Voter results by candidate:
James Kosowan
A voter in Métis
answered 29 of 30 questions in the Taproot Survey
to discover their alignment with candidates
The voter and candidate agree on 15 questions
Economy
Agreement on 0 of 3 questions in this category
How much should the city spend to help local business recover from the pandemic?
Current support is sufficient
It should spend more
Is the city's current approach to encouraging economic diversification heading in the right direction?
No, the city should put more resources behind attracting global businesses
No, the city should put more resources behind nurturing homegrown businesses
Do you support the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy released in June?
No, I support investment in downtown but not this plan
Yes, at the current level of investment
Environment
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
What do you think of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and action plan?
It's a strong plan; we just need to follow it
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?
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
No, I support solar power but that's the wrong location
Finances
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
The city has limited ability to raise revenues
What do you think of the city's revenue split between residential and business taxes?
The current mix is acceptable
The current mix is acceptable
What do you think of the size of the city's workforce?
The city has too few employees
The city has about the right number of employees
Housing and homelessness
Agreement on 0 of 3 questions in this category
How should the city approach the provision of affordable housing?
The city cannot afford to build more affordable housing without financial support from other orders of government
The city should build more affordable housing, even if it can't get funding 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
The current policy towards encampments is acceptable
Planning
Agreement on 2 of 3 questions in this category
Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Council has been too flexible under pressure from developers
Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
Yes
No, primarily because it harms the character of mature neighbourhoods
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 2 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
The EPS is not racist on the whole, but there are some racist members
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 3 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?
No
No
Quality of life
Agreement on 3 of 3 questions in this category
How much should the city spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic?
It should spend more
It should spend more
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
Yes, I support the current approach
Roads
Agreement on 1 of 3 questions in this category
What should the residential speed limit be?
40 km/h
40 km/h
Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
The city should make roads less 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 oppose these expansions, primarily on financial grounds
Transit
Agreement on 0 of 3 questions in this category
What should be done about transit fares?
Fares should be frozen where they are
Fares should decrease
What is your position on the bus network redesign?
No response
The city should have taken money from something else to increase frequency and maintain coverage
What should be done about LRT expansion?
Continue with the current plan
Pause LRT construction and consider bus rapid transit instead