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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Rutherford
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Candidate comments:
“This is in sync with also making sure we are scrutinzing the budget so that residents have confidence in the use of funds and see their tax-dollars at work.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Rutherford
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Rutherford
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?
Rutherford
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“The district plans have created favourable conditions for the market. I would not support public dollars for incentives to private developments.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Rutherford
Finish what's started first.
Candidate comments:
“I suppport having substantial completion of developing neighbourhoods before any development south of 41st. This includes several neighbourhoods in Ward Anirniq (inside the Henday) that are not complete (Rapperswill, Canossa, Hudson as examples).”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Rutherford
Proceed as allowed under existing rules.
Candidate comments:
“I have demonstrated willingness to adjust and adapt the zoning bylaw - it was always meant to be amended. Of all the zones the RS zone is the one that has had the greatest feedback and we have made amendments and have directed further amendments - including around height, parking concerns, etc. I am open to consider proposed amendments in the next term so infill achieves city goals.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Rutherford
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Rutherford
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Rutherford
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Rutherford
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Rutherford
Invest in attracting new businesses to the city.
Candidate comments:
“A specific focus for me would be ensuring that the Industrial Investment Action Plan is implemented.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Rutherford
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“That being said, accessibilty to the River Valley is also essential so that all Edmontonians and visitors can enjoy this important asset (e.g better pathways, public washrooms).”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Rutherford
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Rutherford
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“This city would not operate supportive housing as this is provincial funding. However, I have and will continue to support development of supportive housing projects with city land and grants for building.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Rutherford
Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Candidate comments:
“This includes market (to ensure strong supply to meet demansd) on and non-market housing across the spectrum from supportive, transitional, rent-geared-to-income, and mixed market housing.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Rutherford
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Rutherford
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Candidate comments:
“My goal onis always to work with other orders of government for the best outcomes for Edmontonians. However, at times we need to be a strong voice for the communities we represent as the level closest to the people.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Rutherford
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Rutherford
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?
Rutherford
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?
Rutherford
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Rutherford
Performance is satisfactory, but communication and transparency could be improved.
Candidate comments:
“The PDDM model that the city transitioned to and now uses was audited on a couple occasions and shows strong project management best practices. Communication, engagement, and coordination with other projects can be improved.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Rutherford
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“We need to focus the next capital budget on renewal. While new projects are still needed in a growing city, I'd like to see this focused on safety (e.g, fire halls)”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Rutherford
Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“We need to focus capital budget on renewal. I also support investing in transit - and this also includes a lot of renewal needs for transit as well.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Rutherford
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Rutherford
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“Suppport the violence prevention action plan, REACH initiatives, and other proven approaches in the Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Rutherford
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Rutherford
Build more than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“I support active-mode infrastructure in growth within approved capital projects (e.g neighbourhood renewal, adding protected infrastructure to the 127 Street/ Yellowhead overpass). This includes improvements beyond just bike lanes (e.g, secure bike lock-ups, lighting, missing links).”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Rutherford
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Candidate comments:
“I would want to see more funding for improvement of sidewalks, pathways, bus stops, etc as well as improvements to roads.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Rutherford
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“I'd also still push for the expansion of the LRT Metroline. However, this would need provincial/ federal funding to advance this project. The NW quadrant of the City needs mass - it is the most underserved once the current lines are complete). I'd also advocate for re-allocation of service hours for transit to the ward with the completion of the LRT lines under construction.”
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