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Michael Janz

Michael Janz

Candidate for councillor in papastew



Economy

Mixed

Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?

Janz

No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses

Mixed

Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?

Janz

Yes, and we should fully fund the plan



Environment

Mixed

What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?

Janz

It's a strong plan; we just need to follow it

Mixed

Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?

Janz

No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location



Finances

Mixed

What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?

Janz

The city has limited ability to raise revenues

Mixed

What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?

Janz

The city has about the right number of employees



Housing and homelessness

Mixed

How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?

Janz

The city should build more affordable housing, even if it can't get funding from other orders of government

Mixed

Should the city expand its Housing First programs?

Janz

Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it

Mixed

How should the city address encampments?

Janz

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?

Janz

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?

Janz

Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives



Police

Mixed

What should be done about the police budget?

Janz

Decrease it somewhat

Mixed

When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?

Janz

Council should closely scrutinize all requests



Politics and governance

Mixed

Should candidates disclose their donors?

Janz

Yes, before the election

Mixed

Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?

Janz

Yes, but the current one is not doing the job

Mixed

Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?

Janz

I accept the principle but object to some or all of these additions



Roads

Mixed

Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?

Janz

The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation

Mixed

Do you support the expansion of major roads?

Janz

I oppose these expansions, primarily on financial grounds



Transit

Mixed

What should be done about transit fares?

Janz

Fares should decrease

Mixed

What is your position on the bus network redesign?

Janz

The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage

Mixed

What should be done about LRT expansion?

Janz

Continue with the current plan