People's Agenda
Recent work tagged 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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