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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Parmar
Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Candidate comments:
“By scrutinizing the budget, I am advocating for the priorities that the people want.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Parmar
Visionary leader.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Parmar
Lower taxes by cutting spending.
Candidate comments:
“I would like to look at innovative ways to have more services, such as partnering with more non-profits and charities whose main purpose is to provide recreational services, without increasing budgets. We can find efficiencies in any large organization working with administration. I would also look at ways to increase revenue with the existing assets we own.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Parmar
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?
Parmar
Expand as the market demands.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Parmar
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Candidate comments:
“My answer is not entirely my position. When grassroot residents are pushing back on a bylaw, something has gone wrong. I support thoughtful density and believe there is a better and balanced way. I would fast track developments of vacant lands while creating a density plan for the city and each neighbourhood with community input to address current concerns such as parking and waste management.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Parmar
A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Parmar
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Parmar
Grow the residential population.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Parmar
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Parmar
Remove barriers to business growth.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Parmar
Accelerate development at select locations.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Parmar
Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Parmar
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Parmar
Build 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?
Parmar
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Parmar
Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Mixed
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Parmar
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?
Parmar
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?
Parmar
Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Parmar
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?
Parmar
Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Candidate comments:
“Performance is variable, communication and transparency could be improved.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Parmar
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Parmar
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Both investing in transit and road expansion are necessary.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Parmar
I don't have a position on this issue
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Parmar
Press other orders of government to deliver health and social services.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Parmar
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Parmar
Build only what has already been planned.
Candidate comments:
“I would listen to the community opinion of those that oppose/for the planned bike lanes and come to an decision where residents have a safe place to ride but concerns are also addressed. Rip up roads for bike lanes, no. Review other options such as side streets or streets beside the main road, yes. Could pedestrians be on one side of the road and bikes on the other? There are more options than 1.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Parmar
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Candidate comments:
“We are a winter city, we should be experts in clearing snow and teaching other cities. When snow turns to ice, residents day-to-day travel are negatively impacted. I would look at technologies and data to make clearing of snow more efficient and predictable. I would look to community solutions such as those that have equipment and who are already clearing snow for potential partnerships.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Parmar
I don't have a position on this issue
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