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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Migdaddy
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Migdaddy
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Migdaddy
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Migdaddy
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?
Migdaddy
Yes for some decisions but not all
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Migdaddy
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Migdaddy
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Migdaddy
The candidate chose not to answer
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Migdaddy
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?
Migdaddy
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Migdaddy
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?
Migdaddy
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Migdaddy
No, primarily because it harms the character of mature neighbourhoods
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Migdaddy
Council should not intentionally create 15-minute districts
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Migdaddy
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Migdaddy
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Migdaddy
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Mixed
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
Migdaddy
I accept the principle but object to some or all of these additions
Quality of life
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Migdaddy
It should spend more
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Migdaddy
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?
Migdaddy
The candidate chose not to answer
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Migdaddy
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Migdaddy
It struck the right balance between frequency and coverage