I believe in a Calgary that works for you, not over you. A Calgary where your voice shapes our future, where your family feels belonging, and where your tax dollars are treated with respect. Together, we can demand better and, together, we can build a city that finally delivers – for all of us.
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Participatory Budgeting, transparency, and leaning in on what makes life worth living.
What a night. Excellent questions. Spirited debate at the Cliff Bungalow Mission Community Association Ward 8 Candidate Forum. It’s clear Kent’s clear and balance vision for Ward 8 resonated with the audience.
Watch the forum.
Calgary is at a crossroads. This year, for the first time in our city’s history, political parties have been introduced to municipal politics. This partisan model of representation does not suit Calgary’s system of government, which relies on councillors being able to represent the people in their communities, unencumbered by outside agendas.
Read Kent’s full op-ed in the August 30 Calgary Herald
Thank you to Emma Marshall and the CJSW team for producing this important series on the Calgary municipal election. Calgary is at a crossroads and Ward 8 needs experienced leadership to ensure we have a strong seat at the table.
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Kent was honoured to share his vision for Ward 8 at the Killarney-Glengarry Community Association Ward 8 Candidate Forum and set himself apart from the other candidates with a balanced, evidence-based, pragmatic and compassion approach to Ward 8’s opportunities and challenges.
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The Calgary Herald asked Ward 8 candidates to share their thoughts about blanket rezoning, managing Calgary’s growth and the biggest issues facing the ward.
Kent was pleased to have the opportunity to share his bold vision for Calgary’s future
Read Kent’s responses.
As MP for Calgary Centre from 2015 to 2019, Kent delivered over $2.6 billion of federal funds to Calgary. Projects ranged from affordable housing to support for homegrown arts and culture to flood mitigation and more.
Learn more about Kent’s tireless advocacy for Calgary as MP for Calgary Centre
Alberta Review writes about Kent’s journey from personal adversity after becoming a C5 quadriplegic due to a shooting at 21 to provincial MLA for Calgary-Buffalo to vying to become the first Liberal MP in Calgary since 1968. Bryn Evans presents Kent as a resilient and charismatic politician known for his accessibility, people skills, and principled advocacy for public services.
Read Bryn Evans’ piece in Alberta Views
Maclean’s highlights Kent’s story as one of unwavering energy and resilience: after becoming a C5 quadriplegic from a random shooting, he broke decades of Liberal shutout in Calgary to become the city’s first federal Liberal MP since 1968, where he stood out for his relentless, accessible approach to politics, commitment to advocacy, and his deep connection with everyday people in his community.
Read Jason Markusoff’s piece in Maclean’s