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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Bakhmut
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?
Bakhmut
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Bakhmut
Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Bakhmut
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Bakhmut
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?
Bakhmut
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Bakhmut
Increase the number of office workers.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Bakhmut
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Candidate comments:
“Arts, culture and sports are essential to quality of life and an economic driver. We have the best hockey team and we can have more of the best in Edmonton if we are intentional about it.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Bakhmut
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Candidate comments:
“To stay competitive we must help local businesses grow and stay in Edmonton and attract new businesses to the city. Edmonton needs a real plan that gets us results that make sense our city. No one can do everything, so we must be focused on areas where we are the best or can be the best, including energy, agriculture, construction, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and defense.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Bakhmut
Accelerate development at select locations.
Candidate comments:
“Our magnificent River Valley is a huge asset that we can develop at select locations to create more things to do for Edmontonians and attract visitors, while protecting its natural beauty.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Bakhmut
Close lower-use sites and upgrade the remaining ones.
Candidate comments:
“Many recreation amenities cost too much and don't get enough use. We can't keep every aging site open forever. Closing aging lower-use sites can help direct resources to services that Edmontonians use and find valuable.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Bakhmut
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“Our city is growing and people need a place to live. Builders should be welcome in Edmonton. Reducing friction with the City around permitting is key to making building faster to help make life more affordable for Edmontonians.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Bakhmut
The existence of parties will have little effect.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Bakhmut
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“Do whatever it takes to get the best outcome for Edmontonians.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Bakhmut
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?
Bakhmut
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?
Bakhmut
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Candidate comments:
“Our streets shouldn't be an obstacle course. We need to imagine what a great citizen experience looks like, then schedule and budget projects that can deliver that. Being mostly on time and on budget on paper doesn't mean much if the budgets are so high they can't be met without constant tax increases and schedules are slow as a snail to begin with. It's time to take a hard look at how we build.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Bakhmut
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton is growing fast and we need to build for that.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Bakhmut
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Candidate comments:
“Open the books so everyone can see how public money is spent. I will advocate for transparency by adopting the Open Contracting Data Standard implemented by over 50 governments around the world. Transparency will allow our businesses to see what the City needs, the media will see spending decisions without having to file FOIP requests, and Edmontonians will be able to trust the City more.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Bakhmut
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Bakhmut
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Bakhmut
Spend the same amount.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton is a winter city, and snow removal is very important. Can we clear better without spending more? With advances in technology, snow removal should be getting better and cheaper. Are we collaborating with the best innovators in snow clearing to get the best value for the dollar? I would prioritize smart ways of doing more with any resource constraints we might have.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Bakhmut
I don't have a position on this issue
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