Which of the following comes closest to your approach to development in the river valley?
Context:
In 2025, council approved the updated River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan. It now allows administration to approve developments of up to 10,000 square metres without council oversight. Before this, council unanimously approved a rezoning for a Nordic spa in the valley, despite it breaking city policies. Advocates said that eroded public trust. New projects in the river valley include the Edmonton Bike Park (though far larger is the existing roadway infrastructure). In the distance are the ongoing efforts by the River Valley Alliance to build more than 100 kilometres of new trails.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Protect it as a continuous natural area.
Candidates that selected this response:
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
b) Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
d) I don't have a position on this issue
Candidates that selected this response:
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: