Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Context:
Climate resilience is a goal in ConnectEdmonton, the city's strategic plan for 2019-2028. During the current term, city council approved new climate-focused procedures and the Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan. It also tabled its first carbon budget, which forecast that it is not on track to hit targets. One report found that many city buildings are vulnerable to climate-related hazards; another showed that a majority of Edmontonians are concerned about climate change.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Candidates that selected this response:
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
b) The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
c) A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.
Candidates that selected this response:
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
Candidates that skipped this question:
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: