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I think Hehr is a Calgarian first and has a vision for what he would like this city to become. If anyone has ever had the chance to meet him, he is a world class personality and is very, very sharp.

I am very excited to see his platform and I do not think it will disappoint.

I'd like to see what he is going to do about the macroeconomics that our city currently operates under. Our growth is driven by build out and its not financially sustainable. It is obviously partially due to the land available to Calgary for annexation and the relatively low cost, but the development model is broken as the cost of land acqusition does not include the cost of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance in supporting the populations on the outskirts of Calgary.

I would really like to see some trials done on areas that could use some revitalization where a 3PC model is used and the city would actually get to participate in the profit of development. It is only fair given the risk and cost that the city bears in the long run. People in this city need to be introduced to options when it comes to pleasant "sustainable" living. This whole highway + power centre model of urban planning in Calgary is busted but not beyond repair.

I am seriously excited that Kent is going for it.