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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Banga
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Banga
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Banga
No, I support investment in downtown but not this plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Banga
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?
Banga
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Banga
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Banga
The current mix is acceptable
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Banga
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?
Banga
No, this shouldn't be the city's responsibility
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Banga
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?
Banga
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?
Banga
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?
Banga
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Banga
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Banga
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Banga
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?
Banga
It should spend more
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Banga
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?
Banga
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Banga
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Banga
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency