Taproot Survey responses by leading/elected candidates
Here's how the leading or elected candidates for city council responded to the Taproot Survey.
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
a) Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
b) Provide high-level direction.
No candidates selected this response
c) Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
a) Prudent fiscal manager.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
c) Community representative.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
b) Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) Increase taxes to improve quality of life.
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Reed Clarke Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
a) Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
b) Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Reed Clarke Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
b) Finish what's started first.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) Set a firm growth boundary.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
a) Proceed as allowed under existing rules.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
c) Halt further development and revisit policies.
Michael Elliott Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
a) The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.
Thu Parmar Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
b) Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
c) Reduce parking and reallocate land to other uses.
Andrew Knack Mayor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
a) Grow the residential population.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Increase the number of office workers.
No candidates selected this response
c) Attract more visitors.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Michael Elliott Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
a) Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
c) Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
a) Invest in attracting new businesses to the city.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
c) Remove barriers to business growth.
Jon Morgan Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
a) Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Keren Tang Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
c) Accelerate development at select locations.
Thu Parmar Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
a) Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
b) Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Close lower-use sites and upgrade the remaining ones.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
a) Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Reed Clarke Councillor
c) Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Michael Elliott Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
a) Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
b) Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Reed Clarke Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
a) Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Parties will help council be more effective.
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) The existence of parties will have little effect.
Reed Clarke Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
a) Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
b) Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
No candidates selected this response
c) Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
a) Fund the services to ensure quality of life.
Andrew Knack Mayor
b) Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
No candidates selected this response
c) Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Michael Elliott Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
a) Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
a) Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
c) Make police funding contingent on achieving specific outcomes.
Jon Morgan Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
a) Focus on Edmonton's own needs and goals.
Michael Janz Councillor
b) Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
c) Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
a) Performance is satisfactory, but communication and transparency could be improved.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Jon Morgan Councillor
c) Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
a) Build even if it means taking on more debt.
Andrew Knack Mayor
b) Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
c) Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
a) Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
c) Investing in transit would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Reed Clarke Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
a) Implement a lobbyist registry.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
c) Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Keren Tang Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Thu Parmar Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
a) Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
b) Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
c) Press other orders of government to deliver health and social services.
Thu Parmar Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
a) Increase traffic-calming measures.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
c) Reduce vehicle traffic by incentivizing other modes of transportation.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
a) Build only what has already been planned.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Aaron Paquette Councillor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
b) Build more than is planned.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Build less than is planned.
No candidates selected this response
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Reed Clarke Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
a) Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Andrew Knack Mayor
Jon Morgan Councillor
Reed Clarke Councillor
Thu Parmar Councillor
b) Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
c) Spend the same amount.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Aaron Paquette Councillor
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
b) Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Andrew Knack Mayor
Erin Rutherford Councillor
Keren Tang Councillor
Ashley Salvador Councillor
Anne Stevenson Councillor
Michael Janz Councillor
Michael Elliott Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Prioritize private vehicles instead of LRT or BRT.
No candidates selected this response
e) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
Did not complete the survey:
Karen Principe Councillor