Joe Connelly
Alderman, Ward 6
No. 1 issue: “Building a great city for our future. We have to support our businesses, small and large, such that Calgary can be an economic powerhouse.”
Why run? “Calgary has afforded me tremendous opportunity … I have spent three years listening and learning and now want to serve Calgarians to build our future together. Why? Because I want the same opportunity I had for your and my children.”
Bonnie Devine
Devine did not return Metro’s phone calls.
Barry Erskine
Erskine did not return Metro’s phone calls.
Oscar Fech
Contractor/developer
No. 1 issue: Accountability.
Why run? “This time I figured I might have a better chance of getting in.”
Barb Higgins
Former researcher, CTV Calgary news anchor and co-producer
No. 1 issue: Fiscal responsibility along with fixing city hall.
Why run? “I wanted a leader who was going to create change at city hall, someone who was willing to shake things up. I felt, as I hear many Calgarians also feel, it was time for a new approach and a new attitude.”
Sandra Hunter
Hunter did not return Metro’s phone calls.
Gary Johnston
Retired from CP Rail
No. 1 issue: Taxes.
Why run? “I think because of democracy and the job. I’d be quite capable of handling it, I think.”
Dan Knight
Computer consultant
No. 1 issue: “A political system that negates democracy by electing a mayor with only 10 per cent of the population (considering voter apathy and percentage needed to be first) rather than by all voters.”
Why run? “To offer a vision of healing the system to bring empowerment and voice to the real funders -the taxpayers.”
Amanda Liu
Liu would not answer Metro’s questions.
Jon Lord
Entrepreneur (Casablanca Video). financial consultant, venture capitalist
No. 1 issue: “Financial security for Calgarians: Creating jobs, putting people first.”
Why run? “I’ve been working on behalf of Calgarians all of my life and what I see right now is there is a strong need to restore trust, integrity and bring ethical governance policies to city hall.”
Ric McIver
Alderman, Ward 12
No. 1 issue: Accountability to Calgary taxpayers.
Why run? “I love this city and in my nine years on council have tried to give back in some measure to a community that has been very good to me and my family. As wonderful as Calgary is as a place to live, work and play, I believe we can do better, much better.”
Naheed Nenshi
Professor, managing director at the Ascend Group
No. 1 issue: “Getting city council and city administration to work for Calgarians.”
Why run? “I am passionate about Calgary … I have the knowledge and business experience that we need right now.”
