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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Perez Arellano
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Perez Arellano
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Perez Arellano
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Perez Arellano
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Perez Arellano
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Perez Arellano
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Perez Arellano
The city has too many employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
Systemic racism is apparent throughout the EPS
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Perez Arellano
Freeze it until it is in line with comparable cities
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Perez Arellano
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Perez Arellano
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?
Perez Arellano
No, the city should do more
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Perez Arellano
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Perez Arellano
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency