Today during Audit Committee I asked what we as a City can do to build a better environment for employees to mitigate the risk factors we saw in the latest corporate risk report and unlock their potential to better help all Calgarians.

Hey, Neighbour! There are many amazing Calgarians who live in Ward 4 doing outstanding work for our neighbours and our communities. Help recognize that incredible Calgarian for a 2026 Calgary Award by nominating them today at www.calgary.ca/calgaryawards before Jan. 25.

Hey, Neighbour! Today I asked City administration for an update on the ongoing lawsuit regarding the old Highland Park Golf Course and am pleased to hear that Council will be receiving more information soon on that lawsuit as it makes it's way through the Court of King's Bench.

As Ward 4 Councillor, I was happy to act as a community connector for a townhouse townhall in Brentwood. By bringing the Community Association, neighbours, owner and developer together, we ensure better outcomes. Conversation builds great communities

The repairs on the Bearspaw Feeder Main are complete, and water is once again flowing through the main to Calgarians. As of 1 p.m. today all water restrictions are lifted. Operations at our aquatic centres and arenas will return to normal. Thank you neighbours for saving water.

I was happy to visit the ongoing construction of the new Glenbow at the J.R. Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture, on Monday afternoon. Seeing firsthand the hard work that has gone into creating Calgary’s next great cultural hub was inspiring.

On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.

I was pleased to attend the groundbreaking of the first ever hotel to be built on Stampede Park. As a board member for CMLC, I am excited to see how CMLC, the Calgary Stampede, Truman, and Marriott develop this new 320-key Autograph Collection hotel into a destination alongside the BMO Centre.

Cities across North America have been delivering reliable water service through water utilities, authorities and commissions, and we need a better governance model here at home. calgaryherald.com/news/this-is...

I ask the question of how serious should council be taking the third party review of Calgary's water system, and the independent panel agrees it's a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. This is why we as a council can't pass the buck. We need to fix this for Calgarians.

There is a smarter way forward for the governance of Calgary’s water supply. We will address this current water main break and those to come, but I believe it is also time to think about what the future looks like to avoid the missteps of the past. See my plan at www.djkelly.ca/water.

Yesterday, Calgarians consumed 510 Megalitres of water, exceeding the sustainable limit of 485 Megalitres per day. To prevent depleting reserves crucial for firefighting, cut shower times to under 3 minutes, flush toilets sparingly, and only run full loads of laundry and dishes.

Hey Neighbour! It’s the first regular day back at City Hall for 2026, and the agenda is packed: save water to build reserves for firefighting, review the 2024 water‑crisis report, reply to messages from neighbours, plan council priorities for the next four years, and attend community meetings.

One eastbound lane of 16 Ave is now open, The boil water advisory has ended, and The broken pipe is out of the ground! A good day, but we still need to continue conserving water, and get a new pipe segment installed, tested, etc.

Every drop counts, Calgary.💧 Please keep up the good work and continue to conservative as much water as you can to ensure our water reserves - especially next week when many return to work and school - remain in the green zone.

Hey Neighbour! Take a tour with me of where the breaks on the Bearspaw Water Main have occurred and what work has done to repair the pipe over the past two years as I give up an update on what is being done to fix the current water crisis.

Happy New Year, Calgary! Ironically, the park next to the Emergency Operations Centre provided an excellent view of the fireworks last night. We rang in the New Year by successfully helping someone reunite with their runaway dog. Here's to a successful 2026 for you and yours!

Over the next 24 hours the City of Calgary will continue the work towards draining the Bearspaw Feeder Main so that excavation work can be undertaken to remove the section that broke on Dec. 30. That section will be taken for investigation, but there is no definitive timeline.

Calgary City Council is unified in providing direction and receiving updates about the Bearspaw Feeder Main break. Council received a briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre this morning, where we learnt about the steps being taken over the next 24 hours by City staff.

Alberta Health Services has declared a Boil Water Advisory for portions of Parkdale, Montgomery and Point McKay communities, in Ward 7. For neighbours in Ward 4 and across Calgary, we need everyone to voluntarily take simple but impactful steps to reduce water use: 1/2

At 11:20 tonight I met with the Mayor and CAO to get an update. Here is the latest: newsroom.calgary.ca/major-water-... Please try to avoid the area while crews work, follow @calgary.ca for updates, including another update in the morning with info from the preliminary investigation.

Tonight I and other council members became aware via social media and media reporting that a water main break had occurred in northwest Calgary not far from where the Bearspaw Feeder Main break occurred last year. Currently we await more information and the next steps taken to address this issue.

Hey Neighbours! I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holidays. I hope that it is a wonderful break for you that is shared with community, family, and friends.

