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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Chukwudi
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Candidate comments:
“Protect core services, reduce waste, and ensure fiscal responsibility.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Chukwudi
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“Represent residents' interests and ensure accountability in city decision-making”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Chukwudi
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“Keep property taxes fair, predictable, and focused on essential services.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Chukwudi
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“Agree—encourage private development of mixed-use spaces and local amenities”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Chukwudi
Finish what's started first.
Candidate comments:
“Limit development outside Anthony Henday Drive to protect green space and focus growth inward.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Chukwudi
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“Promote smart, well-planned infill that respects neighborhood character and infrastructure capacity.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Chukwudi
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Editorial note
(Oct. 16, 2025)
The candidate submitted this answer after their survey response was first published.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Chukwudi
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Editorial note
(Oct. 16, 2025)
The candidate submitted this answer after their survey response was first published.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Chukwudi
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“Affordable housing, local businesses, and public spaces.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Chukwudi
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Candidate comments:
“Support public funding for arts that deliver real value to the community and attract tourism, but ensure spending is responsible and accountable."”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Chukwudi
Remove barriers to business growth.
Candidate comments:
“I will Focus on attracting investment, supporting small businesses, and creating good jobs for Edmonton residents."”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Chukwudi
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“Protect it as a continuous natural area while improving access responsibly.
It balances conservation with public enjoyment, showing stewardship without ignoring community use.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Chukwudi
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Candidate comments:
“Fix and maintain existing recreation facilities before spending on new ones”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Chukwudi
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Candidate comments:
“Invest in supportive housing, mental health, and addiction treatment—focus on real solutions, not band-aids”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Chukwudi
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
It shows fiscal discipline, supports affordability, and avoids downloading costs onto Edmonton taxpayers alone.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Chukwudi
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“Municipal politics should stay non-partisan—decisions must focus on Edmonton, not party politics.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Chukwudi
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“Defend Edmonton's autonomy first, while working with the Province on shared priorities like housing, transit, and safety”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Chukwudi
Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
Candidate comments:
“Push the Province to fund its own responsibilities, while protecting essential city services Edmonton families rely on”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Chukwudi
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Candidate comments:
“"Respect treaties, support housing and jobs, and work in true partnership with Indigenous communities."”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Chukwudi
Make police funding contingent on achieving specific outcomes.
Candidate comments:
“City Council should provide oversight and accountability while respecting the Commission's independence to ensure public safety and community trust.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Chukwudi
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Candidate comments:
“Work with regional partners on transit, housing, and jobs—because Edmonton is stronger when the region grows together.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Chukwudi
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Candidate comments:
“Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Chukwudi
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Chukwudi
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Agree”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Chukwudi
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“Implement clear performance measures, transparent reporting,lobbyist registry and regular public updates. I am not a fan of lobbyist ,It can be ok, if done transparently and ethically—but unchecked lobbying can lead to undue influence or favoritism”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Chukwudi
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“Invest in crime prevention programs, and improve emergency response.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Chukwudi
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Candidate comments:
“Enhance road design, add traffic calming measures, and increase enforcement of speed limits.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Chukwudi
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“"I support safe bike lanes where they make sense—but right now, Edmonton is broke and falling apart. We can't afford bike lanes that cost millions while our potholes go unfilled and traffic congestion gets worse. As mayor, I'll focus on fixing roads first, then invest in bike lanes that are practical—connecting schools, jobs, and transit, not cutting into business districts or disrupting traffic”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Chukwudi
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Candidate comments:
“Major roads and emergency routes first,sidewalks and pathways”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Chukwudi
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“My priority is to make sure high-capacity transit actually serves the people who need it most—commuters, workers, students, and families. That means finishing projects on time and on budget, connecting transit to major job hubs, schools, and hospitals, and fixing the safety issues that drive people away. We can't keep pouring billions into poorly planned LRT expansions that run over budget”
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