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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Ammar
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Ammar
Prudent fiscal manager.
Candidate comments:
“Revisit all budget items!”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Ammar
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Candidate comments:
“We're spending too much money on this project, and delaying a lot of infrastructure.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Ammar
Expand as the market demands.
Candidate comments:
“Let the city grow but use as much as possible city area first.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Ammar
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Ammar
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?
Ammar
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Ammar
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Ammar
Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Ammar
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Ammar
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“River Valley is beautiful and should remain that with for bikes, family walks and tourists.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Ammar
Close lower-use sites and upgrade the remaining ones.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Ammar
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Ammar
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Ammar
Parties will help council be more effective.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Ammar
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Ammar
Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Ammar
Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Ammar
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“City council should always have a say in the Police Commission!”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Ammar
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Candidate comments:
“Shared services would cost COE tax payer less.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Ammar
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Ammar
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Ammar
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Ammar
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“Engage the communities more!”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Ammar
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Ammar
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Candidate comments:
“Boots on the ground help the most.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Ammar
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“Bike lane construction needs to STOP.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Ammar
Prioritize private vehicles instead of LRT or BRT.
Candidate comments:
“On-Demand services are a good cost saving measure however rapid transit is cheaper than LRT.”
Taproot Survey
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