Calgary City Council needs a shot in the arm of policy. And fast.

This was not the promise made by the mayor when we so foolishly worked on his campaign, either.

The Flip Flopper flip flops? I’m shocked. 🙄

Opening a downtown police station is useless if you don’t also address housing, SCS closures, access to mental health supports, and wrap-around services. The mayor’s weak response to the closure of the Chumir SCS is telling. There is a dire lack of policy/direction in that office.

I decided to dig around a little re: Mayor Farkas’ Advisory council. Heather Forsyth, one of the appointees, has some incredibly problematic views. Her socials are filled with anti-trans sentiment. Is this who @jeromyyyc.bsky.social wants advising him? Does he support this? 😬

Remember that time Mayor Farkas announced a Mayor’s Advisory Council with his ex chief of staff in the cushy role as lead? Anyone know early what they’re doing/have done or is this just a plum position for a buddy? 🤔

Promise very broken. When I worked on Mayor Farkas’ campaign, we were clear that the direction would be repeal with replacement. Instead we have repeal and not even a hint of a plan for replacement. We all advised against this. Hard to watch him flip flop like this. He needs policy guidance STAT.

My 16 year old daughter took the train from Chinook Station to 69 st Station today. She was followed, spat on, and frightened within an inch of her life by a man who threatened her and another young woman. He hurled slurs. He circled them. He scared the shit out of them. My kid texted transit help/1

When Redford was confronted with her entitlement, Smith hit her hard. Redford took responsibility & apologized. (Didn’t pay the money back tho) Smith has been confronted with Tylenot™️, flights, hotels, lavish gifts & more. Her response? This juxtaposition is WILD!

Totally serious energy from a totally serious mayor who, I hear, wants to seriously bring back “his worship” when being addressed. 🙄 JFC.

So grateful for Amanda’s mentorship, leadership, and friendship. Her insight is invaluable and my kiddo was thrilled to talk to Amanda this week to learn all about communication strategy, campaigns, and what true community leadership looks like. Watch out @calgary.ca - these young women are READY!

Odd that the mayor hasn’t said much given that he campaigned on safer streets 🤔

Calgary teens are sending out 50–100 job applications for entry-level work and hearing nothing back. Youth unemployment runs well above the overall rate. Yet the Mayor’s new advisory council (stacked with insiders, including his former Chief of Staff) doesn’t include a single youth voice. 🤔🤔

Power doesn’t always corrupt—sometimes it just reveals who was willing to forget the hands that lifted them. There are some suits in Calgary’s downtown who would be wise to remember this adage. The people you surround yourself will always speak volumes.

80% of Calgarians opposed blanket rezoning. Dozens of communities pushed back. Thousands spoke up. But some progressives are still outraged that mayoral candidates are listening? Maybe it’s time to say we need a more focused and dynamic solution to housing than rezoning. #yyccc #yyc2025

Big weekend as Calgary hosted the Provincial Fencing Championships! Huge kudos to @FencingCalgary for making the sport affordable/accessible: providing gear/rentals so more kids can get started. As a parent, I know how lucky we are. Let’s keep opening doors for all kids in sport. More access needed!

As part of our ever expanding Alberta Disadvantage, we’ve already moved to paying for COVID-19 vaccines. Danielle’s trying to pull us out of Canada, one service at a time.

I didn't realize it's rare for folks who are not first responders to participate. Very cool that @jeromyyyc.bsky.social is welcomed to be a part of this. And challenging Chief Dongworth up all 57 floors!

Give me a mayor who takes what communities say and think seriously.

As Calgary prepares to welcome up to a million new residents, we must choose: keep reacting to crime—or lead with action that prevents it. I’m releasing Built for Belonging, a 25-point plan for a safer Calgary. Read it here: www.jeromy.ca/news-1/polic... #yyccc 1/3

We’re always proud at Girl Guides! #girlguides #girlleaders #letsgocamp #pride #inclusivity #guiderife

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Heading to our first city wide fencing tournament. We’re excited - and deeply aware that this opportunity isn’t accessible to every kid. Sport should build community, not reinforce barriers. We need to talk about the cost of participation and who’s getting left out. #youthsports #fencing #yycsports

Alberta doesn’t have a ‘sexually explicit books in schools problem’ — it has a fear-of-students-thinking problem. Removing books about 2SLGBTQ+ lives, race, and identity is about control, not care. Kids deserve books that reflect reality, not censorship. #abed #LetThemRead

It’s that time of the year again! Rainbow🌈 #nospaceforhate #pridemonth