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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Malhotra
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Malhotra
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Malhotra
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Malhotra
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?
Malhotra
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Malhotra
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Malhotra
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Malhotra
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Malhotra
The city has too few employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Malhotra
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?
Malhotra
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Malhotra
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?
Malhotra
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Malhotra
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Malhotra
The candidate chose not to answer
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Malhotra
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Malhotra
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Malhotra
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Mixed
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
Malhotra
The candidate chose not to answer
Quality of life
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Malhotra
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Malhotra
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?
Malhotra
No, the city should do more
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Malhotra
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Malhotra
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Malhotra
Divert budget from other projects to build the LRT more quickly