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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Bale
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Bale
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Bale
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“I also want to increase revenue to lower taxes.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Bale
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Candidate comments:
“Funding a strategy to encourage people Downtown while also funding a strategy to void the need for people to go Downtown seems antithetical to me. We should pick a strategy and not fund competing strategies.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Bale
Expand as the market demands.
Candidate comments:
“Given the current housing crisis, all housing options need to be considered.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Bale
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Bale
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?
Bale
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Bale
Increase the number of office workers.
Candidate comments:
“I would also be in favour of attracting more visitors, however my concern is that if we expect suburbanites to go Downtown and spend money, then we need to be mindful of putting money in the pockets of suburbanites to they can spend money Downtown.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Bale
Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Bale
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Candidate comments:
“I actually like all three options as part of a comprehensive plan. With a 9.4% unemployment rate in Edmonton, all options should be on the table to create stable income for Edmontonians.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Bale
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Bale
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Bale
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Bale
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?
Bale
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“This includes organizations with obscure funding sources like PACs and Third-Party Advertisers.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Bale
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?
Bale
Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
Candidate comments:
“If we want the Province to stay in their jurisdictional lane, then we need to stay in ours.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Bale
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Candidate comments:
“While municipal jurisdiction is limited on this matter, there are key areas where Edmonton City Council can advocate for and with Indigenous communities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Bale
Make police funding contingent on achieving specific outcomes.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Bale
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Bale
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?
Bale
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“I do support some new infrastructure, but it would be based on priority of the project.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Bale
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Bale
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Bale
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Bale
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Bale
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“The next Council needs to honour commitments already made, as well as avoid additional costs by removing bike lanes. However, unless we can drastically increase our tax revenue form new sources, then I am hesitant to build more.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Bale
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“The funding is not the problem, the prioritization is.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Bale
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
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