Calgary is at a crossroads. This year, for the first time in our city’s history, political parties have been introduced to municipal politics. This partisan model of representation does not suit Calgary’s system of government, which relies on councillors being able to represent the people in their communities, unencumbered by outside agendas.

Simultaneously, Calgary is rapidly transforming — the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Canada in 2024. We face a crucial choice in whether that growth is carefully directed to build a resilient and sustainable city for all, or whether it lacks strategy and direction, allowing the loudest voices and biggest wallets to win.

It is vital that Calgarians have a nimble and principled government they can trust to put their interests first while chartin

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