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Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Community representative.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Finish what's started first.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Increase the number of office workers.
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Remove barriers to business growth.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Build less than is planned.
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Prioritize private vehicles instead of LRT or BRT.
Taproot Survey
Where do you stand on issues raised by voters in the 2025 municipal election?