Calgary's next municipal election's already shaping up to be the most impactful in our history. Here's the questions the Gent figgers need answering from folks asking for YOUR vote. They don't answer, drop em like a hot rock.
QUESTION #1
Due to global structural tectonics beyond our control, Calgary can no longer rely on Oil and Gas as the backbone of our economy. What industries will you build a resilient & future-ready city around? How will you fill our downtown & retain our youth? What's our new backbone?
QUESTION #2
Do you acknowledge we are in Climate Crisis and what steps will you take to ensure #YYC is adapting & mitigating at a level commensurate to the challenge? In short: talk to me about your Climate Plan. Seems like the Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants to know too.
QUESTION #3
Due to recent nefarious moves by Jason Kenney's UCP government, more Dark Money will flow in Calgary's's next election than ever before, aiming to ensure Big Business shareholder returns take precedence over literally everything else. Who're your biggest funders, how much did they give and what are their expectations?
QUESTION #4
In just under a year more Albertans have died from the coronavirus than 20 years worth of flu deaths. What was your teachable moment from Covid, how would you enforce pandemic prevention laws for individuals & businesses & what role will Science play in policies you advance?
QUESTION #5
Alberta's hard right now march carrying tiki torches in wink/nod solidarity with the white supremacist marches in Charlottesville. What concrete steps will you be taking to heal the hate, combat systemic racism & ensure inclusivity/equality for all Calgarians?
QUESTION #6
During your term Calgary will face a global energy transition, a badly battered economy, a covid recovery & historically abysmal provincial leadership. Other than tax cuts how will you steer our city through these unprecedented challenges? What makes you better than anybody else?
These are the critical questions for any candidate seeking YOUR vote in this year's municipal election. If they don't answer 'em they're not fit. If we don't ask 'em (& hold them to an answer) we'll deserve what we get.
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