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Lana Palmer

Lana Palmer

Candidate for councillor in Dene



Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?

Palmer

Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.

Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?

Palmer

Halt further development and revisit policies.



Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?

Palmer

A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.

Mixed

Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?

Palmer

Increase the number of office workers.



Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?

Palmer

An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.



Mixed

Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?

Palmer

Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.

Mixed

Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?

Palmer

Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.

Mixed

Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?

Palmer

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?

Palmer

Members of council should be free from party affiliation.

Mixed

If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?

Palmer

Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.



Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?

Palmer

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?

Palmer

Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.

Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?

Palmer

Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.



Mixed

Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?

Palmer

Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.

Mixed

Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?

Palmer

Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.



Mixed

Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?

Palmer

Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.

Mixed

Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?

Palmer

Prioritize private vehicles instead of LRT or BRT.

Candidate comments: “I do not think this is an either or scenario. I believe all modes of transportation have their place and should be championed for their target audience. This question is misleading.”