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Mixed
Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Caterina
Provide high-level direction.
Candidate comments:
“Zero-based budgeting is not a new idea and has failed before. Edmonton has fixed annual costs to keep the lights on and operate its services. Starting a $3.48-billion budget at zero delays and jeopardizes all services. As Edmonton's next Mayor, I'll prioritize core services and keep taxes low, ensuring fiscal responsibility.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Caterina
Prudent fiscal manager.
Candidate comments:
“This question was worded to a councillor.
As Edmonton's mayor will be fixing the broken areas of our city. Edmonton needs a decisive leader to tackle issues promptly and efficiently—without fail—while ensuring taxpayers' limited dollars are spent responsibly.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Caterina
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Candidate comments:
“Before council considers wholesale services cuts, we must ensure that every department is maximizing efficiency in all areas. It would be my goal to have zero layoffs and or service cuts, while staying within our current budget”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Caterina
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?
Caterina
Expand as the market demands.
Candidate comments:
“I would also like to add that we should finish what we started. Blatchford, Horse Hill area structure land and the Exhibition land.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Caterina
Halt further development and revisit policies.
Candidate comments:
“I am the only candidate for mayor that has promised a motion to repeal Bylaw 20001.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
Caterina
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Candidate comments:
“Viewing every city project through a "climate lens" significantly increases costs and delays, undermining efficiency and fiscal responsibility. The Blatchford redevelopment project highlight this: it's already cost Edmonton hundreds of millions of dollars, with completion now projected for 2042—29 years after the City Centre Airport closed in 2013. This approach burdens taxpayers with extra costs.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Caterina
Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Candidate comments:
“Edmonton's current parking policies have made it increasingly difficult for residents and visitors to access downtown and other commercial areas, directly harming businesses, restaurants, cultural events, and even access to essential services. A good example is recent closure of City Centre Mall. As Mayor, I will prioritize accessible, affordable, and efficient parking solutions.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Caterina
Grow the residential population.
Candidate comments:
“This is not a question that can be answer by clicking just one. I would answer the top three choices including, attracting more visitors and increase the number of office workers. The one answer that needs to include is safety and security concerns on downtown residents and workers.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Caterina
An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Caterina
Remove barriers to business growth.
Candidate comments:
“All three top answers work together to help grow Edmonton's economy.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Caterina
Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Caterina
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Caterina
Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Caterina
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Caterina
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
Mixed
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Caterina
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?
Caterina
Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
Candidate comments:
“The city must focus on its core services.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Caterina
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Candidate comments:
“On my 14-years on council I was lead on Indigenous issues through the Urban Aboriginal Affairs Committee. Now called Indigenous Relationship Office.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Caterina
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Candidate comments:
“As Edmonton's next mayor, I will rebuild the trust between City Council and the Edmonton Police Commission.”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Caterina
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?
Caterina
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?
Caterina
Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidate comments:
“Smarter renewal plans & making development much easier. Capital spending should focus solely on renewing existing infrastructure—no new multi-billion-dollar mega-projects”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Caterina
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Candidate comments:
“Please visit www.tonyformayor.com”
Mixed
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Caterina
Maintain existing mechanisms.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Caterina
Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Candidate comments:
“I will rebuild trust between City Council and the Edmonton Police Commission while finding innovative ways to enhance public safety through collaboration with the Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Transit, the Corporate Security Peace Officer Program and the Alberta's Community Peace Officers. This will maximize efficiencies for the taxpayers dollars.”
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Caterina
Increase enforcement of bylaws.
Mixed
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Caterina
Build less than is planned.
Candidate comments:
“I'm opposed to further expansion of bike lanes. I also want to remove the existing lanes on arterial roadways where they interfere with either the movement of traffic, goods and services.”
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for snow clearing?
Caterina
Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
Mixed
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Caterina
Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Candidate comments:
“I have supported Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the past. A BRT system would have been a better option than the Valley Line West. BRTs are flexible on any created route and ultimately save billions of dollars in infrastructure spending and long-term debt.”
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