Evan Spencer
@Spencerfor12
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Community advocate, husband, dad, and experienced leader — building shared vision, and setting direction for a thriving Calgary. Councillor for Ward 12 #yyccc .
Calgary, AB
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To know that my colleague was complicit in eroding her safety infuriates me. It connects the dots. Resign Sean Chu.
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Re: Sean Chu
Leadership, like democracy, is built on trust. When a public official/servant breaks that trust it is in their responsibility to respond appropriately and with humility.
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Family routines are done, and I am processing what happened today. It has been difficult to think about anything else after a particularly unenjoyable day at the office for Council. Here is where my head and heart are at:
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While I have no direct connection with "HH", I certainly do with Jyoti. This is what compels me to write this evening. Calgary, our mayor possesses otherworldly courage and is often the primary lightning rod for hate that I didn't want to believe existed in our City.
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The personal experience offered by
@HHCalgary97
has opened a window that I am incapable of imagining on my own. I wasn't sure how to respond to these posts and was content to simply observe and assess until
@JyotiGondek
shared what she did today.
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The Calgary to Banff rail project needs to happen for so many reasons. Beyond the obvious, such as the recent parking issues being outlined is the larger proof testing/habit building. Rail is the past and the future.
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I do believe the best recourse/outcome is for Chu to resign and I will be standing in solidarity with those calls today outside City Hall.
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I am gutted as I am confronted with the fact that progress often comes after a high cost and deep pain has been extracted/inflicted upon certain members of our society. Today has helped me see that in ways I haven't before.
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Council passes unanimously. The move by the Province to take away the Calgary & Edmonton grant for this program is befuddling.
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Regardless of the outcome, my commitment is to a council that works together to serve Calgarians and Ward 12 well.
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It is crazy how all-consuming this past season has been. My amazing wife Anna has been an absolute rock and taken on a lot more of the daily routines to allow me to be out and about. My kids have lamented the temporary loss of dinner times and pillow fights. I am grateful. 🥰
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It is gutting to hear that Mayor Gondek and her family endured a protest in front of their home last night. The issues we face together as a City are real and impact people in profound ways but acts like this deepen divides and entrench antagonisms.
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So the
@cityofcalgary
tax collections department is led by one of the most soft spoken and compassionate individuals you could hope to meet.
#yyccc
#orientationlearnings
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I read commentary awhile ago about how our world is financially bifurcating between homeowners and non-homeowners and the alarming reality of how little the first group thinks of the second group.
Nothing like 24hrs in a public hearing to hit that point home.
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@SeanChuResign
@JyotiGondek
@gccarra
@CWalcottYYC
@jasmine_mian
@JenniferWyness
@peterdemong
@SonyaSharpYYC
@KourtBranagan
@Raj_Ward5
I stand with the victim. Jyoti can count on my support should she turn to council to take action.
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"Every time I have to pay an inflated standard price for a reusable bag, I will think of Councillor Spencer and curse the day he was elected." My morning feel-good message in the inbox! Happy one-year and a day anniversary to meeeeee!
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Looking forward to working hard for Calgarians and hitting the ground running with my 25-Initiative Plan, informed by Ward 12 residents. You’ve made it very clear you have no time for divisive politics. Positivity wins! Thank you for your trust.
#yycWard12
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@wildrose76
I don’t understand why the counter protest was pushed back. Council will be inquiring.
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Thursday’s bus tour with the new Mayor and Council and GM’s. Emergency Operations Centre, 311, and Westbrook Transit Admin (seen below). It was a welcome break from the content and did a lot demonstrate how complex the
@cityofcalgary
is and the pride of its employees.
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On this, the last night of Hanukkah, when the 8th candle is lit, I want the Jewish community in Calgary to know that you are loved and appreciated. I hope that you found and continue to find many moments of Shalom whilst carrying incredible pain as a community. Happy Hanukkah!
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Yesterday at Council, I was honoured to present a Notice of Motion to advance the work of an Indigenous Gathering Place in the City of Calgary. After much deliberation and questions through other Councillors, it passed unanimously.
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This morning, The City of Calgary released the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment. This report highlights how serious and urgent this issue continues to be. Based on 2021 data, there are 84,600 households in need, which means that they earn less than 65% of the Calgary median income1/
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On Friday, City Administration will present a proposal to update Calgary’s Land Use Bylaw, as requested by previous Council direction. Within the proposed changes are reductions in parking minimums for new residential development. 1/x
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There has been a lot of commentary during this Public Hearing that this has nothing to do with affordability. It is data like this that require this proposal to be taken seriously despite the many issues that are being raised around the process and politics of the moment.
