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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Woodruff
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?
Woodruff
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Woodruff
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“Lowering taxes is definitely on my radar. I would want to explore every option I could think of to lower taxes, or at least to not have them increase any time in the near future because of the increases that we have already seen over the past 3 years or so.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Woodruff
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Woodruff
Finish what's started first.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Woodruff
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“My answer would be somewhere between this one and slowing the pace with stronger regulations.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Woodruff
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?
Woodruff
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Candidate comments:
“I believe it's partially this and partially managing availability.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Woodruff
Attract more visitors.
Candidate comments:
“This question could be answered by a combination of my answer in addition to growing the residential population and increasing the number of office workers.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Woodruff
Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
Candidate comments:
“I think prioritize funding essential services first, then if the budget allows look into funding for the arts.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Woodruff
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Woodruff
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“Currently, I feel leaving it as is would not be detrimental. Maintaining what is currently there and used would hopefully buy some time to help the budget scales balance before looking more into river valley projects.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Woodruff
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Candidate comments:
“I feel my answer to this question would be somewhere in the first 3 answer options and it would depend on the costs versus benefits of each scenario.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Woodruff
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“This question again I would like to learn more about the current situation along with costs and time associated with the different options.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Woodruff
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Woodruff
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Woodruff
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Candidate comments:
“Overall I'd probably choose this same answer, but there may be circumstances in which talking with or negotiating with the Province could be helpful.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Woodruff
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?
Woodruff
Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
Candidate comments:
“I feel my primary motivation would be to try and represent the individuals and families within Nakota Isga, and if the specific issue at hand directly affected the Indigenous communities within Nakota Isga, then I would look to them to see what they feel would be best for them.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Woodruff
Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Candidate comments:
“I like the idea of having a healthy and effective police department, working to keep our communities safer. I do also feel there should be transparency with checks and balances, so we can confirm that the tax dollars and City funds are being used appropriately.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Woodruff
Focus on Edmonton's own needs and goals.
Candidate comments:
“Again, primarily my focus as councillor would be to represent those within my ward. Then secondary goals would reach to strengthen the city, and then if needed and if it's beneficial to both/all parties; cooperating with other neighbouring communities for shared projects.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Woodruff
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Woodruff
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“Depending on circumstances, try to do the best with what we've got until the budget is closer to balanced.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Woodruff
Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“Maintaining roads to an extent. But there are definitely communities within Nakota Isga that desperately need expansion due to current population and expected growth.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Woodruff
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“I feel if a lobbyist registry helped make mayoral issues more transparent, then something similar could make city council more accountable too.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Woodruff
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Candidate comments:
“Once again, I feel this question could be answered with a combination of 3 of the other choices. (also depending on circumstances)”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Woodruff
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Woodruff
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“I feel that focusing the bike lanes more towards the downtown and university areas is best. There they will be better utilized.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Woodruff
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“I'm all for spending the same or less, but I am also in favour of doing a better job of clearing the snow and ice on roadways and other publicly used paths.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Woodruff
Continue expanding light rail transit (LRT).
Candidate comments:
“I think finishing the expansion that is currently planned, then seeing how it goes before looking into any more BRT or LRT.”
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