Councillor
Sspomitapi
Pronunciation: SS-POH-ME-TAH-PEE
Traditionally in Blackfoot cosmology, it is believed that the sun is the father, Napi (Creator) and the moon is the mother. Many stories acknowledge the sky and the stars, which are often referred to as Sky Beings. They were sent to earth by Napi to help the Blackfoot people and the bison have a reciprocal relationship. It’s also believed they brought sacred teachings which are still used in their ceremonies today. Ssopmitapi means Star Person.
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Candidates
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Taproot Survey responses
This 30-question, multiple-choice survey is based on hundreds of responses to our invitation to Edmontonians to share what issues they care about most, as well as further insights gathered at listening sessions, input from dozens of community partners, and our own observations of what the next city council will face.
Taproot received 5 responses to the Taproot Survey from candidates in this ward. Here they are by category:
a) Scrutinize the budget in detail.
Ashok Sui Councillor
b) Provide high-level direction.
No candidates selected this response
c) Advocate for the priorities of the people you represent.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Prudent fiscal manager.
No candidates selected this response
b) Visionary leader.
Ashok Sui Councillor
c) Community representative.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Lower taxes by cutting spending.
b) Increase taxes only to keep up with inflation and population growth.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Increase taxes to improve quality of life.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Intervene to incentivize more mixed-use development and local services.
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Let the market provide more mixed-use development and local services.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Prioritize city-wide mobility instead of pursuing 15-minute districts.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Expand as the market demands.
Steve van Diest Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
b) Finish what's started first.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Set a firm growth boundary.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Proceed as allowed under existing rules.
b) Slow the pace with stronger regulations.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
c) Halt further development and revisit policies.
Steve van Diest Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) The climate crisis must be a consideration in every single decision.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) The climate is important, but must be balanced with other goals.
c) A climate lens on all decisions would create unacceptable costs and delays.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Increase supply and/or reduce prices.
Steve van Diest Councillor
b) Manage availability with tools like demand-based pricing.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Reduce parking and reallocate land to other uses.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Grow the residential population.
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Increase the number of office workers.
No candidates selected this response
c) Attract more visitors.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Essential to quality of life and in need of stable funding.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) An economic driver, so prioritize projects with measurable economic impact.
c) Not a core responsibility, so prioritize funding essential services instead.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Invest in attracting new businesses to the city.
No candidates selected this response
b) Invest in entrepreneurship and local businesses.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Remove barriers to business growth.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Protect it as a continuous natural area.
b) Increase accessibility and public amenities.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
c) Accelerate development at select locations.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Extend the life of existing facilities and avoid closures.
b) Decommission aging facilities and build replacements.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Close lower-use sites and upgrade the remaining ones.
Ashok Sui Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Build and operate more permanent supportive housing.
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Fund supportive services to alleviate suffering.
No candidates selected this response
c) Enforce bylaws to manage disorder.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
No candidates selected this response
b) Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Members of council should be free from party affiliation.
b) Parties will help council be more effective.
Steve van Diest Councillor
c) The existence of parties will have little effect.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Stand up for Edmonton's autonomy.
b) Conduct a review to see if our shortcomings are at fault.
No candidates selected this response
c) Negotiate with the province to ensure the best practical outcome.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Fund the services to ensure quality of life.
No candidates selected this response
b) Refuse to fund and focus resources on municipal responsibilities.
No candidates selected this response
c) Redirect public pressure to secure sufficient provincial funding.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Be guided by the Indigenous Framework in all decisions.
b) Engage with Indigenous communities on specific issues.
Steve van Diest Councillor
c) Focus on core municipal services, leaving reconciliation to the federal and provincial governments.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Primarily provide stable funding and work through commission processes.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
b) Scrutinize commission decisions and demand greater transparency.
Steve van Diest Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Make police funding contingent on achieving specific outcomes.
Ashok Sui Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Focus on Edmonton's own needs and goals.
No candidates selected this response
b) Re-establish a strong metropolitan approach with shared priorities.
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Pursue collaboration on specific projects.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Performance is satisfactory, but communication and transparency could be improved.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Performance is unsatisfactory because project management and execution are poor.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
c) Performance is unsatisfactory because we are doing too much at once.
Steve van Diest Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Build even if it means taking on more debt.
No candidates selected this response
b) Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
c) Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Expansion is important to reduce traffic congestion and accommodate growth.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
b) Maintaining existing roads would be a better use of funds than expansion.
No candidates selected this response
c) Investing in transit would be a better use of funds than expansion.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Implement a lobbyist registry.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Maintain existing mechanisms.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Implement transparency tools other than a lobbyist registry.
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Increase enforcement in public spaces and on transit.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
b) Invest in addressing root causes to reduce disorder.
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Press other orders of government to deliver health and social services.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Increase traffic-calming measures.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Increase enforcement of bylaws.
c) Reduce vehicle traffic by incentivizing other modes of transportation.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Build only what has already been planned.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
b) Build more than is planned.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
c) Build less than is planned.
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Spend more to improve clearing of roads.
b) Spend more to improve clearing of sidewalks and pathways.
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Spend the same amount.
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response
a) Continue expanding light rail transit (LRT).
No candidates selected this response
b) Prioritize bus rapid transit (BRT).
Harman Singh Kandola Councillor
Steve van Diest Councillor
Jo-Anne Wright Councillor
Ashok Sui Councillor
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
c) Prioritize private vehicles instead of LRT or BRT.
No candidates selected this response
d) Skip this question
No candidates selected this response