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Hey Colleagues,
How about we try again?
Calgary City Council was presented with a series of recommendations to deliver more housing.
It would have made it easier to build the homes that people need.
But the gatekeepers stood their ground.
Here's what happened.
🧵
#cdnpoli
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The best decision-making happens closest to the issues. Entrenching ideological politics in Municipal governance would be a massive step in the wrong direction.
70% of Albertans have said they do not want the divisiveness of political parties disrupting their communities. Municipal elected officials need to continue to work on local challenges and not focus on the interests of their parties.
Learn more about it here:
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The Bowness Community Association is running low on bottled water and there are families in need. If you are able help, please drop some off at: 7904 43 Ave NW, Calgary AB T3B 4P9
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I support these Land Use Bylaw changes, including the reduction of parking minimums, as they will lead to a greater mix of housing, application predictability, and an increase in the density of established area growth, in line with Calgary’s Municipal Development Plan. 4/4
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Ward 12 is getting its first building added to Calgary's Historical Inventory!
Ricardo Ranch, established in 1886, is highly valued as an early intact farming complex with its roots in Calgary’s rich ranching history
cc:
@HeritageCalgary
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My lens was permanently altered by the Blanket Exercise years back and continues to evolve as the opportunities to, listen, learn and grow present themselves. Today I am struck by the willingness and ability of the indigenous community to forgive and move forward together
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Let’s win this thing tomorrow,
#yycWard12
! Every vote counts, make sure to find time to go out to the polls tomorrow.
Everyday I am thankful for the support and conversations I’ve had with the community. As your councillor, I will make sure that your voice is heard.
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I ended up double booked today but Keating swooped in to save the day and keep the representation going strong!
These pictures make me smile.
I cannot wait to ride one of these trains!
#yyc
#yyccc
#greenlineyyc
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Today, the City installed three 5’ x 30’ public art banners in the municipal building atrium outside Council Chamber. Indigenous artist, Kalum T Dan created the banner artwork which was unveiled virtually to Calgarians this summer.
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Calgary is full of incredible groups of people shaping a better tomorrow.
@twowheelview
is one such organization!
I encourage you to check out their website and even consider visiting their shop in Inglewood.
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Safe & Inclusive Access Bylaw
The bylaw can be found here:
... (Item 9.2.7)
This bylaw does not criminalize protest but places a restrictive zone around public buildings where the protest can happen.
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Hey Ward 12, our
#GreenLineYYC
is back in the news and under scrutiny. This project has been scrutinized from all angles. This is just a friendly reminder that one of the most qualified light rail experts in Canada is the CEO of our Green Line Team.
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This is tragic especially when The City had already made multiple concessions to get to the deal they just walked away from. Hoping there is a path forward through all of this.
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He informed me of the Flames intention to pull the plug on the Event Centre deal.
Why? Here’s what I know:
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It was good to see funding from the Province to explore rail solutions, including between our airport, and C-Train lines, but the work is just beginning. We need to start having the conversations that move these projects forward
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With over 5 million people projected to be living in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor over the next 20 years, it's time we build a transportation system that's safe and efficient for everybody.
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#yeg
#yegcc
#ableg
#abpoli
@ABDanielleSmith
@RachelNotley
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I am honored to be in the horse show with
@CWalcottYYC
@kourtpenner
@gccarra
. Your collective call to reconsider our understanding around creating and protecting community safety is a journey I am excited to tackle with you. You have an advocate on the:
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FAQ for Ward 12:
1. Are they inspecting the rest of the 11km line?
Yes, the remaining portions of the feedermain line are being drained to complete the same inspection that revealed 5 areas of concern in the 4.3km depressurized portion of the line.
Update June 14: Critical water main break affecting city-wide water usage.
The repairs are now estimated to take an additional 3-5 weeks to complete.
Following further investigation of our water feedermain, significant additional damage has been found.
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It was a privileged to ascend a peak with Jeromy and chat about the unique role that is elected public service. I am thrilled that he is using his platform to boost well-deserving non-profits like
@TheAlexCHC
. Please join me in making a donation!
1/22/2023 - Peak 21 of 2023
Only 4 more! Thrilled to chase
@SpencerFor12
up the mountain today - man, this guy can move! Must be using the
#yyccc
breaks to run the stairs. Thanks Councillor for being such a strong advocate for
@TheAlexCHC
's work and team!
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Votes are in!
A little surreal seeing your own name on a ballot.
