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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Mugodo
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Candidate comments:
“So often neglected, it is the responsibility and mandate of elected officials to advocate for the people, within the jurisdiction, that voted them in. This duty trumps advisory or scrutiny roles. We have gotten to where we are, partially from the willful neglect of Edmontonian's priorities; instead having elected officials doing what they want based on their "expertise" or personal agendas.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Mugodo
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“Please refer to the previous question for my stance on priorities. What I have heard over and over on the campaign trail is that Edmonton politicians have a tendency to neglect the will and the needs of the people that voted for them, that they don't feel represented, so they dont show up to vote or participate. This culture needs to change and hopefully 2025 is the year this shift happens.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Mugodo
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“Let's also strive to see how Edmonton can expand its tax base, without penalizing already struggling residents, and fund projects and community needs through creative pathways, similar to how other cities and jurisdictions have done.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Mugodo
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“We support the goal of localized services but advocate for the market to drive mixed-use development. Whether 15-minute zones or otherwise, vacant land that could be put to use is an issue here. The City must reduce red tape and excessive zoning rules to empower local businesses, not dictate outcomes. We believe this is the fiscally responsible path to Stronger Communities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Mugodo
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Mugodo
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“Despite the 14%, infill policy has been concistently raised as an issue by constituents. We need an immediate moratorium on infill. Current policies are unsustainable and ignore community advocacy. We must revisit all policies and conduct an infrastructure audit. Future development must be community-led and inclusive of all stakeholders.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Mugodo
The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Candidate comments:
“The climate crisis must be folded into our thinking and processes at every stage. Ignoring climate risk costs taxpayers more later (infrastructure damage, vulnerability). Every decision must integrate the Climate Framework to protect assets, ensure Equitable Access for vulnerable residents, and restore Trust by acting on majority resident concerns.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Mugodo
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Mugodo
Attract more visitors.
Candidate comments:
“Funding projects with clear, measurable economic and entertainment impact (like event parks) while demanding fiscal accountability from partners may be a step to boost downtown patronage and grow the tax base. Again, recurring issues such as this need to be wildly reimagined, a different approach involving the whole community must be sought.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Mugodo
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Candidate comments:
“Prioritizing arts funding as an economic driver is crucial. We must demand measurable economic impact from projects, ensuring public dollars generate tourism, jobs, and urban vitality. Fiscal discipline requires arts spending to be a strategic investment, not merely a subsidy, aligning with our Advocacy for practical use of funds.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Mugodo
Remove barriers to business growth.
Candidate comments:
“Removing barriers to business growth is essential for economic health. We must work with business leaders to identify growth burdens and potentially lower the non-residential tax rate disparity. By eliminating policy friction that stifles private investment and re-establishing Edmonton as a competitive environment will in time stimulate the tax base.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Mugodo
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Mugodo
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Mugodo
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Candidate comments:
“Despite whose responsiblity it is, homelessness is an issue that needs to be addressed within the community. We require a different approach that is informed by all facets of the community, not just those in the ivory tower. My campaign has highlighted alot of opportunity for City Hall to work more closely with community organizations and existing social programs that are already doing great work.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Mugodo
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“Again, we need to develop an effective problem-solving ability within Edmonton and cease relying on external partners and funding sources. Housing supply and deficits create undue stress and difficulty for thousands and degrade the overall health of our society. I may not have the answers to this ongoing challenge but re-envisioning how we address housing supply would be my first step.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Mugodo
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“Council members must be free from party affiliation. Our focus must remain on core services and local advocacy, not ideological battles. Partisan politics erodes trust, stifles independent thought, and distracts from the immediate needs of Edmontonians.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Mugodo
Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
Candidate comments:
“Provincial intervention signals a failure of municipal accountability or fiscal discipline. We must first audit our processes and address our own shortcomings before pushing back, ensuring we are managing the city effectively to restore trust in City Hall.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Mugodo
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“We must prioritize municipal core services. Funding provincial mandates (like healthcare or social services) with City taxes is fiscally irresponsible. I will use public pressure as advocacy to force the Province to uphold its funding obligations, ensuring City dollars are spent efficiently on Edmonton's core needs.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Mugodo
Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Candidate comments:
“The Indigenous Framework must guide all City decisions. As a Treaty partner, the City must move past tokenism to integrate Indigenous knowledge into policy and service delivery, ensuring Equitable Access and building Trust.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Mugodo
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“I will relentlessly scrutinize the Police Commission's decisions and budget. Transparency is non-negotiable to ensure fiscal accountability and guarantee that police resources are genuinely focused on effective community safety and addressing root causes.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Mugodo
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Candidate comments:
“A fragmented region leads to disharmony and fiscal waste. We must re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities. This ensures streamlined services, collective provincial/federal Advocacy, and equitable growth that benefits all of Edmonton's geographically interconnected communities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Mugodo
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Candidate comments:
“Major project performance is unsatisfactory likely due to fundamental flaws in project management and execution. This mismanagement results in massive cost overruns and delays, representing a waste of taxpayer dollars. We require a full management audit to restore fiscal discipline and trust in City Hall's ability to deliver.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Mugodo
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Candidate comments:
“We face a $1.5B maintenance shortfall and are nearing our debt limit. The City cannot afford major new projects alone; it's fiscally irresponsible. We must prioritize core maintenance and demand provincial/federal funding or private partnership before approving any new capital spending.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Mugodo
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Financially sound and sustainable roadway expansion is important to reduce congestion and accommodate growth, especially in outlying areas like Ward Nakota Isga. While we prioritize fiscal discipline, supporting projects like the Terwillegar and Yellowhead expansions is crucial for economic vitality and regional connectivity.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Mugodo
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Mugodo
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Candidate comments:
“True safety and addressing the present social breakdown requires a completely different approach than what we have seen or been promised. I would begin with a comprehensive stakeholder engagement program, while re-establishing collaborative partnerships and quick to deploy community programs that would serve as the basis for a genuine community listening and understanding process.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Mugodo
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Mugodo
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“My stance advocating to build less is not an opposition to active transportation, but a demand for fiscal prudence and genuine public advocacy. The $100M spend lacked community buy-in and wasted tax dollars. We need an immediate moratorium to audit spending, collect data, and conduct genuine public engagement to ensure projects meet real needs and restore trust in City Hall.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Mugodo
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“I would prioritize maintaining the current $67M spend, while urging for an immediate, full Zero-Based Budgeting audit of the program before approving any new funds (like the $8M request). The focus must be on delivering the services Edmontonians require for their safe transportation while reestablishing fiscal accountability around the spending of taxpayer funds.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Mugodo
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“BRT is the most fiscally responsible and Equitable Access solution a this time, allowing us to rapidly service outlying wards (like Nakota Isga) now. As it stands there are major service deficits in the outlying areas of the city. This needs to be addressed. We prioritize reliable short-term solutions that boost ridership and connect communities over expensive, slow-to-build projects.”
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