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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Wright
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Candidate comments:
“While advocating for Ward priorities, it's important to keep in mind the City as a whole as that is what we swore an oath to. And one of those priorities is to limit property tax increases while not losing the core programs and services they have come to expect.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Wright
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“Bringing the voice and perspective of the Ward represented while implementing a visionary plan for the future of a growing city.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Wright
Increase taxes to improve quality of life.
Candidate comments:
“It's not enough to keep up with inflation and population growth as that has not been done in the past so we'd have even more catching up to do. Reinvesting in programs and services will improve overall quality of life for Edmontonians to continue being a a place we can be proud to call home.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Wright
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“Utilize zoning bylaws, complete street designs and remove barriers to encourage more mixed use areas and local services.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Wright
Set a firm growth boundary.
Candidate comments:
“Setting a firm growth boundary (no residential development south of 41 Ave SW) and requiring substantial completion of existing developing areas will improve development and limit future operational costs.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Wright
Proceed as allowed under existing rules.
Candidate comments:
“Continue with reviews and revise as needed.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Wright
The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Candidate comments:
“I agree that the impacts of climate change need to be considered and balanced within the decision making process.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Wright
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Wright
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“Housing will improve vibrancy of the downtown by having neighbours moving about and using services around the clock, not just Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 and on game night.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Wright
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Candidate comments:
“Beyond the benefit to quality of life for many, funding of the arts also provides economic benefit. It is akin to recreational facilities/amenities that are essential in building strong, vibrant communities..”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Wright
Remove barriers to business growth.
Candidate comments:
“Removing barriers to business growth to attract new business and encourage entrepreneurship and local businesses”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Wright
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“The river valley and ravine network is a part of Edmonton's identity. It should be protected and accessible to all, while allowing limited public recreation amenities.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Wright
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Candidate comments:
“Depending on the cost difference, it may be more advantageous for replacement with basic recreation amenities. Although design is esthetically important, the function is most important to provide good value for the dollars being spent. It would be a bonus if the life of existing facilities could be extended while replacements are built, but this may require nearby relocation of the amenity.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Wright
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“As this Council has been doing, continue to commit land and work with community partners to build and operate permanent supportive housing while advocating to the provincial government to fund more of these sites and address gaps in mental health and other areas under their jurisdiction.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Wright
Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Candidate comments:
“Work in collaboration with other orders of government to increase housing supply and remove administrative barriers for private/non-profit builders.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Wright
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“From what I've seen so far this campaign, the only benefit for party status is double the fund-raising ability (if that's your goal). It's not as if the party would form government, even if one party were to get a majority on Council, each Councillor would vote independently. My experience on Council has shown that Councillors do not always align with the same Councillors on every vote.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Wright
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“Recognizing that municipalities are the product of provincial legislation, I would try to negotiate to stand up for Edmonton's autonomy to achieve the best practical outcome.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Wright
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“For far too long, Edmonton has tried to fill the gap as the province has abdicated it's responsibility for community and social services, health care - including mental health. The province has been known to bow to public outcry, as was the case with the reduced Ride Transit Pass. And they even came around to re-instating GIPOT after the public began to understand what had been done.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Wright
Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Candidate comments:
“The Indigenous Framework does call for engagement with indigenous communities on specific issues. We all have a part to play in reconciliACTION.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Wright
Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Candidate comments:
“Under the provincial Police Act, Council cannot direct the police, but in the past 8 or 9 months, we have been able to work collaboratively with the service and commission to focus on common concerns and strategic priorities for community well-being.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Wright
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Wright
Performance is satisfactory, but communication and transparency could be improved.
Candidate comments:
“While the vast majority of projects are completed on time and on budget, larger projects have received negative attention such as the Valley Line South - while it was long overdue, it remained on budget because of the single price contract with TransEd. Steps were taken this year to accelerate work on the Valley Line West. The work needs to get done, but better communication is needed.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Wright
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“We need to turn our focus to the infrastructure gap. As we've come to learn, regular maintenance, repairs and replacement is needed on infrastructure such as facilities and fleet vehicles otherwise, it ends ups costing more in the long run trying to extend the life of such infrastructure. New large capital projects could be considered to leverage funding from other levels of government.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Wright
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Expansion is required to catch up to the growth we have already experienced which was not appropriately planned with developers to cover the costs/timeline. This might be considered maintenance of existing roads? While there may be guidelines (e.g. traffic counts) to suggest widen of roads, there isn't a specific trigger to compel developers to complete the work. Same goes for City responsibility.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Wright
Maintain existing mechanisms.
Candidate comments:
“I'm not clear if other tools would increase accountability as each Councillor should be accountable for their voting record. Are you asking about transparency of reporting?”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Wright
Press other orders of government to deliver health and social services.
Candidate comments:
“The root causes of social disorder need to be actioned by other orders of government. Municipalities cannot continue filling the gap without adequate financial supports.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Wright
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Candidate comments:
“Traffic safety isn't necessarily about the amount of vehicles on the road, but more about the unsafe driving behaviors of individual drivers. Encouraging some drivers to use other modes of transportation wouldn't ensure unsafe drivers are off the roads - it just gives them more room to drive recklessly.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Wright
Build more than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“Maintain the path we are on for 2026 to improve the active transportation network. And plan for more in the 2027-2030 budget cycle.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Wright
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“Spend the same amount based on a per kilometer basis (roads, sidewalks, and pathways) so that it keeps up with growth. Consider increases in relation to other priorities in the next budget cycle. Administration has been working to adjust service that addresses our changing climate.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Wright
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“Leverage federal funding to expand BRT network rather than taking on more LRT expansion right now. (unless the province seriously considers to pay for the extension to the airport)”
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