Feeling a deep sense of gratitude for the literal army of volunteers that helped the campaign get to this point.
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#yycelxn2021
#yyccc
#yycward12
#Spencerfor12
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Results and feedback from the Ward 12 Rezoning for Housing survey are in. I have compiled and presented the findings here:
As I sit with this feedback and continue to prepare for April 22nd here are my commitments to Ward 12:
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then we cannot prioritize homes for cars over homes for people. Many cities across North America, including Edmonton, have removed parking minimums altogether, and have not seen widespread concerns about a lack of spaces. 3/x
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Beyond our embattled c-train line most Calgarians don't have a frame of reference for how usable and transformational a functional rail line could be. We should all be excited about the benefits of projects like this:
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It will be very important to gain as much knowledge as possible about the conditions that led to this failure.
(not just for Calgary)
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Getting the Green Line to the point that is ready for general construction has been painstakingly slow for so many reasons. More delays are the last thing this project needs.
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The more you delay Green Line the more expensive you make it. This is crucial transportation infrastructure that Calgarians need. Get building and don't stop.
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These land use changes allow for more housing density and reduce barriers to providing additional housing options in established areas. If we want to be serious as a city to have livable, walkable, affordable communities, 2/x
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This is a great read for anyone following the Housing and Affordability Task Force recommendations file hitting Community Development Committee this Thursday.
🧵I feel compelled to respectfully disagree with the sentiment expressed by the former Councillor - my old boss. No, I don't think changing how we do land-use redesignations cost us "democracy". A thread:
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Today, one of the Ward 12 team met with our CPS Community Resource Officer and local residents living around the Auburn Shores area, where speeding and traffic volume have been a growing concern. 1/
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It's Election Day!
Team Evan curated this list of Top 10 Reasons
#yycWard12
is voting for me today. I am so grateful for every conversation! This election has a lot at stake for us all! DM if you have questions or need help getting to the polls.
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#yycvotes
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I am excited to report that The City has reinstated aerial fireworks for Canada Day!
While exciting, the situation is troubling for a variety of reasons. I encourage you to read the timeline and my thoughts on the decision and subsequent public outcry.
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Despite promises from the Provincial government to examine how municipalities could retain more property taxes for local projects, they are instead increasing their take from from Calgarians' property taxes by 11.5%
Also this...
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#ableg
By 2027, Alberta’s population is projected to be 5.06 million, over 360,000 more people than today. This is equivalent to adding three new Red Deers in just three years.
We are extremely discouraged by the amount of funding the Government of Alberta allocated towards tackling
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Agreed
@JeromyYYC
, Partisan politics trying to disguise and cloak their own interference.
Joined
@LorenMcGinnis
to discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of municipal political parties. Do you want your City Councillor & Mayor to vote independently, or along party lines?
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#yegccc
#abpoli
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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
I am so grateful for the support I have received over this journey. I am grateful to live here and have the neighbours that I do.
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I agree with Cllr. Wyness. Tribal politics are already troublesome and the impacts would be felt most acutely at the municipal/neighbourhood decision making level. Everyone should feel like their local Cllr is accessible and open to feedback.
This will result in dysfunctional party politics replacing good governance.
Municipal politics is dynamic and dependent on a diverse group making decisions to benefit a diverse community.
We don't need to hide behind a party and have votes whipped.
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Calgary has SO much to offer during the winter. This is exceptional work.
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This morning, I had the pleasure of joining
@twowheelview
Executive Director Laura Istead in riding our bikes from the Mahogany Beach Club to Two Wheel View in Inglewood to help raise funds and awareness for a great cause! 1/
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The polls close soon but if you are in line, stay in line. You will still get to vote! I know it's cold and the lines are long but EVERY vote matters in this tight race. Please stay in line and I will see you on the other side of this Election Night. Thank you!
#yycWard12
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Thank you supporters! My campaign is solely funded by friends, family, and community members who believe in me and my vision for
#yycWard12
and the city. Every dollar has been stretched and made purposeful. Thank you! 🙏
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#yycvote
#yycelxn2021
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To the families impacted by the fire in Auburn Bay, I extend my sincere condolences for the loss of your homes and join in the relief that there was no loss of life. To the broader community of care that is activating to surround these families, I extend my gratitude and respect.
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More of this.
This brought me to tears this morning.
Last night a man experiencing homelessness found his way to our suburban street. He was rummaging through vehicles. We didn't hear anything, but one of my neighbors did. They went out to talk to him, saw he was disoriented and freezing 1/
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Today, Administration brought forth plans to expand Calgary’s composting facility to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee. Calgarians have embraced the Green Cart Program over the past 5 years, to such an extent, 1/5
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Hey Calgary, our
@calgarylibrary
is pretty amazing.
