If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Context:
The provincial government has exerted influence over matters that primarily belong to the municipal government since the last election. The province increased the number of people it appoints to the Edmonton Police Commission in late 2024. Later, Dale McFee, who was then the chief of the Edmonton Police Service, asked the province to investigate two city-appointed commissioners. (McFee now works for the province.) Plus, Devin Dreeshen, the transportation minister, has called for Edmonton to halt building bike lanes for which contracts are already signed.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Candidates that selected this response:
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
b) Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
Candidates that selected this response:
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
c) Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
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: