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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Maggay
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?
Maggay
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Maggay
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Maggay
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Maggay
Finish what's started first.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Maggay
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Maggay
The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Maggay
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Maggay
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Maggay
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Maggay
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Maggay
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Maggay
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Maggay
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Maggay
Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Candidate comments:
“Recently the federal government announced major investment into affordable housing here in Edmonton. It's encouraging to see that there are different levels of government that are willing to partner as well as different non-profit organizations so that the burden doesn't solely fall on cities.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Maggay
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Maggay
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?
Maggay
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Maggay
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?
Maggay
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?
Maggay
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Candidate comments:
“While there may not be formal mechanisms at this time for regional collaboration, it's important for all city council to evaluate and build relationships with our surrounding municipalities to work towards shared goals.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Maggay
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Candidate comments:
“Residents on the west end have been deeply impacted not only by major LRT construction but also by various renewals of infrastructure like the Wellington Bridge and 95th Ave with neighbourhood renewal also coming soon to neighbourhoods near West Edmonton Mall.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Maggay
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Maggay
Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Candidate comments:
“Maintaining existing roadways is important and certain expansions like with Winterburn road that has become a real safety issue with buses and emergency vehicles having difficulty moving. Like many residents in Ward Nakota Isga, I personally don't drive, investment also needs to be consistent to support multimodal transportation to provide everyone transportation options.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Maggay
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Maggay
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Maggay
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Maggay
Build only what has already been planned.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Maggay
Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Maggay
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Taproot Survey
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