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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
General
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Candidate comments:
“While door knocking, the tax spending is one of the main topics raised and people are looking for more details. Providing transparency and reassurance is needed more than ever.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
General
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“This aligns with what residents in the ward are looking for these days, someone who will represent them and Edmonton as a whole in decisions that are being made.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
General
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Candidate comments:
“At the doors, residents are struggling with steep increases in their property taxes, others understand the importance of city services, and department staff are also asking for more support to keep up with demands in the job. This is the option that aligns best.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
General
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“Ward sipiwiyiniwak residents in many mature neighbourhoods already have this (walkable community league, playground, strip mall, school, etc) and has benefitted them for decades so while there's a recently-made formal terminology now, it is a lived experience of Edmontonians for a while.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
General
Finish what's started first.
Candidate comments:
“I lived in a developing area in mid 2000's and after moving to a mature neighbourhood, living in a complete neighbourhood with access to amenities (as opposed of 75% construction zones and vacant land) was remarkable. I would support Substantial Completion so those living in the suburbs would have amenities also completed near them.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
General
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Candidate comments:
“Stronger regulations on design, setback, tree protection, parking and proper behaviour of construction companies is important. If things stay as is and several neighburhoods pursue having restrictive covenants which can happen in several neighbourhoods here, it will be an issue. And I support TOD and intense builds along major roads.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
General
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Candidate comments:
“In order to help advance goals, given the present-day affordability concerns that residents have, showcasing the financial benefits and savings is crucial these days.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
General
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
General
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“Growing the residential population includes students, which is why I'm happy about the Downtown Student Housing Incentive. If there's great amenities for residents, downtown would be attractive to visitors too.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
General
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Candidate comments:
“In addition to impact on quality of life, it is also an economic driver.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
General
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Candidate comments:
“Local businesses are fundamental to our economy and needs the most support in order to be successful.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
General
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“This needs to be the foundation of decisions related to the river valley, protection and accessibility together are possible.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
General
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Candidate comments:
“Closing these facilities with no substitute contradicts with the 15-minute city goals.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
General
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“An example is the grant and land provided to NiGiNan Housing (Indigenous-led supportive housing) that helps those who are "harder to house". Helping them expand will help with homelessness short tern and long term.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
General
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“In addition to this, we need more transparency to fully understand how many of these units are truly affordable housing and how Edmontonians can access them. Also, maintaining and renovating existing affordable housing units is important so that there actually is a new increase.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
General
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“I ran in 2021 at the municipal level because city politics and services is non-partisan and my stance didn't change in 2025.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
General
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Candidate comments:
“Standing up for Edmonton still includes room for discussions for finding solutions and practical outcomes.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
General
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“I would do this in addition to providing any immediate short term measures to limit deaths, while emphasizing to the provincial government that long-term supports have to come from them.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
General
Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Candidate comments:
“Ward sipiwiyiniwak borders Enoch Cree Nation, therefore this is even more important for the ward. Using the Indigenous Framework is an important part of ensuring core municipal services are 'done right the first time.'”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
General
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“This reflects what I've been hearing at the doors, people wanting reassurance that the proper funding is allocated to the correct tools, whether law enforcement, preventative measures, or both. I believe it is possible to be more detailed about policing and still be collaborative.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
General
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Candidate comments:
“A metropolitan approach done in a proactive way is important for sharing costs and avoiding duplication. Whether it is through a new governance body or existing processes, either is fine with me.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
General
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Candidate comments:
“This best reflects the sentiments of people like me in the west end bearing the brunt of the LRT and Neighbourhood Renewal. Better communication, coordination between overlapping city departments and projects is important moving forward.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
General
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Candidate comments:
“The city is growing and new residents need infrastructure that serve their needs too.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
General
Investing in transit would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“Keeping up with city's transit needs is important. The more people take transit (and other transportation modes), it means less cars on the road. At the same time, it's also important to implement measures to manage traffic congestion which can include roads, using software for better traffic signaling, etc.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
General
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“I support a lobbyist registry. While voting records are on Open Data, it's hard for an everyday person to review, so I'd like voting records presented in a more user-friendly way.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
General
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“The Community Outreach Transit Team is wonderful and need to expand a lot, same with the 211 Crisis Diversion Van and Hope Mission's support van. I look forward to the opening of Boyle Street's King Thunderbird Centre this year, and I would like to advocate to the provincial government to do their part.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
General
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Candidate comments:
“I've seen multiple versions of traffic-calming measures (speed bumps, speed tables, curb blocks) and residents appreciate them. And many requested increased enforcement especially by the LRT construction line for those who are shortcutting.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
General
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“There are key missing links in biking infrastructure in the west end that needs to be addressed. The wider shared use paths as part of the Glenwood Neighbourhood Renewal on 95 Ave and along 87 Ave by the LRT line looks great. To help with the pushback I would support explaining to residents how the $100M is spent before making future decisions.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
General
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Candidate comments:
“With the increasingly frequent freeze-thaw cycles we are having in the winter it is more important to ensure people can navigate winter safely.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
General
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“It's important to finish the Valley Line LRT and see its impact before investing in more, which can also provide relief from living alongside construction for years. BRT could be a better fit with keeping up with transit needs in further areas of the city.”
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