US EditionCalgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to Mark Carney: ‘Spend more time in Alberta’
- Calgary city council approved Mayor Jyoti Gondek's $20 million funding boost on May 2, 2025, for maintenance at city facilities using Enmax's 2024 dividend surplus.
- The unexpected $103-million dividend, which exceeded forecasts by $46 million, prompted the motion amid council concerns about bypassing the usual November budget process.
- The funding will benefit a minimum of eight community initiatives and will significantly increase the placemaking program’s budget from $60,000 to $400,000 each year over the coming three-year period, according to statements from the mayor’s office and community leader Adam Schwartz.
- The motion passed 8-5 despite criticisms from Communities First councillors about timing and accusations of electioneering, while Gondek defended the urgency citing project priorities and regular off-cycle decisions.
- This funding aims to address urgent repairs now, with Gondek emphasizing the need to act swiftly and signalling ongoing efforts to engage federal government support for Alberta's energy and housing sectors.
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Calgary mayor rehashes priorities after Liberal federal election win
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is wanting the new federal Liberal government to “show up” rather then “lecture” the city, in a letter she’s laid out for Canada’s new Prime Minister.
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