Voter results by candidate:
Guiscela Perez Arellano
A voter in pihêsiwin
answered 27 of 30 questions in the Taproot Survey
to discover their alignment with candidates
The voter and candidate agree on 16 questions
Economy
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
It should spend more
It should spend more
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Yes, we have effective initiatives in place
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
No, we have already spent enough on downtown
Yes, and we should fully fund the plan
Environment
Agreement on 1 of 3 questions in this category
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
No response
It's a good start but we need to go farther to reach our goals
Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Yes, every decision has climate implications
Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?
Yes
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Agreement on 1 of 3 questions in this category
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
The city spends too much
The city spends its resources inefficiently
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
Businesses should pay more
The current mix is acceptable
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
The city has too many employees
The city has too many employees
Housing and homelessness
Agreement on 1 of 3 questions in this category
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
No response
The city cannot afford to build more affordable housing without financial support from other orders of government
Should the city expand its Housing First programs?
No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs
Yes, Housing First is the right approach and we need more of it
How should the city address encampments?
Encampments should be allowed if there are no better housing options available
Encampments should be allowed if there are no better housing options available
Planning
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
No response
Council has not been flexible enough to make way for development
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Yes
Yes
How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives
Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives
Police
Agreement on 1 of 3 questions in this category
Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
Systemic racism is apparent throughout the EPS
What should be done about the police budget?
Increase it as determined by the funding formula
Freeze it until it is in line with comparable cities
When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Council should closely scrutinize all requests
Politics and governance
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
Should candidates disclose their donors?
Yes, before the election
Yes, before the election
Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Yes, but the current one is not doing the job
Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?
I accept the principle but object to some or all of these additions
No
Quality of life
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
Current support is sufficient
Current support is sufficient
Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?
Yes, we need more permanent public washrooms
Yes, we need more permanent public washrooms
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?
Yes, I support the current approach
No, the city should do more
Roads
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
What should the residential speed limit be?
50 km/h
40 km/h
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
The city should make roads more accessible to active transportation
Do you support the expansion of major roads?
I support these expansions
I support these expansions
Transit
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
What should be done about transit fares?
Fares should be frozen where they are
Fares should be frozen where they are
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
It struck the right balance between frequency and coverage
It sacrificed too much coverage to provide more frequency
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Continue with the current plan
Continue with the current plan