Partnerships have become something that differentiates this council. I was happy to attend the @BILDCR holiday party with my council colleagues Kim Tyers and Mike Jamieson in that sprit. Finding longterm sensible solutions to put neighbours into Ward 4 homes begins with these conversations.

I was pleased to attend Calgary Police Service recruit class 265 this afternoon. These men, women, and even new canine officers all chose public service to make Calgarians safer, and I applaud them for that choice.

I am shocked by today’s police-involved shooting on the Dalhousie LRT footbridge. Grateful no officers or public were hurt and the individual survived. ASIRT is investigating. Thank you to Calgary Police and Peace Officers for keeping Calgarians safe.

I was happy to join Mayor Jeromy Farkas last night in the decades long tradition of lighting the menorah at Calgary City Hall.

The number one thing I heard at the doors during the campaign was repeal citywide rezoning and today I supported doing that with my vote. The hard work to build better will come in March during the public hearing process and I encourage Calgarians to reach out with their ideas.

Tonight, I plan to attend the annual Menorah lighting at City Hall, as I have before, where we will mourn the Sydney terrorist attack victims and remember the miracle of bringing light to the darkest of times.

I was thrilled to attend the annual Santa Claus parade in Huntington Hills tonight to share the spirit of Christmas during the countdown to Dec. 25. The evening was made complete with Santa giving out toys to all of the children at the parade. A perfect example of the generosity of Calgarians.

Hey, Neighbour! Over the past few weeks my Ward 4 team has been answering a lot of emails about topics ranging from snow removal to rezoning. If you live in Ward 4, I want to hear from you. Email the Ward 4 office, or submit your ideas or concerns to me directly at djkelly.ca.

Partnerships are at the heart of my work for the neighbours of Ward 4. I was pleased to meet with Contemporary Calgary on Thursday to learn about their plans to transform into a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and community

After 23 days the budget is complete and council has delivered some big wins for Calgarians. We managed to reduce the tax increase to 1.6 per cent, which is below the inflation rate, while actually increasing services delivered to transit and recreation users. 1/2

As council begins to debate amendments to the 2026 budget starting on Monday, this is where the numbers are at before any changes are made.

The Prime Minister of Canada just received a standing ovation in Calgary at a @calgarychamber.bsky.social event. Today is a day for Calgary and Alberta very few thought would happen.

I’m heartbroken by the severity of Camilla and Alejandra’s injuries, and that their family first learnt of the collision from seeing ambulances close to their home. With 450 pedestrian collisions this year on Calgary roads... 1/2 globalnews.ca/news/1154373...

Last night was the official opening of the Lions Festival of Lights. My council colleagues @mykeatkinson.bsky.social, @jeromyyyc.bsky.social and I, along with the large crowd, had a blast!

On Thursday morning a child and an adult in Dalhousie were the latest in Calgary's rash of pedestrian/vehicle collisions. My thoughts are with them and their family as I hope for the best possible outcome. On Friday morning... 1/2

We must always be a city where every Calgarian is free to live their life. On #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honour those lost to transphobia and commit to building a city where every person is safe, accepted, and celebrated.

Thank you Chapelhow Legion 284 and President Bill for the opportunity to bring greetings and lay a wreath at today's Remembrance Day ceremony on behalf of the City of Calgary and all Calgarians. #lestweforget

It's day one of the #yyccc budget review. We don't have a finance minister but I thought it was a good day to break out a new pair of shoes anyway - plain might they be.

Sitting in this seat for the first time today brought home the journey of the last four years and the enormity of the responsibility in front of me for the next four. Others have come before and others will come after, but tomorrow we start the next chapter for Ward 4, together.

While everyone is thanking voters and volunteers, I also need to thank my opponents. Jeremy Wong and Sheldon Yakichuk ran fantastic campaigns that kept me motivated. 🙏 I hope they continue working to make their communities better.

Today is the day to mark your ballot. Here's all the info you should need. Polls are open 10am to 8pm.

Has your councillor candidate helped build the Cadillac of community gardens? 😉🧑‍🌾

Personally I think a DJ Kelly lawn sign looks best next to a @briantyyc.bsky.social sign, but apparently some folks think it works well with others as well. 😃 Whoever you pair yours with, you best get one at www.djkelly.ca/lawnsign before it's too late!

Let's elect candidates who have a history of getting things done for their community. I worked with neighbours to stop a 9-storey tall Enmax transmission line down a quiet neighbourhood street. And we won.

Are you looking to determine who to vote for Ward 4 city councillor? Let me help you with that in 90 seconds.

Blanket rezoning is not working. The only thing worse would be to repeal it because the old process was a MASSIVE waste of tax payer dollars. We need to fix it and we need to fix it now. Here is how we do that.