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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Patel
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Candidate comments:
“The public has lost faith in Council's ability to keep property taxes in check and provide value for money. I think it'll be important for this next Council to scrutinize the budget in detail, but also show trust in City Administration's recommendations.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Patel
Community representative.
Candidate comments:
“The issues that City Council deals with impact the daily lives of residents, and so while it's important to have vision as a leader, in this case representing the various community needs within my ward are even more critical.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Patel
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“The aim would be to lower taxes either by cutting spending or growing our tax base. I'll prioritize strong core services and infrastructure first, ensure Edmonton's budget is resilient in uncertain times, and grow our industrial and commercial tax base to reduce reliance on homeowners.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Patel
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Candidate comments:
“I'll support planning and design that allows people to meet most of their daily needs — groceries, schools, parks, and transit — within 10–15 minutes of home, reducing the costs and impacts of urban sprawl.
Incentives don't need to be financial but through zoning and policy development.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Patel
Expand as the market demands.
Candidate comments:
“We need to explore more housing in both brownfield and greenfield areas. Not everyone will want to live in a community so far from the core, and the opposite is true. We should enable a variety of options, but do so environmentally and financially sustainably. Greenfield expansion needs to account for future growth and developed appropriately so there aren't costly retrofits in the future.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Patel
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton has become a leader in housing, but change has happened too fast, where established neighbourhoods are strongly rejecting multi-unit infill projects. We should focus on urbanism by supporting higher density along major corridors and near transit, while ensuring infill in our neighbourhoods comes with good design and adequate parking. I'd support limiting most infill projects to 4 units.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Patel
The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Candidate comments:
“I am currently the Principal Climate Strategist for the City of Edmonton, so factoring climate into our decision-making is critical. I would want to focus on areas that the City has control and influence over.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Patel
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Patel
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“Bringing more people into downtown will create more stability downtown and better improve vibrancy in the area.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Patel
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Patel
Invest in attracting new businesses to the city.
Candidate comments:
“My focus: attract new investments, make permitting easier, and support small businesses and youth. Edmonton should grow responsibly, showcase our strengths, and build a strong tax base with sustainable industries.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Patel
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidate comments:
“My main priority would be to protect the River Valley, but I would be open to seeing development. Proposed projects would require thorough Environmental Impact Assessments and demonstrate economic and environmental value.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Patel
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Candidate comments:
“Aging facilities are likely very expensive to retrofit and are highly energy inefficient. I would focus on building replacements as long as there is a need and the costs of doing so are less than retrofits. For ward pihesiwin, my priority would be to support the growing South of the Henday communities with at least a mid-size recreation centre.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Patel
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Candidate comments:
“This area is the province's responsibility, but the City has an important role as a coordinator. I'll make sure the City of Edmonton is well resourced to link people in need with the housing supports and partners already in place.
The City on its own can't fully fund supportive housing with wraparound, but I would supporting funding it if other orders of government are willing to participate.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Patel
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidate comments:
“I think the City's main role would be to find ways to remove barriers for developers (private and non-profit) to build new housing, as long as it doesn't compromise safety and sustainability. This could involve lowering costs and making City land available for non-market housing. The City could also get involved in building housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Patel
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Patel
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Candidate comments:
“It's important to stand up for Edmonton's autonomy, but people expect that the City works with the provincial government to get their problems solved and that's the approach I would take.”
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Patel
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Candidate comments:
“The City will not be able to take on funding every service, and so we will need to foster a collaborative relationship with the Province to secure funding or push for investments from them.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Patel
Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
Candidate comments:
“We have a responsibility to partner with and learn from Indigenous Peoples, and I would be fully committed to doing so.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Patel
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“I think the public expects Council to both scrutinize, but also work with the Commission and EPS and that's what I plan to do. I will work to foster a stronger relationship between City Council and the Edmonton Police Service, giving Edmontonians greater confidence that their voices matter and their safety is a priority.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Patel
Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Patel
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton deserves a four-year construction budget that's coordinated and predictable — reducing delays, traffic headaches, and wasted time. I would also look to explore how we can improve our construction contractor performance and accountability to timelines.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Patel
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“From an all of city perspective I think maintenance is likely more important right now, but newer neighbourhoods expect basic services and amenities and I would want to explore this. For example, new libraries and mid-size rec centres in the South, plus expanding the Riverbend library.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Patel
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?
Patel
Implement a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Patel
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Candidate comments:
“I'll work to ensure Transit Peace Officers have the resources and authority they need to respond effectively and quickly. Empowering them with the right tools will give riders greater confidence and make the system safer. Community Outreach Transit Teams do important work supporting those in distress — I'll continue to strengthen and expand their role.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Patel
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Candidate comments:
“I'll prioritize traffic safety and the goal of Vision Zero so kids, families, and all road users feel safer. This includes prioritizing safer playground zones, pedestrian crossings, and arterial roadways (where we are seeing the most serious crashes on the rise).”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Patel
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“I want the Bike Plan to succeed, but at its current pace, it likely won't, so I would focus on the district connectors and limit neighbourhood bikes lanes to areas where there is high biking potential. Neighbourhood bike lanes in particular must have public engagement. We need to manage the change better as a city, otherwise we risk the province stepping in as well.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Patel
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Candidate comments:
“I would prioritize snow clearing for roads, sidewalks and pathways in a way that matches our growth. The last City Council left this unfunded during the 2023-2026 budget deliberations and recently made changes. Communities South of the Henday haven't seen snow clearing services keep up.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Patel
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“BRT is absolutely needed to connect growing Southern neighbourhoods with those within the Henday.”
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