63 h. ago HILL and THOMPSON: Mayor Farkas should retain ‘blanket rezoning’ for sake of Calgarian families

Blanket rezoning was always contentious. Debate over the policy back in spring 2024 sparked the longest public hearing in Calgary’s history, with many Calgarians airing concerns about potential impacts on local infrastructure, parking availability and park space — all important issues.

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1 week ago Calgarians optimistic about city’s future, question value for tax dollars ahead of budget

Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to cut the proposed property tax increase by "at-least half," as new data shows just 42 per cent of Calgarians feel they get good value for their taxes.

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1 week ago Calgary’s mayor cautiously optimistic about federal budget as more details sought

Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the budget makes funding for municipalities a priority, but notes Calgarians will judge the budget on 'actions on the ground, not words on paper.' 

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1 week ago Calgary mayor cites 'cautious' optimism regarding federal budget

'The budget that's been tabled, I think, has some really good, positive first steps to commitment to working with municipalities,' Farkas said

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2 w. ago Police survey highlights staffing shortage as new council prepares for budget review

Calgary police commission chair Amtul Siddiqui said she is looking forward to working with newly elected mayor Jeromy Farkas

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2 w. ago Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas speaks out on taxes, blanket rezoning and city hall

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas gives us a brief glimpse of the Farkas of his embattled city councillor days

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2 w. ago Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget

Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas indicated there is consensus amongst the new city council that next year's proposed tax increase is 'far too high.'

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2 w. ago ‘Our work begins now’: Jeromy Farkas sworn in as Calgary’s 38th mayor along with new city council

Jeromy Farkas took the oath of office and was sworn in alongside a new Calgary city council that has the largest class of rookies in more than 100 years.

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayors seat by 581 votes, recount still possible

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayor's seat by 581 votes, recount requested

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayor's seat by 581 votes, Sharpe requests recount

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Most of Calgary’s new city council promised repeal of citywide rezoning

Jeromy Farkas, Calgary's mayor-elect, said the pledge to repeal citywide rezoning is a priority but must include a plan to replace the contentious policy. 

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3 w. ago Early returns show more conservative Calgary city council taking shape

Jeromy Farkas narrowly defeats Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp in race for mayor

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3 w. ago Calgary municipal election: Farkas win tight race for mayor over Sharp | Gondek concedes | Results coming in

Live, continuing coverage of Calgary municipal election results

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3 w. ago Calgary municipal election: Farkas win tight race for mayor over Sharp | Gondek concedes | Council results to come

Live, continuing coverage of Calgary municipal election results

Politics

3 w. ago Calgary municipal election: Farkas wins tight race for mayor over Sharp | Gondek concedes | Council results to come

Live, continuing coverage of Calgary municipal election results

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3 w. ago Jeromy Farkas and Sonya Sharp battle it out for mayor title as Jyoti Gondek falls

Jeromy Farkas is in the lead followed closely by Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp

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3 w. ago Farkas and Sharp in battle for mayor's chair as more conservative council takes shape

Jeromy Farkas is in the lead followed closely by Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp

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3 w. ago Early returns show more conservative city council taking shape

Jeromy Farkas is in the lead followed closely by Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp

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3 w. ago Jeromy Farkas takes early lead in mayoral race as vote hand counting begins

Jeromy Farkas is in the lead followed by Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp, incumbent Jyoti Gondek and then Jeff Davison

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