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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Weston
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Weston
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Weston
Yes, at the current level of investment
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Weston
It's a strong plan; we just need to follow it
Mixed
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Weston
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Weston
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?
Weston
The current mix is acceptable
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Weston
The city has about the right number of employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Weston
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?
Weston
No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs
Mixed
How should the city address encampments?
Weston
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Weston
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Weston
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?
Weston
The candidate chose not to answer
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Weston
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Weston
Freeze it until it is in line with comparable cities
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Weston
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Weston
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?
Weston
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?
Weston
The candidate chose not to answer
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Weston
The city has enough infrastructure for active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Weston
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Weston
Pause LRT construction and explore more future-focused technology like autonomous vehicle networks