[We sent your questions to all the Election 2013 candidates. We are posting their unedited responses in the order that they’re received. – Ed.]
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1. In the context of our City’s growth, how will you support the development of existing communities as opposed to new neighbourhoods? |
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Its important to have a better balance of development throughout the city, older neighborhoods and newer neighborhoods. I have noticed alot of concern from citizens regarding the older neighborhoods not recieving enough attention and the city building out. I’m sure we can find a good balance of development so that the city can continue to grow as it will, and also maintain and look at ways to continually improve older areas.
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2. How will you support and promote independent locally-owned businesses in Edmonton? |
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Supporting local business is extremely important. In order to best help in this regard, I would start by speaking to as many local business owners as possible so that we could source out the best ideas from the people that are involved in it everyday. |
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3. How will you support local food and urban agriculture in Edmonton? |
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I plan on speaking with the principal planner so that I can get a better idea of how far the city has and is willing to help(ed). |
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4. How will you address Indigenous Edmontonians’ history and needs? |
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History is very important to this city and this is a matter that I will look more into and discuss at a later date. |
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5. How do you envision the public transit system evolution? |
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The transit system is evolving quickly and its important to plan properly around it. If its evolution can help promote more interior development, then that could be a very good thing. For example, more inner city stops would make for more developers wanting to build in those areas so that there is housing close to LRT stops. |
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6. What will you do to better engage post-secondary research / students / faculty with the rest of the community? |
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I would volunteer to get in and speak with post-secondary students on the topic of the importance of being engaged in the Political agendas of the city. |
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7. Councillor candidates: What is the biggest challenge your Ward faces? What solutions would you seek? |
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Reputation and infrastructure. I totally believe that we need to improve the repuation of the northeast side of the city. I believe it is a beautiful area and it is a great place for young families and buinesses to set up shop. I plan to promote to get more businesses to set up shop in the northeast and that in turn will attract more families. |
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8. How can our readers learn more about your platform, contact you with questions or concerns, or get involved in your campaign? |
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