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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Knack
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Knack
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“Building a Stronger Edmonton is about putting the needs of Edmontonians first. We need to make sure that our city works for everyone. That means better services, safer communities, and economic growth that benefits everybody.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Knack
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Candidate comments:
“Increasing taxes that keeps up with inflation and population growth will allow us to improve the quality of life of Edmontonians.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Knack
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“I support incentivizing more local services so people have the choice to live more locally.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Knack
Set a firm growth boundary.
Candidate comments:
“I'm comfortable with the growth boundaries as set in the City Plan.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Knack
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Candidate comments:
“I support a reduction back to 6 units mid-block, mature tree preservation, support the Heritage Place Strategy to ensure the character of our neighbourhoods is preserved. I also support the further development of the Priority Growth Areas to offset the mid-block changes.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Knack
The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Knack
Reduce parking and reallocate land to other uses.
Candidate comments:
“The current epark/Hotspot system needs to be improved as there are too many people who do not feel the system is working for them. Reallocation of land to other uses should be focused on housing and mixed-use development.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Knack
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Knack
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Knack
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Candidate comments:
“In my platform, I have a detailed economic policy which includes attracting new businesses, investing in entrepreneurship and local business, and removing barriers to business growth. All of these are critical to our city's economic development.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Knack
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“While my voting record has prioritized protecting the River Valley as a continuous natural area, I am willing to consider very thoughtful development of public amenities and in select locations (ex: River Crossing) dependent on thorough engagement with Indigenous Peoples.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Knack
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Candidate comments:
“Social infrastructure is critical to the quality of life for all Edmontonians. These amenities should be available across all communities in Edmonton.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Knack
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Knack
Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Candidate comments:
“I will always pursue partnership with other orders of government, private sector, and non-profit organizations to increase the supply of affordable housing in Edmonton. People are not political footballs especially when there are cost-effective, proven, and evidence-based solutions that save money and lives.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Knack
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Knack
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Knack
Fund the services to ensure quality of life.
Candidate comments:
“We need to invite all levels of government to the table but I will no longer use jurisdiction as an excuse when lives are at stake.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Knack
Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Knack
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Knack
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Knack
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Candidate comments:
“The vast majority of City projects are finished on budget and on schedule but the cumulative impact of projects has made life challenging for Edmontonians and local businesses. I have championed new ways to complete construction that has shorten construction timelines and can now be used across the city.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Knack
Build even if it means taking on more debt.
Candidate comments:
“We need to use restraint in borrowing for large projects but we also need to ensure that all communities in Edmonton have access to the basic amenities they need. Fire halls, recreation centers, libraries, police stations, etc. are not frivolous.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Knack
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Induced demand is real. There is also a need to address certain pinch points because they impact our transit service and have an impact on commute times in this city. We must continue to invest in transit as part of any transportation network expansion.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Knack
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“A lobbyist registry should be the bare minimum.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Knack
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“My community safety plan requires all three options to be advanced.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Knack
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Candidate comments:
“As the person who championed the creation of Vision Zero Street Labs, I am committed to continued investment in traffic-calming measures.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Knack
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“To be clear, the initial investment is not all that has been planned and there is a detailed Bike Plan that shows where we should be building infrastructure and I believe it's important to continue that work.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Knack
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Candidate comments:
“I support spending more to improve the clearing of roads and the clearing of sidewalks/pathways, particularly around seniors residences and centres.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Knack
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“Based on our upcoming 4-year capital budget, BRT is the most realistic high-capacity transit option that we will be able to fund. Although, I will advocate to the other orders of government to continue the expansion of existing LRT routes to other parts of the city (ex: Castle Downs).”
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