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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Bashir
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Bashir
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Bashir
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Bashir
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Bashir
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Bashir
Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Bashir
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Bashir
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
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?
Bashir
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Bashir
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Bashir
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Bashir
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Bashir
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Bashir
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Bashir
Build only what has already been planned.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Bashir
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Bashir
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Taproot Survey
Where do you stand on issues raised by voters in the 2025 municipal election?