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Economy
Mixed
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Velthuizen
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Velthuizen
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Mixed
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
Velthuizen
No, we have already spent enough on downtown
Environment
Mixed
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
Velthuizen
The action items are too expensive
Mixed
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Velthuizen
Yes for some decisions but not all
Mixed
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Velthuizen
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?
Velthuizen
Both should pay less, even if that means a reduction of services
Mixed
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
Velthuizen
The city has about the right number of employees
Housing and homelessness
Mixed
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
Velthuizen
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?
Velthuizen
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?
Velthuizen
Encampments should be dismantled immediately
Planning
Mixed
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Velthuizen
Council has shown the right amount of flexibility regarding zoning bylaws
Mixed
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Velthuizen
Council should not intentionally create 15-minute districts
Police
Mixed
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
Velthuizen
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Mixed
What should be done about the police budget?
Velthuizen
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Mixed
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Velthuizen
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Mixed
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Velthuizen
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?
Velthuizen
Current support is sufficient
Mixed
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Velthuizen
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?
Velthuizen
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Mixed
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
Velthuizen
The city has enough infrastructure for active transportation
Transit
Mixed
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
Velthuizen
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage
Mixed
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Velthuizen
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead