Ward 5 Priorities

 
Building a great place to raise your family
Building a great place to raise your family
  • Deliver the Northeast Athletic Complex on schedule so families have more ways to stay active.
  • Drive the Skyview Recreation Hub into design and construction for new spaces to play, connect, and move.
  • Secure a full-scale library for Calgary’s northern communities, providing families and newcomers with vital learning and gathering space close to home.
  • Upgrade local parks with more playgrounds, shade, benches, and accessible washrooms.
  • Increase mowing cycles to keep green spaces welcoming and usable.
  • Lead new tree planting through City Council, making Ward 5 greener for the next generation.
Making it easier and safer to get around
  • Secure full funding for Métis Trail widening in the city’s 10-year capital plan.
  • Prioritize Airport Trail upgrades to cut congestion and boost job access.
  • Advocate for Blue Line LRT expansion.
  • Extend bus routes deeper into new-growth communities.
  • Boost bus frequency and stops, making transit a practical choice for more residents.
  • Tackle parking issues with smart, community-driven solutions.
  • Ensure pothole repairs are transparent, timely, and built to last.
  • Push for more traffic lights, turn signals, and calming at key intersections to keep everyone safe.
  • Invest in sidewalks, crosswalks, and multi-use pathways for safer, greener travel.
  • Demand tougher snow and ice standards so roads and sidewalks stay accessible all year.
Building a great place to raise your family
Building a great place to raise your family
Keeping your family and neighbourhoods safe
  • Increase funding for police and peace officers to keep Ward 5 secure.
  • Win more resources for fire services so emergencies get quick, professional responses.
  • Strengthen transit safety by supporting the Transit Safety Strategy and securing over 500 new transit officers and bus safety shields.
  • Advocate for a new police station in North Calgary, serving Redstone, Skyview Ranch, Cityscape, and Cornerstone.
  • Expand mental health and addiction services so first responders have the support they need.
  • Promote compassionate support for the homeless, balancing dignity with public safety.
Fighting for fairness and affordability
  • Fight to lower taxi insurance rates, so drivers earn a living and riders get affordable options.
  • Press for creative revenue sources to keep Calgary’s property taxes among Canada's lowest while preserving services families depend on.
  • Protect Fair Entry, making sure seniors, newcomers, and those with lower incomes can access city programs barrier-free.
  • Champion affordable housing, fair utility rates, and services to ease the burden from rising costs.
  • Ensure new development pays its fair share, protecting homeowners and renters.
Building a great place to raise your family
Building a great place to raise your family
Protecting our homes and communities from harsh weather
  • Fight to revive the Resilient Roofing Program, helping families upgrade to hail-resistant roofs and weather fierce storms.
  • Push for provincial funding for hail protection in "Hailstorm Alley," defending northeast Calgary families.
  • Work with BILD Calgary and local partners to update Alberta's Building Code, ensuring new homes are built for the climate challenges ahead.
  • Challenge skyrocketing insurance costs, making sure coverage stays affordable and accessible.
Making Ward 5 a hub for jobs and opportunity
  • Lower the non-residential tax ratio to fuel business growth in Calgary.
  • Cut red tape so small businesses can start up, expand, and succeed.
  • Build youth employment and training programs, preparing the next generation to work and thrive close to home.
Building a great place to raise your family