Election 2017 – Councillor Candidates Ward 10
Candidates:
- Najeeb Butt
- Numan Elhussein
- Gar Gar
- Faith Greaves
- Ray Jones
- Salimah Kassam
- Issa Mossa
- Hermann Muller
- Kamilla Prasad
- Michelle Robinson
- David Winkler
Michelle Robinson
Please describe your involvement/interest in skateboarding (check all that apply)
I don’t skateboard, but I am a fan of skateboarding
Do you support changing the bylaw to allow skateboarding downtown?
Yes
If elected, will you support the continued implementation of the Skateboard Amenities Strategy by dedicating funds to skatepark development?
Yes
Do you support allowing skateboarding in the Cycle Track?
Yes
Faith Greaves
Please describe your involvement/interest in skateboarding (check all that apply)
Parent, guardian, or grand parent of a skateboarder(s);I have a friend(s) who skateboard;I skated in the past but am not actively skating now
Do you support changing the bylaw to allow skateboarding downtown?
Safety is very important
Skateboarding should be in safe areas where prohibited and proper gears or equipment to minimize bodily injuries.
If elected, will you support the continued implementation of the Skateboard Amenities Strategy by dedicating funds to skatepark development?
Definitely look at the cost and see how we can all ensure fundings will be available to support activities that our communities enjoy.
The budget from 2015-2018 would be revisited in planning and look at ways in which funds could and can be raised.
Do you support allowing skateboarding in the Cycle Track?
I like to think of safety first.
I am a parent, grandmother, friend, cousin, aunt etc. and I am very conscious of safety and we would need to look a the city’s plan and ensure that all members of society who enjoy their activities have a place in doing so which provides a safe environment.
Hermann Muller
Please describe your involvement/interest in skateboarding (check all that apply)
I’ve never skated or been involved in skateboarding
Do you support changing the bylaw to allow skateboarding downtown?
Unsure
I do not have enough information on the issue to form an opinion
If elected, will you support the continued implementation of the Skateboard Amenities Strategy by dedicating funds to skatepark development?
Yes
Do you support allowing skateboarding in the Cycle Track?
Unsure
Salimah Kassam
Please describe your involvement/interest in skateboarding (check all that apply)
I’ve never skated or been involved in skateboarding
Do you support changing the bylaw to allow skateboarding downtown?
see comments below
I recognize skateboarding as a legitimate way to get around and would support exploring ways people could do so in the downtown core in a way that is safe for them, and for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers with whom they share the sidewalks and roads. I see many skateboarders on the cycle tracks and would like to learn more about how the skateboard community experiences this infrastructure. I believe the cycle tracks represent a good compromise and believe that cyclists, skateboarders and others who use people-powered wheels to get around could work together to have this infrastructure expanded.
If elected, will you support the continued implementation of the Skateboard Amenities Strategy by dedicating funds to skatepark development?
Yes
There are currently no skateparks east of Deerfoot Trail, though one is planned for the Genesis Centre. While this falls outside the boundaries of Ward 10, I will support its development and continue to work hard to ensure that there is a diversity of recreation facilities available to residents of northeast Calgary.
Do you support allowing skateboarding in the Cycle Track?
Yes
My general observations have been that skateboarders and cyclists seem to coexist without too many problems on the Cycle Tracks. It is important that, however people choose to get around, they can do so safely.
