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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Tugwell
Provide high-level direction.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Tugwell
Community representative.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
Finish what's started first.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Tugwell
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Candidate comments:
“If elected Mayor, I will championing flat rate parking for 24 hours.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Tugwell
Attract more visitors.
Candidate comments:
“The current council has failed to find ways to generate City revenues. If elected Mayor, I will be establishing an Edmonton film industry creating over 80 million in revenue. Three television shows and streaming shows in the first phase of my plan for the City will increase employment, tourisms. The residual effect would be small business, hotels, restaurants, and a culture change.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Tugwell
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Tugwell
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Tugwell
Accelerate development at select locations.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Tugwell
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Tugwell
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Candidate comments:
“I intend on amending zoning bylaws to allow for companies like small homes to have an opportunity to develop small homes in spaces communities deem ok. Then we can provided surrounding services and address the mental health and addiction concerns under shelter and stabilize then transition into the next phase of life and living homelessness behind.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
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?
Tugwell
Performance is satisfactory, but communication and transparency could be improved.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Tugwell
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Tugwell
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Tugwell
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Tugwell
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Tugwell
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Tugwell
Build only what has already been planned.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Tugwell
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Tugwell
Continue expanding light rail transit (LRT).
Candidate comments:
“Edmontonians in Northwest Edmonton have been asking why there is no LRT expansion to the Northwest. We can support both LRT, BRT, and NW expansion. I do not have agendas like the other candidate and intend to allow Edmontonians to decide what is needed in their communities.”
Taproot Survey
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