Voter results overview

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?

Voter response:

No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses

These candidates agreed:

Michael Oshry Mayor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?

Voter response:

No, I support investment in downtown but not this plan

These candidates agreed:

Diana Steele Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Environment

What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?

Voter response:

It's a strong plan; we just need to follow it

These candidates agreed:

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Should effects on the climate be taken into account in every decision city council makes?

Voter response:

Yes, every decision has climate implications

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Do you think city council should have approved the Epcor's E.L. Smith Solar Farm?

Voter response:

No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Finances

What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?

Voter response:

The city has limited ability to raise revenues

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?

Voter response:

The current mix is acceptable

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?

Voter response:

The city has too few employees

These candidates agreed:

Cori Longo Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Housing and homelessness

How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?

Voter response:

The city cannot afford to build more affordable housing without financial support from other orders of government

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Should the city expand its Housing First programs?

Voter response:

No, residents should undergo treatment for underlying issues such as substance use and mental illness before participating in housing programs

These candidates agreed:

Rick Comrie Mayor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

How should the city address encampments?

Voter response:

Encampments should be allowed if there are no better housing options available

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Planning

Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?

Voter response:

Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers

These candidates agreed:

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Do you support the city's current approach to infill?

Voter response:

Yes

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?

Voter response:

Council should use every tool at its disposal, including financial penalties and incentives

These candidates agreed:

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Police

Which statement best captures your beliefs about racism and the Edmonton Police Service?

Voter response:

The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members

These candidates agreed:

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

What should be done about the police budget?

Voter response:

Increase it as determined by the funding formula

These candidates agreed:

Diana Steele Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

When police request funding for capital projects, how should council respond?

Voter response:

Council should closely scrutinize all requests

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Politics and governance

Should candidates disclose their donors?

Voter response:

Yes, before the election

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?

Voter response:

Yes, but the current one is not doing the job

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Do referendum questions and Senate votes belong on municipal ballots?

Voter response:

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Quality of life

How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?

Voter response:

It should spend more

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Should the city have more permanent public washrooms?

Voter response:

Yes, we need more permanent public washrooms

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

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?

Voter response:

Yes, I support the current approach

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Roads

What should the residential speed limit be?

Voter response:

40 km/h

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?

Voter response:

The city should make roads less accessible to active transportation

These candidates agreed:

Rick Comrie Mayor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Do you support the expansion of major roads?

Voter response:

I support these expansions

These candidates agreed:

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Transit

What should be done about transit fares?

Voter response:

Fares should be frozen where they are

These candidates agreed:

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Diana Steele Mayor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Cori Longo Councillor

James Kosowan Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Salar Melli Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

What should be done about LRT expansion?

Voter response:

Continue with the current plan

These candidates agreed:

Ashley Salvador Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi Mayor

Cori Longo Councillor

Steven Townsend Councillor

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor

Diana Steele Mayor

James Kosowan Councillor

Liz John-West Councillor

Kim Krushell Mayor

Caroline Matthews Councillor

Michael Oshry Mayor

Rick Comrie Mayor