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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Stewart
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Stewart
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Stewart
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Stewart
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Stewart
Finish what's started first.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton needs to limit costly urban sprawl and focus on strengthening existing neighborhoods and infrastructure first. Setting a firm growth boundary ensures sustainable development, protects taxpayers, and keeps the city financially balanced.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Stewart
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“Halt the Midblock blanket bylaw - Scrap it.
But Continue to build responsible infills.
I support responsible infill that respects community character, infrastructure limits, and heritage areas. Growth should happen, but with stronger oversight to ensure quality design, proper parking, and fair consultation with existing residents.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Stewart
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?
Stewart
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Stewart
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“A thriving downtown needs more people living there year-round. More residents mean safer streets, stronger local businesses, and a more vibrant city core.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Stewart
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Candidate comments:
“The arts are vital to Edmonton's identity and downtown vibrancy. They create jobs, attract visitors, and strengthen our sense of community. Funding should be stable but also responsible focused on programs that deliver value and public benefit.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Stewart
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Stewart
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“The river valley should remain protected as a natural space, with modest improvements to safety and access where needed. We can preserve its beauty without overdeveloping or overspending”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Stewart
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Stewart
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Stewart
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton needs more attainable housing options, not more red tape. I support streamlining permits, reducing unnecessary fees, and partnering with responsible private and non-profit builders to deliver affordable, diverse housing faster”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Stewart
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Candidate comments:
“— IMPORTANT — Municipal government should stay independent, not influenced by UNIONS, POLITICAL parties (on all sides), or third-party advertisers. Council decisions must be based on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and what's best for residents as a whole not outside interests. Endorsements often hide strong independent candidates and create an unfair process that erodes democracy.”
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Stewart
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“I believe in standing up for Edmonton's interests while keeping a professional working relationship with the province. Collaboration and open dialogue achieve better long-term results than political conflict”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Stewart
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“The city should not be forced to cover provincial responsibilities. I'd advocate firmly to ensure the province funds what falls under its jurisdiction while protecting Edmonton's limited municipal budget”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Stewart
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Candidate comments:
“As an Indigenous candidate, I support respectful engagement on specific local issues that impact Indigenous peoples and the broader community”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Stewart
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Stewart
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton should lead by example but work collaboratively with nearby municipalities on shared priorities like transit, housing, and regional growth. Cooperation saves costs and benefits the whole region”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Stewart
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?
Stewart
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Stewart
Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton needs to pause on new mega-projects and focus on maintaining what we have. We're 5 billion est in debt it's time for smarter planning, accountability, and results before adding more costs.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Stewart
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Stewart
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Stewart
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Stewart
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“Cycling is healthy I love it and it's useful in core areas, but Edmonton has enough bike lanes for now. We need to focus on maintenance, clean streets, and balancing the budget. In the future, once finances improve, we revisit completing the network to form a connected grid. we don't spend a huge amount of our budget on it currently but every drop in the bucket helps right now.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Stewart
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Candidate comments:
“The reality is most people drive in winter. We need clean, safe roads to keep the city moving. Clear streets mean fewer accidents, better transit flow, and improved access for emergency services”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Stewart
The candidate chose not to answer
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