Humanist Questions for City Council Candidates
In this year’s municipal elections, do your part to ensure accountability, reason, and fairness by asking these secular humanist questions when a candidate knocks on your door.
- How would you make sure Council decisions are based on reliable evidence?
Humanist link: Reason, science, and evidence-based public policy.
- How would you keep residents informed about lobbyists and other influences on your decisions?
Humanist link: Transparency, accountability, and informed democracy.
- What would you do to protect residents from discrimination?
Humanist link: Equal dignity, human rights, and inclusion.
- How would you keep City government welcoming but religiously neutral?
Humanist link: Freedom of religion and freedom from religion.
- What would you specifically do to support affordable housing and reduce homelessness?
Humanist link: Compassion, human dignity, and reducing suffering.
- Would you support civilian mental-health crisis teams and evidence-based harm reduction?
Humanist link: Effective, compassionate responses based on evidence.
- How would you improve the affordability and reliability of public transit?
Humanist link: Fair access to work, education, healthcare, and community life.