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Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Buttar
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Buttar
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Buttar
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Buttar
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Buttar
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Buttar
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Buttar
Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Buttar
Parties will help council be more effective.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Buttar
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Buttar
Fund the services to ensure quality of life.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
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?
Buttar
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Buttar
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Buttar
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Buttar
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Buttar
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Buttar
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“They are over built in certain areas. Better public engagement required before implementation.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Buttar
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“It's not just the funding that's an issue but it's the technique that's also a problem. It shoved snow to side doesn't clear it well and then side walks are filled with the snow cleared off the road in lots of places.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Buttar
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
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