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Which would you prioritize in your role during the budget process?
Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the most important function of a councillor?
Prudent fiscal manager.
Which would you prioritize regarding property taxes?
Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on 15-minute districts?
Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development outside Anthony Henday Drive?
Finish what's started first.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would guide infill development?
Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would incorporate climate change into decision-making?
The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
Which of the following comes closest to how you would approach parking in commercial areas?
Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Which would you prioritize for downtown revitalization funds?
Grow the residential population.
Which of the following comes closest to your position on public funding for the arts?
Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to economic development?
Remove barriers to business growth.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Which would you prioritize regarding aging recreation amenities?
Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on homelessness?
Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on political parties at the municipal level?
Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
If the provincial government intervenes in a municipal matter, which would you prioritize?
Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
If the City of Edmonton faces public pressure to fund services under provincial jurisdiction, which would you prioritize?
Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Which of the following comes closest to your view of the City of Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations?
Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Which of the following comes closest to your guiding principle for council's relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission?
Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?
Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Which of the following comes closest to your view on how major projects have been delivered?
Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Which of the following comes closest to your position on roadway expansion?
Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Which of the following comes closest to your approach to strengthening council accountability?
Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve community safety?
Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for to improve street safety?
Increase traffic-calming measures.
Which action would you be most likely to advocate for on bike lanes?
Build only what has already been planned.
Which would you prioritize for high-capacity transit?
Continue expanding light rail transit (LRT).
Taproot Survey
Where do you stand on issues raised by voters in the 2025 municipal election?