Jyoti Gondek, Calgary’s Mayor, seeks re-election viewing growing power of Punjabi vote

Jyoti Gondek, Calgary’s first female mayor of Punjabi origin, is seeking re-election as Calgary Mayor, with the election scheduled for October 20.

Gondek, who made history in 2021 by becoming the first woman to lead the city, is now vying for a second term with a campaign focused on public safety, economic revitalisation, and balanced growth across Calgary’s communities.

Gondek’s re-election platform emphasises restoring downtown vibrancy, expanding housing affordability, and addressing concerns about addiction and safety. She has pledged to continue collaborations with provincial and federal governments to secure Calgary’s share of infrastructure funding while focusing on long-term sustainability.

Her campaign speeches have underlined her commitment to making Calgary a safer, more incl