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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Davies
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Davies
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Davies
Yes, at the current level of investment
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Davies
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?
Davies
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Davies
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Davies
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Davies
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Davies
The city has about the right number of employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Davies
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?
Davies
No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Davies
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?
Davies
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?
Davies
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?
Davies
There is no racism within the EPS
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Davies
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Davies
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Davies
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?
Davies
Current support is sufficient
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?
Davies
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Davies
The city has enough infrastructure for active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Davies
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Davies
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead