#1 Issue Across Ward 6 Is Still Blanket Re-zoning…
Calgary’s blanket rezoning policy is one of the most consequential and controversial land use decisions our city has seen in recent memory. For communities across Ward 6, this one-size-fits-all policy has raised serious concerns about democratic process, livability, safety, and infrastructure capacity.
Despite 88% citizen opposition and instead of working with residents to find locally tailored solutions, Council forced through a uniform policy with sweeping consequences.
The result?
- Neighbours pitted against neighbours.
- Communities divided.
- Trust in City Hall eroded.
This is not how we build a great city. Real progress requires working with Calgarians, not around them. It means respecting the insight of community associations, listening to residents, and ensuring growth enhances—not undermines—neighbourhood character.
My Commitment to You
If elected, I will vote to repeal blanket rezoning.
A successful repeal would open the door for land-use designations and Local Area Plans (LAPs) to be properly re-evaluated. This is a crucial step to ensure:
- Planning decisions reflect real community priorities.
- Growth is responsible and balanced, not rushed or imposed.
- Infrastructure capacity and neighbourhood character are respected.
As a long-time community association board director, I saw firsthand how land-use redesignation applications and public hearings provided a necessary and valuable process for residents to make their voices heard. That process—imperfect though it may be—was transparent, democratic, and rooted in accountability. Blanket rezoning has undermined that.
A Better Way Forward
Calgary deserves a planning framework that is:
- Inclusive – shaped by residents, not imposed on them.
- Transparent – with open processes and clear accountability.
- Balanced – encouraging growth that matches infrastructure and preserves neighbourhood character.
While I cannot speak to the decisions made by the current Council on past zoning matters, I can promise this: if elected, I will always consult with community associations, residents and other stakeholders.
Every planning decision that comes before Council must be made with careful consideration, transparency, and accountability—ensuring the best outcomes for Ward 6 families and neighbourhoods