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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Comrie
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Comrie
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
The action items are too expensive
Mixed
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Comrie
No, most decisions don't have climate implications
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Comrie
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Comrie
Both should pay less, even if that means a reduction of services
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Comrie
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
Council should not intentionally create 15-minute districts
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
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?
Comrie
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Comrie
The city should make roads less accessible to active transportation
Mixed
Do you support the expansion of major roads?
Comrie
I oppose these expansions, primarily on financial grounds
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Comrie
Regardless of how it is configured, the city spends too much on transit
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Comrie
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead