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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Kaur
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Kaur
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Kaur
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Kaur
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Kaur
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“Have proper public consultation before any further decisions.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Kaur
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Kaur
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Kaur
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Kaur
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Kaur
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Kaur
Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
Candidate comments:
“Housing is a provincial responsibility and our taxes go up when the city takes it on instead. So, I am committed to working with the provincial and federal governments to build drug-free, recovery-oriented supportive housing.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
Parties will help council be more effective.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
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?
Kaur
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Kaur
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Kaur
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“All information on lobbyist groups, outside consultants and related projects should be made publicly available to increase transparency.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Kaur
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Candidate comments:
“While increasing enforcement is important, proper training, mental health and provincial addiction treatment services must be incorporated to ensure every Edmontonians safety and wellbeing.
I would also advocate to invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder and call on the province to invest more in housing and homelessness.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Kaur
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Kaur
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“We need strategic bike routes that connect the North, South, East and West ends of the city for easy, efficient travel. Let's NOT tear up and shrink crucial motor vehicle road space to add bike lanes in areas that they are rarely used. Ultimately, we are a winter city.
Even at the doors, bike users agree we need a better bike lane layout that does NOT disrupt motor vehicle traffic.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Kaur
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
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