Compare candidates
Compare Taproot Survey responses from up to four candidates side-by-side
Select candidates to compare
Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Langley
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?
Langley
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Langley
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Langley
Finish what's started first.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Langley
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Langley
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?
Langley
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Langley
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Langley
Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Langley
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Langley
Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Candidate comments:
“Responsibly and respectfully with no rush in order to ensure it's done right”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Langley
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Langley
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Langley
Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Candidate comments:
“This is an issue that requires assistance from higher levels of government, the city can assist by making decisions/policies that encourage private investment and not leave taxpayers with the bill”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Langley
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Langley
Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Langley
Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Langley
Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
Candidate comments:
“I feel while well intentioned, the efforts to date have caused more division rather than reconciliation. We need to reassess”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Langley
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?
Langley
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Langley
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?
Langley
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Langley
Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Langley
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“Lobbyist registry is a useful tool however they are ultimately circumvented.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Langley
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Candidate comments:
“Increased enforcement would have a more immediate impact, whilst increasing others services is required it will take longer to notice.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Langley
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Langley
Build less than is planned.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Langley
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“Yet insist on better outcomes and reallocate resources away from bike lanes and focus instead on major roadways and access to hospitals”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Langley
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Taproot Survey
Where do you stand on issues raised by voters in the 2025 municipal election?