of services
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Saggu
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?
Saggu
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Saggu
Encampments should be allowed if there are no better housing options available
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Saggu
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Saggu
No, primarily because it interferes with market forces
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Saggu
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?
Saggu
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Saggu
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Saggu
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Saggu
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?
Saggu
It should spend more
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Saggu
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?
Saggu
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Saggu
The city has enough infrastructure for active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Saggu
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage