Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Context:
City council has limited tools to combat homelessness: The province has jurisdiction over healthcare, community and social services, and social assistance, and cities rely on property taxes to fund their programs. Regardless, Edmonton's work on zoning bylaw renewal is aimed at increasing housing supply. In 2024, this council passed an affordable housing strategy and a homelessness and housing services plan. In 2025, council has approved the sale of city land well below market prices to supportive housing projects. The challenge nonetheless remains dire. The most recent By Name List data from Homeward Trust tracks more than 4,700 Edmontonians who have no housing or temporary housing.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidates that selected this response:
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
b) Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Candidates that selected this response:
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
c) Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Candidates that selected this response:
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: