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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Shaw
It should spend more
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Shaw
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Shaw
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Mixed
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
Shaw
The city spends its resources inefficiently
Mixed
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Shaw
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Mixed
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Shaw
No, primarily because it interferes with market forces
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Shaw
Council should rely mostly on zoning decisions to support their creation
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Shaw
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Shaw
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Shaw
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
It should spend more
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Shaw
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?
Shaw
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Shaw
The city has enough infrastructure for active transportation