Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Context:
City council approved a 5.7% tax increase for 2025. Canada's consumer price index was 1.7% in July 2025 and Edmonton's population increased by 5.76% in 2024. In 2021, council approved a 0% property tax increase to provide economic relief to those struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidates that selected this response:
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
b) Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
c) Increase taxes to improve quality of life.
Candidates that selected this response:
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: