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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Salvador
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Salvador
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Salvador
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Salvador
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“Everyone should be able to have good access to the essentials close to home. 15-minute districts are about building complete communities where people can meet their daily needs with ease and convenience. I have advanced policies to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services close to mass transit and existing infrastructure to support walkable, transit-oriented development.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Salvador
Finish what's started first.
Candidate comments:
“We can't afford to place further multi-billion dollar liabilities onto our balance sheet, and we can't afford to lock ourselves into new growth without a clear line of sight to how we will deliver on the promise of complete communities, including public services and amenities. We must be more judicious in how we manage what has already been approved before we add more.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Salvador
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Candidate comments:
“I have always supported infill as a means to deliver lower taxes and more efficient city services. We are adding more infill than ever, and this is critical for increasing housing supply to keep up with growth. I have also supported changes to improve fit, function, and builder accountability, including voting to reduce the number of units allowed in mid-block multiplexes to maintain momentum.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Salvador
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?
Salvador
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Salvador
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“The goal of City planning should be to build active, safe and resilient neighbourhoods. We can do this downtown by focusing efforts on growing the residential population, sustaining businesses, and supporting amenities through changes in office tower economics. I will continue to champion accelerated development of underused sites like downtown gravel lots to help achieve this.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Salvador
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Candidate comments:
“Arts, culture, and festivals fuel Edmonton's vibrancy, foster connection, and spark innovation. As Council's advisor to the Edmonton Arts Council, I have championed investments into our creative economy knowing they support local jobs, boost tourism, retain talent, build community pride, and cultivate a sense of belonging.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Salvador
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Candidate comments:
“Selecting a single response to this issue is not enough. The City has to advance all of these options as outlined in our Economic Action Plan. From working with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to unlocking industrial development, we must take a multifaceted approach to economic development and use the full breadth of tools available to municipal governments.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Salvador
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton's river valley is a defining feature of our city and of Ward Métis, and it demands careful stewardship. I support both the protection of our River Valley and equitable access so that Edmontonians can celebrate its ecological, cultural, and recreational value. I have turned down inappropriate scales of development, advanced a new trails strategy, and supported stronger protections.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Salvador
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Candidate comments:
“$900M worth of recreational facilities will fall into poor and failing condition over the next eight years. Core and central neighbourhoods deserve to continue having quality recreational amenities, and I have consistently supported greater action on maintenance and renewal. The new Dedicated Renewal Fund that I championed will ensure that there are funds to support rehabilitation and renewal.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Salvador
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“I am committed to action across the housing spectrum so everyone has a safe, affordable home, from bridge and subsidized housing to market rentals. With nearly 5,000 people unhoused in Edmonton, we need urgent investment. I will continue advancing our Affordable Housing Strategy, partnering with non-profits and Indigenous groups, and pressing other governments to meet growing demand.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Salvador
Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Candidate comments:
“While support from other governments is essential, we can't wait for the crisis to worsen. This term, I supported record investments into affordable housing. I am committed to securing long-term affordability on City land, and ensuring major sites like Exhibition Lands deliver non-profit and affordable homes. We must also leverage new federal programs like Building Canada Homes.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Salvador
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“I am proud to be running as an independent, community-focused candidate for Ward Métis.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Salvador
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?
Salvador
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“Having a clear understanding of jurisdiction is essential for being an effective representative. For example, municipalities lack the authority to provide healthcare, addictions treatment, and other social services. We need a City Council that steps up where possible, and stands up when necessary to push our provincial and federal partners to fund and fulfill their responsibilities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Salvador
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?
Salvador
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?
Salvador
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?
Salvador
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Candidate comments:
“The City has lost much of its ability to determine when to advance renewal schedules due to an underfunded renewal program. Combined with large projects, this has left many Edmontonians frustrated when multiple pieces of key infrastructure require immediate action. We need to expand our renewal program so that we have greater control over the timing and execution of projects.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Salvador
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton's renewal program has a $470M annual shortfall. Almost 50% of our renewal and maintenance needs are unfunded. While new assets are exciting, allowing a broad number of existing assets to fail will dramatically weaken our city, and Edmonton's mature areas in particular. That's why I championed Edmonton's new Dedicated Renewal Fund to protect these areas and will continue to do so.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Salvador
Investing in transit would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton has nearly as many roadway lane kilometres as Toronto, and a quarter of the population. We have 12,000 lane kilometers of roads. Adding lanes alone is not a long-term solution to congestion. We must expand transportation options to reduce traffic as our population continues to grow. That is why I have supported expanding existing bus service and introducing plans for Bus Rapid Transit.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Salvador
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Salvador
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“Edmontonians expect to see the right response, from the right teams, at the right time, and a commitment to addressing immediate concerns with care and accountability, while working on root causes. We must strive to prevent harm before it happens by investing in housing, social supports, and poverty reduction, while using every municipal tool available and pushing other governments to do the same.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Salvador
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Candidate comments:
“I support practical safety upgrades that save lives and strengthen communities. Adding missing sidewalks, installing signalized crossings, and redesigning dangerous intersections improves safety and traffic flow. We also need stronger enforcement to cut down on dangerous driving, including advocacy to the province to reverse their ban on automated enforcement.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Salvador
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“Only half of the City's planned district connector network is currently funded. I support the completion of a city-wide bike network as outlined in Edmonton's Bike Plan to ensure everyone has a safe and reliable way to get around our communities. Just 2% of our overall transportation budget is required to make this possible.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Salvador
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Candidate comments:
“As our road network has continued to expand, funding for snow clearing has not kept pace. That means service level expectations are not always being met. We need to fund more winter maintenance for both roadways and pathways to support safe winter travel. This budget had been essentially flatlined until recently when Council added 20% over the last four years.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Salvador
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is an important component of a complete and connected transportation network. Edmonton has two new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines in the planning and design phase. At the same time, we need to expand and improve existing bus service to provide convenient, frequent, and reliable service to existing communities.”
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