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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Akbari
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Akbari
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Akbari
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Akbari
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?
Akbari
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Akbari
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Akbari
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Akbari
Businesses should pay more
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Akbari
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?
Akbari
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Akbari
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Akbari
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Akbari
Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Akbari
Systemic racism is apparent throughout the EPS
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Akbari
Council should not approve any further funding requests from police
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Akbari
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?
Akbari
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Akbari
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?
Akbari
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Akbari
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Mixed
Do you support the expansion of major roads?
Akbari
I oppose these expansions, primarily on environmental grounds
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Akbari
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Akbari
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead