MF YYC Politics - there, I mega did it

[Bigtime]

City Council has gone into a closed session to discuss the Green Line, Gondek expects a decision on its fate today.

https://bsky.app/profile/adammacvica.../3lgtcqagnjk2i

[WideReceiver]

I hope when they cone out there is a full discussion of everything that’s not privileged. That’s what should happen.

[Bigtime]

Mian using her time before the votes to make it official that she will not seek re-election.

[Bigtime]

Council approves all of the recommendations from city administration on moving forward with the Green Line LRT project.

https://bsky.app/profile/adammacvica.../3lgtsbjrefs2k

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Mian using her time before the votes to make it official that she will not seek re-election.

Big loss for council. She was a good voice that is a great advocate for her ward.

[Bigtime]

Nenshi weighs in:

https://bsky.app/profile/naheednensh.../3lgtsmjfgss2e

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Council approves all of the recommendations from city administration on moving forward with the Green Line LRT project.

https://bsky.app/profile/adammacvica.../3lgtsbjrefs2k

Here are the recommendations: https://bsky.app/profile/adammacvica.../3lgtqizti6s2d


Reads to me like they're paying lip service to the province's idea in order to get work started on the SE leg, likely hoping that by the time they're ready to build downtown, they can go back to the plan everyone wanted in the first place.

[shermanator]

Council talks tough and gives in again.

[GGG]

It doesn’t actually say if they are building above and below ground. They are doing a functional planning study and making recommendations to stake holders.

Im team separate lines that didn’t connect but that appears to have sailed.

[boogerz]

Fairly fresh off the heels of Mian's announcement, now Walcott won't be running for re-election:
https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/02/...ott-relection/

He may not have been the best councilperson, but at least it seemed like he cared about Calgary and was a councilperson for the right reasons.

If the good ones are choosing not to seek re-election, the UCP slate party should easily end up with a majority of the next city council

[TorqueDog]

He was an absentee councillor, unfortunately, and really didn't endear himself to constituents. Losing Mian sucks.

Slava will be overjoyed to hear the latest rumblings are that Kourtney Penner won't be returning either.

[wireframe]

I'm excited that Myke Atkinson is running in ward 7. No website yet but I saw this announcement on LinkedIn of all places: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mykeatkinson_its-official-im-running-for-city-council-activity-7295552050900213762-lydY?utm_source=li_share&utm_content=feedcontent&u tm_medium=g_mb_web&utm_campaign=copy. I'm sure there will be a proper website and campaign soon. He's up against Terry Wong (incumbent) and Heather McRae (3rd place last election).



I've worked with Myke in the past and have the best possible things to say about him. He's passionate enough to be engaged and smart enough to be effective. I plan to do everything I can to get this man elected because he will be a fantastic councilor for us.

[Fuzz]

Myke is an awesome dude, used to have a CJSW radio show I listened to every Friday morning.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

He was an absentee councillor, unfortunately, and really didn't endear himself to constituents.

I've heard this complaint about him as well. If he wasn't personally interested in your issue then you got ignored.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

He was an absentee councillor, unfortunately, and really didn't endear himself to constituents. Losing Mian sucks.

Slava will be overjoyed to hear the latest rumblings are that Kourtney Penner won't be returning either.

Are you just trying to excite me, only to pull the rug? I saw a Twitter exchange between her and Rob Ward, and from that, I assumed that she was running again.

[RW99]

nm not politics

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Slava

Are you just trying to excite me, only to pull the rug? I saw a Twitter exchange between her and Rob Ward, and from that, I assumed that she was running again.

I saw it on Reddit in the thread mentioning that Walcott was out; I wouldn’t be surprised if it is true.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by wireframe

I'm excited that Myke Atkinson is running in ward 7. No website yet but I saw this announcement on LinkedIn of all places: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mykeatkinson_its-official-im-running-for-city-council-activity-7295552050900213762-lydY?utm_source=li_share&utm_content=feedcontent&u tm_medium=g_mb_web&utm_campaign=copy. I'm sure there will be a proper website and campaign soon. He's up against Terry Wong (incumbent) and Heather McRae (3rd place last election).



I've worked with Myke in the past and have the best possible things to say about him. He's passionate enough to be engaged and smart enough to be effective. I plan to do everything I can to get this man elected because he will be a fantastic councilor for us.

He’s in my ward. Guessing I will meet him door knocking soon.

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by wireframe

I'm excited that Myke Atkinson is running in ward 7. No website yet but I saw this announcement on LinkedIn of all places: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mykeatkinson_its-official-im-running-for-city-council-activity-7295552050900213762-lydY?utm_source=li_share&utm_content=feedcontent&u tm_medium=g_mb_web&utm_campaign=copy. I'm sure there will be a proper website and campaign soon. He's up against Terry Wong (incumbent) and Heather McRae (3rd place last election).



I've worked with Myke in the past and have the best possible things to say about him. He's passionate enough to be engaged and smart enough to be effective. I plan to do everything I can to get this man elected because he will be a fantastic councilor for us.

What a small world. Mike used to manage a band my friends were in a couple decades ago(feeling old over here). Haven’t seen him in many years but he was a great guy back when I knew him. I don’t live in his riding but if I did he’d definitely get my vote.

[Fuzz]

My only concern is Myke just might be too nice a guy for politics.