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.
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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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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Our latest stories related to the People's Agenda
What to expect from the new mayor and council
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
The Taproot Survey has received more than 16,000 responses since it launched on Sept. 24, as voters sought to gain insight into how they align with candidates on issues like climate change, policing, housing, and transit.
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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
Most candidates running for council think the city is on the right track with its Community Energy Transition Strategy, with many thinking it's just a start. But a few feel it's too expensive.
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New candidates more interested in freezing Edmonton police budget than incumbents are
A couple of questions about policing on the Taproot Survey reveal a divide between new candidates and those who are seeking re-election.
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Speaking Municipally takes a look at donor disclosures
Episode 150 of our civic affairs podcast took a look at the disclosures prompted by a perusal of the answers to a Taproot Survey question.
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River valley solar farm not popular among most council candidates
The majority of candidates responding to the Taproot Survey say they don't support the location of a solar farm in the river valley beside the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant, even though it is already under construction.
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'A critical role': Most candidates support spending as much — or more — on Downtown Vibrancy Strategy
The Taproot Survey of council candidates has revealed many champions for the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy, with the majority of respondents supporting the current level of city investment or more. But a few are opposed, including two incumbents.
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Where the candidates land on helping the arts recover from the pandemic
Candidates for mayor and city council are split when it comes to the Taproot Survey question of how much the City of Edmonton should spend to help the arts sector recover from the pandemic — but no one has said the city should spend less.
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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
As advance polls open for the municipal election, Speaking Municipally took a closer look at the Taproot Survey's questions about finances.
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Where the candidates stand on the city's approach to truth and reconciliation
Here's what the people running for mayor and city council told us when we asked whether they support the city's current approach to upholding the spirit and specifics of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action.
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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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More ways to have fun with the Taproot Survey
The Taproot Survey will tell you how you align with the candidates for mayor and council in just a few minutes. But if you have a little more time, here are some ways to play around with the data to learn even more.
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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.