Which of the following comes closest to your approach to Edmonton's role in the metropolitan region?

Context:

The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, which coordinated growth across the region and had roots back to the 1940s, is no more. In late 2024, the provincial government decided to cut funding. In January, council unanimously passed Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's motion instructing administration to collaborate with other regional municipalities to initiate a "new voluntary regional governance table." Research suggest regional governance helps municipalities, especially to curb costly sprawl, but can create resentment in forcing policies like density targets.


Candidate responses

A total of 66 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:

a) Focus on Edmonton's own needs and goals.

Candidates that selected this response:

Abdulhakim Dalel

Abdulhakim Dalel Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Vanessa Denman

Vanessa Denman Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Rahim Jaffer

Rahim Jaffer Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Michael Janz

Michael Janz Councillor
Candidate in papastew

Banisha Sandhu

Banisha Sandhu Councillor
Candidate in Dene

Jordon Woodruff

Jordon Woodruff Councillor
Candidate in Nakota Isga

b) Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.

Candidates that selected this response:

Ali Al Kassab

Ali Al Kassab Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

Fidel Ammar

Fidel Ammar Councillor
Candidate in tastawiyiniwak

Sara Awatta

Sara Awatta Councillor
Candidate in pihêsiwin

Paul Bakhmut

Paul Bakhmut Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Nurmaiya Brady

Nurmaiya Brady Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

Joti Buttar

Joti Buttar Councillor
Candidate in Karhiio

Tony Caterina

Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Annie Chua - Frith

Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in Sspomitapi

Abdul Malik Chukwudi

Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Reed Clarke

Reed Clarke Councillor
Candidate in Nakota Isga

Josh Doyle

Josh Doyle Councillor
Candidate in papastew

Michael Elliott

Michael Elliott Councillor
Candidate in pihêsiwin

Rob Fediuk

Rob Fediuk Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

Giselle Quezon General

Giselle Quezon General Councillor
Candidate in sipiwiyiniwak

Stephen Hammerschmidt

Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in O-day'min

Mark Hillman

Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in papastew

Terrie Holgerson

Terrie Holgerson Councillor
Candidate in papastew

Rozalia Janiszewska

Rozalia Janiszewska Councillor
Candidate in papastew

Andrew Knack

Andrew Knack Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Caroline Matthews

Caroline Matthews Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Fahad Mughal

Fahad Mughal Councillor
Candidate in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

Utha Nadauk

Utha Nadauk Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Funke Olokude

Funke Olokude Councillor
Candidate in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

Aaron Paquette

Aaron Paquette Councillor
Candidate in Dene

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Norm Paradis Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Thu Parmar

Thu Parmar Councillor
Candidate in sipiwiyiniwak

Nicholas Rheubottom

Nicholas Rheubottom Councillor
Candidate in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

Ashley Salvador

Ashley Salvador Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Diana Steele

Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in Nakota Isga

Ashok Sui

Ashok Sui Councillor
Candidate in Sspomitapi

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Olney Tugwell

Olney Tugwell Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Michael Walters

Michael Walters Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Jesse Watson

Jesse Watson Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

c) Pursue collaboration on specific projects.

Candidates that selected this response:

Jason Bale

Jason Bale Councillor
Candidate in Karhiio

Tim Cartmell

Tim Cartmell Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Farhan Chak

Farhan Chak Councillor
Candidate in tastawiyiniwak

Ramey Demian

Ramey Demian Councillor
Candidate in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

James Gosse

James Gosse Councillor
Candidate in Métis

Andy Andrzej Gudanowski

Andy Andrzej Gudanowski Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Danny Heikkinen

Danny Heikkinen Councillor
Candidate in sipiwiyiniwak

Jimmy Clement Idi

Jimmy Clement Idi Councillor
Candidate in tastawiyiniwak

Harman Singh Kandola

Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Candidate in Sspomitapi

Roger Kotch

Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in sipiwiyiniwak

Larry Langley

Larry Langley Councillor
Candidate in pihêsiwin

Jackie Liu

Jackie Liu Councillor
Candidate in pihêsiwin

Rajah Maggay

Rajah Maggay Councillor
Candidate in Nakota Isga

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James Miller Councillor
Candidate in O-day'min

Omar Mohammad

Omar Mohammad Mayor
Candidate in City Wide

Jon Morgan

Jon Morgan Councillor
Candidate in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

Rupesh Patel

Rupesh Patel Councillor
Candidate in pihêsiwin

Jennifer Porritt

Jennifer Porritt Councillor
Candidate in tastawiyiniwak

Anand Pye

Anand Pye Councillor
Candidate in O-day'min

Erin Rutherford

Erin Rutherford Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

Anne Stevenson

Anne Stevenson Councillor
Candidate in O-day'min

Keren Tang

Keren Tang Councillor
Candidate in Karhiio

Aggripa Wajo

Aggripa Wajo Councillor
Candidate in Anirniq

Jo-Anne Wright

Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Candidate in Sspomitapi

d) I don't have a position on this issue

No candidates selected this response

Candidates that skipped this question:

Steve van Diest

Steve van Diest Councillor
Candidate in Sspomitapi