Sandra Hunter

A proud Calgarian? You bet!

I am Sandra Hunter and I am campaigning to be the next mayor of Calgary. I have not been to any forums, nor will you have seen me planting signs on lawns or knocking on doors. I believe that those days have come, and gone. I believe that the way, today, to connect with potential voters, is through NEW media.

Dexx Williams

Edmonton police officer

Hi, my name is Dexx, Dexx Williams, and before I talk about why I'm running to improve the City, allow me to share a bit of my background with you...

As you may know, I'm currently a police officer here in Central Edmonton, and have been for the past six years, but that experience is only part of what I bring to the table at City Hall.

Derrick Forsythe

Dad & Husband, Community Leader, Volunteer.

The easiest job in the world is to sit back and chuck bricks...

It's a line - albeit a saltier version - that I first heard as a teenager back in New Brunswick.

It was at a golf course. My friend's dad was the Club President and was talking with a friend of his at the end of a meeting in which the membership was attempting to keep the course afloat. The meeting has been a little raucous and he was discussing some peoples' dissenting comments with a close friend of his.

Scott Sorokoski

Civic politics and team lead for an international software mapping company

Change. Such a simple word but it means so much. In starting my career I had a boss that said "you are the new eyes of the company. You see the cracks in the foundation that all of us who have been here a while have lived with and ignored." This is where I have vowed to make an impact in every role I take on.

Hafis Devji

Edmonton is my home. I grew up here. I'm proud to live here.

Edmonton has been Hafis Devji's home for his entire life. He has lived here for over 40 years, since his parents emigrated from East Africa, when their political leader, Idi Amin, forced out Devji's family along with 80,000 other Ugandan residents.

Since his family has been in Edmonton, the Devjis have played an active role in the local business scene and within social organizations around the community.

Brian A Deacon

Municipal election candidate for Edmonton'

My name is Brian Deacon ,I have been waiting for the chance to introduce myself, and engage in a bit of discussion about the issues affecting us all as Edmontonians. I am running for city council for various reasons and hope to get more in depth about that here. To begin with, I have lived in multiple cities across Canada over the course of my life, but Edmonton is the city that really speaks to me.

Judi Vandenbrink

Municipal election candidate for Calgary Ward 1

A great voice for the community is someone who listens to the concerns of all stakeholders, researches solutions and strives to achieve enduring, balanced results.

From my observations, an effective Councillor must have a variety of life skills, a history living in the ward, formal education, critical research skills, team building skills, an ability to set priorities and the strength to make hard choices. I have proven that I have these skills.

Naheed Nenshi

Mayor, Calgary

In 2010, I ran on a platform that consisted of 12 Better Ideas and I am pleased to say that, with the support of City Council, we have either completed or made significant progress on the vast majority of them.

James Maxim

International trade, oil and gas exploration, and government consulting arenas

We must lead progressively in the conservation and use of the environment (air, water, soil) and that the City must ensure the development of cultural and recreational facilities for a dynamic and vibrant Calgary. Through conservative fiscal policies I will support effective fiscal budget control, the building of modern infrastructure and transportation policies to effectively facilitate the movement of people, goods, and services.

Jeremy Zhao

Blogger for Calgarypolitics.com, CivicCamp

He believes that the people who say the city is boring are boring.

"Our problem is 'what are we going to do tonight,'" states Maxim, referring to the number of events and activities that he has going on in his life every night.

Farmer's markets are an example of something that Maxim believes adds vibrancy to Calgary.

"If you have it, they will come," repeats Maxim.

Sue Jacques

The Civility CEO ~ Keynote Speaker, Author, Civility Consultant, and Professionalism Coach

Business meals can be awkward at the best of times, but things can get particularly uncomfortable when it's time to pay the bill. I was recently asked by an audience member if there's a foolproof way to determine whose responsibility it is to take care of paying for a business meal.

Jayne Davidson

World traveller, motorcycle adventurer, Ultimate Frisbee player and blogger. www.ultimateride.ca

I am trying to remind myself that the difficulties of saying goodbye are the result of making wonderful new friends, and of course I do not ever want to give that up. However after over a year of goodbyes to people, few of whom I am likely to ever see again, I am feeling the strain.

Jeremy Zhao

Blogger for Calgarypolitics.com, CivicCamp

"We made huge mistakes as a city when we grew out," laments Frisch.

He agreed with me that there is no character in homes and that people don't really want to live in a beige house.

Choices that were made in the 1980s and 1990s have led to this, Frisch points out.

"We need to actually almost need to mandate some diversity," says Frisch, referring to more mixed use options and maybe, just maybe, some more colour.

Wait But Why

www.waitbutwhy.com

A Facebook status is annoying if it primarily serves the author and does nothing positive for anyone reading it.