People's Agenda

Taproot Edmonton is on a quest to find out what Edmontonians want candidates to be talking about as they campaign for votes in the next municipal election, which will be held Oct. 18, 2021.


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See how the municipal candidates align with you

We distilled 30 multiple-choice questions based on responses to the People's Agenda and asked each candidate to answer them.

Now you have the opportunity to answer the same questions to find out which candidates you are most aligned with.

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An update on the People's Agenda

Sept. 29, 2021

It’s been a long journey, but the train is finally coming into the station on our People’s Agenda project.

Read more about the journey so far and what's next.

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Candidate responses

Taproot's election site

Find your voting station, wards, and candidates, see the results on election night, and browse all responses to the Taproot survey at our 2021 municipal election site.

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Based on their responses to the Taproot Survey, it appears that Edmonton has elected a council that believes every decision is a climate decision, wants to expand Housing First programs, supports the city's current approach to infill, and wants more bike lanes and wider sidewalks.

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It's Election Day – here's where people told us they stand on key issues

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Fate of City Plan is in next council's hands, says Speaking Municipally

Episode 151 of Taproot's civic affairs podcast takes a look at the magnitude of the planning decisions that the next city council will be making.

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'The defining issue': How city council candidates want to tackle climate change

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Speaking Municipally takes a look at donor disclosures

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River valley solar farm not popular among most council candidates

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'A critical role': Most candidates support spending as much — or more — on Downtown Vibrancy Strategy

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Where the candidates land on helping the arts recover from the pandemic

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How public washrooms help make a city work well

Most candidates for mayor and city council agree that Edmonton needs more permanent public washrooms, a move that is vital for a city to work for everyone, says consultant Lezlie Lowe.

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As advance polls open, see where the candidates stand on finances

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A screenshot of the mayoral candidates' responses to the Taproot Survey question on the city's approach to the TRC's calls to action
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Where the candidates stand on the city's approach to truth and reconciliation

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Take the Taproot election survey

Here's your chance to find out how you align with the candidates running for mayor and council in Edmonton's 2021 election.

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See how the municipal candidates align with you

We surveyed those running for city council in Edmonton — now it's your turn to answer the same questions and see how compatible you are.

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We want to hear from you!

Do you have questions about the project or perhaps suggestions on how we can hear from more Edmontonians? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at hello@taprootedmonton.ca.