There are no magic beans for downtown
I've said this on a couple of occasions; there is no quick fix for the woes of downtown Calgary. It is going to take hard work to...
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Mar 22, 2021
Taxation and cost of living in Calgary
I have been asked why I continue to talk about the importance of fiscal responsibility and controlling taxes. The reason this is so...
Mar 19, 2021
More questions regarding policies ...
Recently this series of questions was posted on a group page on Facebook. So many of the questions and comments I have been receiving...
Mar 18, 2021
Solution to the Non-Residential Tax Hike: Spend Less
Council has been debating on how to spend roughly 44 million they have found for non-residential tax relief. Reportedly if the whole...
Mar 4, 2021
Water Fluoridation
I've been asked about my opinion on water fluoridation quite a bit lately as people ponder the question prior to the vote this fall. The...
Feb 8, 2021
Virtual Campaigning
As you know, I have been campaigning virtually to abide by the Province of Alberta COVID restrictions. This means no outdoor gatherings...
Feb 5, 2021
More great feedback on details.
I recently shared my Doorstep Greeting video on Facebook so that people living in the ward would have a chance to hear me speak and maybe...
Jan 31, 2021
The Green Line
I’d like to address the Green Line again as I have been receiving a lot of questions regarding my thoughts on the project. This post...
Jan 27, 2021
George Canyon Endorsement
George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and...
Jan 16, 2021
Give that dog a bone!
Meet Boney! Boney is one of my favorite pieces of public art. He's located in Seton just across from the main entrance of the South...
Jan 12, 2021
City spending comparison
This is a slide that was presented by administration during a couple of the sessions in the latest round of budget meetings. When...
Jan 11, 2021
A voice of reason ...
Voice of reason: a person who influences others to act sensibly (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Over the years, City Council has lost its...
Jan 7, 2021
Excellent question about balance ...
I've been getting some really great questions from voters doing their research for the upcoming election. I'm encouraged to see this...
Jan 6, 2021
Elections Calgary Web Page
I highly encourage all Calgarians to research the candidates who are running to represent them in the election this fall. One place to...
Dec 6, 2020
Doormat sayings ...
I've started keeping a list of doormat sayings I have seen while walking the neighborhood over on my Facebook Page. Check it out to see...
Dec 3, 2020
Fluoride must be free ...
It looks as if we are heading for another debate on the fluoridation of Calgary drinking water. Regardless of your stance on the issue,...
Dec 1, 2020
Having a little fun ...
Working on some campaign video thumbnails. Things have been pretty serious lately so I'll try to lighten the mood a little ...
Nov 24, 2020
Thoughts on door knocking during a pandemic, respect for your safety, and how you can help.
I have just added a new page to the website entitled "Support Mike". There you will find notes on what I am doing to respect your safety...
Nov 16, 2020
What happened to sidewalks?
Recently there has been a lot of discussion about safety in residential neighborhoods. Additionally, the term "walkability" is being...
Nov 14, 2020
Green Line Project
I've included here a copy of the map for the Green Line LRT project as it now stands. The project was re-scaled primarily due to cost...
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