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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Janiszewska
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Candidate comments:
“I don't generally believe in austerity or reducing spending on vital services, but it would be good for me as a new councilor to deeply analyse the budget so I understand where we're at”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Janiszewska
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Janiszewska
Proceed as allowed under existing rules.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
Reduce parking and reallocate land to other uses.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Janiszewska
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Janiszewska
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Janiszewska
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Janiszewska
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Janiszewska
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Janiszewska
Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
Candidate comments:
“The answer to homelessness includes increased funding for affordable, permanent supportive, and transitional housing, as well as repealing the Public Spaces Bylaw, and creating a new supervised consumption site”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Janiszewska
Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Janiszewska
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
Fund the services to ensure quality of life.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“The EPS is out of control and Council needs to advocate for reforms on things like the way officers are charged and tried as well as for better training to reduce police brutality”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
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?
Janiszewska
Build even if it means taking on more debt.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Janiszewska
Investing in transit would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Janiszewska
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Janiszewska
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Janiszewska
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Janiszewska
Build only what has already been planned.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Janiszewska
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Janiszewska
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
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