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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
Community representative.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
van Diest
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
van Diest
Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
van Diest
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
van Diest
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
van Diest
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
van Diest
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
van Diest
Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
van Diest
Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
van Diest
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
van Diest
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
van Diest
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
van Diest
Parties will help council be more effective.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
van Diest
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?
van Diest
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
van Diest
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
van Diest
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
van Diest
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
van Diest
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
van Diest
The candidate chose not to answer
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
van Diest
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
van Diest
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Taproot Survey
Where do you stand on issues raised by voters in the 2025 municipal election?