Did you know?
Calgary Public Library’s annual operating budget is $64.4 million ($53.9 million City of Calgary | $6.9 million Province of Alberta)
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#positivity
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The signal light at Seton Blvd and 52nd St will be completed and working this Spring!
There have been some ongoing problems with supply chain issues and shortages. We are excited to have completion in sight, once paint trucks are back in operation to finalize the road markings.
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Today, The Government of Canada and City of Calgary announced an agreement to provide $228 million in funding towards the creation of 6,800 homes over the next three years.
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Green Line is a GO!
Super pumped about the possibility of my children attending post-secondary via the Green Line and all the benefits that this project will bring Ward 12 but also a little sad...
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#greenlineyyc
#yyc
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157 speakers. 24 hours of public hearings. 800 pages of public written submissions. 21 amendments presented. Hours of debate. Three full days of Committee and Council discussion.
One Strategy.
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A massive sinkhole has opened up in Cranston. The City is aware and responding.
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On Tuesday, a notice of motion was brought to Council by the City of Calgary Corporate Security team. Due to the increasing intensity and volume of threats directed towards the Mayor and Councillors in their homes, 1/10
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Regardless of where you stand on
@nenshi
you cannot be listening to Council right now and not be grateful for the leader he has been. He is willing to have hard conversations in the halls of power.
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#Reconciliation
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We shape our city and streets and then they shape us. Here is a great opportunity to reflect and give some feedback around the kind of streets that you want to live on!
We’re testing a new Neighbourhood Streets Pilot Policy to replace the Traffic Calming Policy & want feedback on how we can partner with communities to make streets safe, welcoming & accessible for all.
Tell us what makes a great neighbourhood street at
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Calgary absolutely has work to do on our TOD.
Here is a partial look at Calgary's light-rail corridors. Compare the current residential densities to what they would be under BC's new TOD policy. What are we waiting for
#yyccc
?
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Did you know the City provides free sand-salt mix for easier shoveling?
Bring your own container and shovel, and visit these fire station locations is Ward 12:
-6 McKenzie Town Gate S.E. (on South West corner)
-3790 Seton Drive S.E. (on the East side of the building)
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I had so much fun this morning competing in the First Annual City of Calgary Councillor Challenge! With help from Mrs. Canada Lorelei Higgins and AJ Matsune from the City's Anti-Racism Action Committee, we managed to pull out a big win with a total of 1790lbs packed in 30 mins.1/
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I am prioritizing the
#GreenLine
as 1 of 5 immediate priorities in my first 100 days as your new Councillor.
#yycWard12
residents and businesses need someone who will waste no time keeping the plans going.
Learn why.
#yyccc
#yycvote
#yycelxn2021
#yycliving
#Spencerfor12
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It was a real privilege to work for and be mentored by
@CouncillorKeats
and this has to feel amazing after so many years of hard work.
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Yesterday, Calgary City Council approved $750,000 in funding for the Calgary Homeless Foundation to coordinate a community cold weather response to support Calgarians experiencing homelessness.
Read more:
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Great information for anyone following the housing conversation and the decisions facing
#yyccc
in Calgary.
We’ve all been hearing the headlines around the housing crisis. VCC has compiled the latest data as well as tools for you to make your voice heard around affordable housing:
#YYCHousingNow
#VoteYesYYCcc
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We have been waiting for an extremely long time for the
@GreenLineYYC
contract to be awarded. We hopefully will not be waiting too much longer.
As we wait, here is some great information about the governance and due diligence guiding the project.
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We have official drawings on how to use the McKenzie Towne Roundabout! Visit to see all drawings for each entry point, along with some interesting facts about this notorious roundabout.
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Happy International Women's Day! I consider myself lucky to be surrounded by so many strong women on council, on my team, and especially my amazing wife. Thank you for all you do.
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As of this week, Calgarians can bring their foam packaging, also known as Styrofoam, to any City of Calgary landfill location for recycling as part of a six-month pilot project free of charge. 1/
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Calgarians simply cannot afford an extended learning curve or discord among a mostly new City Council. I am ready to step into the role of
#yycWard12
councillor right away. Learn why in this video.
#yyccc
#yyc
#yycelxn2021
#yycvote
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When a PhD in urban transportation systems says this, I get warm fuzzy feelings inside.
Rail is our past and future yall!
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