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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Thomas
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?
Thomas
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Thomas
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Thomas
Finish what's started first.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Thomas
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“The blanket rezoning bylaw is very invasive and is destroying the character of mature neighbourhoods. Only 6% of Edmontonians were aware of it, and the public consultation was not meaningful. I want to repeal the blanket rezoning bylaw and start over after properly consulting with Edmontonians.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Thomas
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Candidate comments:
“I would like to see tangible results if we are spending money on climate initiatives. Spending money without any results to show for is unacceptable.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Thomas
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Thomas
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“We need to be realistic about improving safety, bringing office workers back to downtown, and increasing the number of visitors. Downtown is an ideal place to support greater density.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Thomas
Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Thomas
Invest in attracting new businesses to the city.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Thomas
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Thomas
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Thomas
Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
Candidate comments:
“Housing is a provincial responsibility, and when the city takes it on, it drives up taxes in Edmonton. I am committed to working with the provincial and federal governments to build drug-free, recovery-oriented supportive housing.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Thomas
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?
Thomas
Parties will help council be more effective.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Thomas
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“The two issues at hand are the blanket rezoning bylaw and the bike lanes. In both cases, the city-led consultation was nothing more than a charade, leaving people upset and angry. When the city government fails to meet its legislative mandate, residents have the right to ask the province to intervene, as the MGA authorizes the province to do so.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Thomas
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“The City of Edmonton should focus on delivering core services and doing them well, while the provincial and federal governments should take care of their respective responsibilities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Thomas
Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Thomas
Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Thomas
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?
Thomas
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Thomas
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Thomas
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Thomas
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“Information on lobbyist groups should be made publicly available.
A grant and subsidy registry should be maintained for transparency.
Information about outside consultants and the projects they are working on should be disclosed.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Thomas
Press other orders of government to deliver health and social services.
Candidate comments:
“I would like to see the provincial government invest more in housing and addressing homelessness. A significant portion of the homeless population comes from outside Edmonton, either from other towns or provinces, leaving the city to shoulder more than its fair share of the burden.In addition, the federal government should take responsibility for rehabilitating individuals in their own communities”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Thomas
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Candidate comments:
“Safety can be improved by enforcing the laws in the Traffic Safety Act, regardless of whether the vehicle is a motor vehicle or a bicycle. The laws should be applied equally to everyone.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Thomas
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“I would like to see community consultation and an assessment of demand before any more money is spent on bike lanes.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Thomas
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
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