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Edmonton Journal Civic ElectionCandidate QuestionnaireDaryl
Bonar, 31. Running for mayor
E-mail
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@daryl4mayor
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What are the three biggest issues in your campaign?
Your number one issue, and why?I believe the issue of urban
renewal is the city's top priority. Edmonton is becoming a donut
citywith a consistent push by residents to expand outward. Our core
neighbourhoods are inundatedwith crime, poverty and decaying
infrastructure. As Mayor, I will fight these issues on three
sides:first, by reaching out to our at-risk youth so our future
generations will be part of the solution and
not fall victim to our current problems; second, by putting
forward an innovative strategy that willdrastically reduce homeless
in my first term and outperform our current 10-year plan; third,
byputting forward a comprehensive and dynamic community policing
strategy that fits within theEPS's current mandate for proactive
policing.
Number two issue, and why?The way our city conducts business
needs to change with respect to how we communicate withour
community leaders and builders. After several months on the
campaign trail, there is aconsensus that city council does not
listen to our city's key stakeholders. Our businessassociations,
community leagues, unions and student bodies do not feel like their
needs andwants are being heard. I will institutionalize a structure
where key groups like the aforementionedwill have regularly
scheduled meetings with Mayor and Council so that we may work
together inhelping build a more prosperous Edmonton. A principle of
leadership is to seek and accept
advice.
Number three issue, and why?We need to focus on setting up our
young for success. Any plans for the future would be futileunless
all of our young are given the opportunities to succeed. As Mayor,
I will implement aprogram called Lil' Eddies that will be a
city-wide initiative which will act as a safety net, ensuringall of
our at-risk youth receive critical support to overcome their
odds.For post-secondary students, they will have an ally and an
advocate in the Mayor's chair that willspeak to the issue that
plague them. I will put forward a $5,000 rebate program that will
provideincentives to our grads to work and live in Edmonton.
Which should be a higher spending priority for council, LRT
construction or road
construction, and why?
LRT construction. This really shouldn't be an either-or scenario
but rapid LRT expansion is longoverdue, and should be a near the
top of the list for Council. This prioritization is validated
bywhat I have heard from Edmontonians over my last four months on
the campaign trail.
City council has turned down a motion to hold a non-binding
plebiscite on keeping
the City Centre Airport as a general aviation facility. Should
the new council
reopen the airport issue?Yes. I will only reopen this issue if
there is a substantial turnover in Council elects this Oct. 18.
Ifthere is not a sufficient new group of councillors then this
issue will be moot as all incumbent
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councillors are entrenched in their positions one way or
another. How important is social media to your campaign?4
What is your favourite blog?
Daveberta.ca (Dave Cournoyer)
What is the last book you read?Stories From the Heart of
Canada
What is the last piece of music you listened to?Bohemiam
Rhapsody by Queen
What is your favourite beer? Answer this question to humour Mark
Suits,Edmonton Journal beer bloggerHeineken
Favourite place in Edmonton, outside your home?
Rundle Park and the River Valley trail system
Three fantasy guests you'd like to have dinner with, and why?
Can be living, dead
or fictionalBarack Obama - for his significance in being the
most visible and publicized politician of thisgeneration. Further,
I am inspired by his story of overcoming the odds and achieving his
dreamdespite being an overwhelming underdog. Sun Tzu - this is
almost self-explanatory as I am amember of the military. His
teachings still have great relevance today to many aspects of
life.Chris Rock - to add some comedic flavour to the dinner, and
further, he genuinely has a well-informed opinion albeit with
colourful explanations.
What type of car do you drive? Make, model and year2008 Honda
Pilot
What is the best advice you ever receivedThe smart man learns
from his own mistakes, the wise man learns from others'.or ...Don't
drink,don't smoke, don't toke, don't get married, don't have kids -
all these things will cost you money.Hey, I'm married and have two
kids so three out of five ain't bad.
