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Edmonton Journal Civic Election Candidate
QuestionnaireEd Gibbons, 61. Running for Councillor, Ward 4
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What are the three biggest issues in your campaign?
Your number one issue, and why?
For me, Horse Hill's area structure plan is the number one issue
in Ward 4. Rural and agricultural land in the
north-easternmostcorner of Ward 4 uniquely combines a favourable
micro-climate with excellent soil condition supporting a large
number of localmarket gardens. However, the increasingly convenient
transportation of goods, services and commuters along Anthony
HendayDrive has produced tremendous competition for available land
from urban developers hoping to establish new
residentialcommunities in the area. The situation in northeast
Edmonton is similar to that of the Netherlands where intensive
agriculturalactivities and high population densities effectively
coincide. I support development that would see new communities
surroundedby active market gardens giving consumers easy access to
locally grown produce. I advocate the creation of a properly
preparedarea structure plan in which the communitys input
concerning land development is actively encouraged, considered
andrespected.
Number two issue, and why?
Infrastructure and roads are another crucial issue for me in my
campaign. Our current City Council has advanced the conditionand
development of the infrastructure in Edmonton more than the city
has seen in the past twenty years, and I think that this typeof
planning ahead for the future of the city is important to
Edmontonians and voters. For Ward 4 in particular, I want there to
be afocus on the continued renewal of Fort Road, and other major
arteries. I continue to support the expansion of the LRT lines
andpublic transit as well.
Number three issue, and why?
I will continue to introduce and support measures undertaken by
the City of Edmonton to ensure Edmonton maintains itsinternational
reputation as a leader in green initiatives. The provision of
affordable, user-friendly public transit New and ongoing
conservation initiatives Providing homeowners bonuses when
purchasing energy efficient appliances Insistence on the provision
of walking trails especially those in the river valley
Adequate green pace keeping pace with new development
Which should be a higher spending priority for council, LRT
construction or road construction, and why?
Both. I do not think that a single option can be, or should be a
priority over the other. I think that the development
ofinfrastructure and the planning for a great city needs to involve
a directive that marries both road construction and public
transittogether in an efficient and effective system.
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?
. No
Do you live in the ward where you're running?
Yes
How important is social media to your campaign?
3
What is your favourite blog?daveberta.ca
What is the last book you read?
Genghis: Bones of the Hills by Conn Iggulden
What is the last piece of music you listened to?
Anything from the 60's!
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What is your favourite beer? Answer this question to humour Mark
Suits, Edmonton Journal beer blogger
Rickard's Red
Favourite place in Edmonton, outside your home?
Hermitage Park.
Three fantasy guests you'd like to have dinner with, and why?
Can be living, dead or fictional
I would like to have dinner with King Arthur, Davy Crockett and
George Washington. The conversation would be a perfect mix ofmyth,
adventure and politics, and I know I would be entertained for
hours.
What type of car do you drive? Make, model and year
2010 Ford.
What is the best advice you ever receivedThe best advice I ever
received was very simple: Be a listener.
