Thank you for acknowledging Rachelle's dedication. I completely understand your concerns. The annual winter operations budget is approximately $55 million. Our crews complete over 4,000 lane km within 18 hours (25% of all roads). In 2022, we increased funding for snow clearing, which included help with maintaining a 24-hour response time to clear prioritized pedestrian pathways, sidewalks around city-owned properties and more than 1,300 high-use transit stops. Some background on that is here: Despite these efforts, challenges remain in ensuring timely snow clearance across all areas. I'm dedicated to addressing these challenges and will always advocate for better winter maintenance so Calgarians can get around more safely.

It looks like you've already heard this, but skate rentals are managed by the University of Calgary, and waivers are required. I understand the frustration—it's great to see teens choosing healthy activities, and I’ll flag this concern to see if there’s anything that can be done.

@shafron8_nomad @sait Thank you for your kind words!

@Freedoms_First @sait That’s awesome! The permit counter has always been a place where real conversations happen, and where so many people—myself included—learn the ins and outs of how the city operates. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@SDSmith51562954 @sait Absolutely! So proud to be a @sait alumni 👷‍♀️

Hi there, thanks for your patience as I looked into this. Since 2014 The City has invested $10.5 million into the Shouldice Aquatic Centre. In 2021, Shouldice Aquatic Centre underwent a roof replacement. In 2022, the facility underwent a service cycle upgrade and lifecycle repairs, which included: - Reconfiguring change rooms and shower areas to be accessible. - Replacing the front entrance doors with automatic sliding doors. - Lifecycle replacement of the water treatment system - Lifecycle replacement of air handling units. - Lifecycle replacement of boilers. - Repairing diving boards. - Structural repairs to the pool deck. The facility is also slated for essential electrical repairs in 2027 or 2028. Opportunities for other facility enhancements will be explored during the closure.

Hi Shey, thanks for your feedback. I’ve asked the same questions you have. I know it’s frustrating to see new trains purchased while the existing system still has major setbacks, and I share your concerns about safety. To be honest, I’m not a fan of having the trains first before the rest of the system is built. But I understand that engineers and design experts chose this approach for a reason. Trains take a long time to manufacture, so purchasing them early helps keep the project on schedule. Finalizing the train design first also ensures that all the infrastructure—tracks, stations, and bridges—fits the trains, rather than having to modify the trains later to fit the system. This reduces risk and prevents costly changes down the road. The train design was completed in September 2023, and now the rest of the system is being built around it. As for transit safety, I hear you loud and clear. I know many Calgarians feel the same way. That’s why peace officer patrols have increased by 25%, security guards have been added at key stations and outreach teams have been expanded to connect vulnerable individuals with support services. There are over 1,600 CCTV cameras monitoring the system 24/7, and lighting upgrades are improving visibility. But I know that’s not enough. I’ll keep pushing for stronger enforcement and safety improvements, so every rider feels secure using transit.

Today, I had the privilege of attending Link Up: The Orchestra Sings, an incredible celebration of music education and the power of young voices. Hearing the students voices, including 171 Grade 6 students from Twelve Mile Coulee School, sing alongside the orchestra was amazing. Music has a unique way of bringing people together, and this concert was a beautiful reminder of its impact. Thank you to the @CalgaryPhil for your dedication to music education and for creating opportunities like this for our students. The future is bright when we invest in the arts and the next generation!

Hi Shey, I really appreciate you sharing these concerns. I agree that they need to be addressed. While we're making progress, there's more to be done. In the 2023-2026 budget, $559 million was committed towards public transit improvements. This includes replacing 25 aging CTrain cars to modernize the fleet. While the Green Line's primary goal is to expand transit access, it also aims to alleviate pressure on existing lines by providing additional capacity and more options for commuters. The City is also guided by RouteAhead, a 30-year strategic plan that outlines future investments in transit infrastructure and services. This plan addresses key issues such as customer experience, rapid transit service expansion, fare principles, and necessary service investments to deliver improvements. Thanks again for your input as we work on improving the system for Calgarians.

Hi Joey, thanks for your question. No, that’s not correct. While construction will start in the southeast, the downtown segment is very much part of the plan, with construction set to begin in 2027. This project isn’t about special interests—it’s about delivering critical infrastructure for Calgarians, connecting communities, and ensuring we don’t waste the billions already invested.

We voted against a stub of a line that barely left downtown. The new alignment actually goes south to Shepard, where the ridership is. I’ll also note how much more money the Council majority approved for the shortened line. First, the extra $700 million in capital was banking on future positive variance - which is essentially over taxation, including local access fees. It also took $8 million from the operating budget every year, escalating for the next 7.5 years to $60 million (i.e. increasing taxes) and another $16 million from our city’s growth for the next 7.5 years. The return on investment was minimal. Transit does not pay for itself.

@Spencerfor12 I would rather focus on moving forward than pointing fingers. I think it's important to maintain a good relationship with other orders of government, no matter who is in power.

@RobMeekel @CalgaryRecall It's a daycare in a house. I voted against it due to safety and community concerns, but it passed through the majority of Council.

Hi Diane, I completely agree that we need more recreation facilities, not fewer—they play a crucial role in both mental and physical health. We should be looking at ways to enhance and expand amenities to meet the needs of our growing city. City Administration’s GamePLAN recommendations will be coming forward at the Community Development Committee on Feb. 6, and then potentially moving forward to Council. I encourage you to read the report when it’s released at and watch the discussion live at I’ll continue advocating for accessible recreation spaces for all Calgarians.

@paininc Hi J, I do not have any political associations or affiliations, both provincially and federally.