Video Highlights The debate took place on October 5th 2025 and was filmed by The Sprawl. The Debate starts at 37:00 Candidates that attended were Erin Averbukh, Landon Johnson, Devin Elkin and Keener Hachley. 37:29–37:34 (Brief mention): Erin is introduced as a candidate by the moderator, Wayne Sanders 49:07–52:13 (Response to property tax question): Erin discusses the need for efficiency in city budget management, emphasizing that the city’s budget has grown faster than inflation and population. She advocates for oversight of administration spending, using an anecdote about inefficient tree inspection to illustrate her point, and stresses that tax increases should reflect better services. 59:14–1:01:36 (Response to communication question): Erin emphasizes the importance of answering constituent calls and emails, highlighting the role of a strong team in a councillor's office. She discusses her proposed web portal for Ward 14 residents to engage with council decisions transparently and stresses clear communication to make council actions accessible. 1:11:09–1:13:55 (Opening statement): Erin introduces her platform of "less politics, more community, better management." She emphasizes her independence, her commitment to interactive voting via a website for Ward 14 residents, and restoring power to the community. She also commits to transparency and better oversight of city administration. 1:26:06–1:30:27 (Response to transit and growth question): Erin criticizes blanket rezoning as "lazy and rude," arguing it didn’t achieve affordable housing goals. She stresses the need for strict guidelines, such as proximity to transit and parking considerations, and advocates for prioritizing rapid transit development, including extending the Green Line to Seton and building a line from the airport to the core. 1:42:58–1:47:39 (Response to public safety and community programs question): Erin proposes reinstating neighborhood watch programs and increasing community center programs to engage youth and prevent crime. She supports control gates on transit platforms to enhance safety and revenue, and emphasizes community connection as a solution to public safety issues, while also addressing the need to support marginalized individuals. 2:01:08–2:05:09 (Response to transparency question): Erin argues that the city has a spending problem, not a revenue problem, and criticizes in-camera meetings. She advocates for open access to financial information, except for HR files, and emphasizes her fresh perspective as a non-politician committed to serving the community without partisan influence. 2:16:55–2:19:38 (Response to success measurement question): Erin outlines her success metrics as achieving less politics, more community engagement (with at least 10,000 Ward 14 residents on her platform), and better management through efficient service delivery. She highlights completing the Green Line to Seton in under six years and building an airport-to-core transit line as key accomplishments. 2:30:56–2:33:27 (Response to blanket rezoning question): Erin reiterates her opposition to blanket rezoning, calling it a waste of time and money. She advocates for strict guidelines to ensure rezoning supports affordable housing near transit and respects community aesthetics, emphasizing strategic planning and community respect. 2:33:44–2:37:33 (Response to contributions, endorsements, and disclosure question): Erin discusses her campaign’s modest funding from small community donations, contrasting it with competitors’ larger signs, which she suggests imply future favors. She emphasizes her independence, noting no ties to politicians or parties, and commits to transparency in campaign financing. 2:58:48–3:01:00 (Response to audience question on public safety and break-ins): Erin suggests reallocating funds from overpaid parks department staff to support public safety, proposing traffic patrollers to handle minor infractions like speeding, freeing up police for serious crimes. She advocates for collaborative solutions and community-driven initiatives like neighborhood watch. 3:13:34–3:16:52 (Response to climate strategy question): Erin argues for balancing environmental stewardship with fiscal responsibility, criticizing the $87 billion Pathways to 2050 plan as unsustainable debt. She supports practical measures like efficient recycling and landfill management but warns against climate initiatives driven by profit motives, advocating for sensible, cost-effective solutions. 3:17:03–3:36:29 (Rebuttal and closing statement): Erin rebuts the idea of partisan politics in municipal governance, emphasizing her commitment to nonpartisan representation. She promises to work collaboratively, maintain transparency through her platform, and focus on community needs. She openly endorses Jeff Davidson for mayor, stressing the need for a fiscally conservative, independent leader, and urges voters to make informed decisions based on shared values.