Hello, Ward 12,
My journey to municipal politics was greatly influenced by witnessing how important decision-making at City Council was in our day-to-day lives. Getting involved with local governance fundamentally changed how I saw my role as a citizen in our collective. The more I learned and experienced local governance at work, the more I realized its importance and value.
Cities have been called “children of the province” and the longer I spend as your local Councillor the more I witness how our Provincial policies and funding impact decision-making at City Hall. We are in the middle of the Provincial election and my appeal to you is simply this: be curious. We need to reject the attack-style politics that are increasingly taking over our democratic discourse and look beneath the surface. Most contentious political issues are tradeoffs with very real impacts for people on either side of those issues. I attempt to screen my decision-making with the filter of “which decision does the most for those who have the least” but that is easier said than done. I will be releasing commentary on policy positions for the various parties through a City and SE Calgary lens as we head toward the end of May. You can find these posts at evanspencer.ca/alberta2023.
This month, we will be preparing for Neighbour Day by hosting a Block Party Primer for Ward 12! On Saturday, April 15 at the Seton YMCA, my team along with City representatives, will be on hand to engage with and resource you for hosting your own block party. This simple act, of bringing your block together, can permanently change your block for the better. If you’re unsure whether you have the time to plan and organize your own party, we will help with tips on how to activate your street and make connections with your neighbours outside of Neighbour Day. If you just want to pop by to say “hi”, we look forward to seeing you there! Watch our social media or sign up for our monthly newsletter (www.calgary.ca/council/ward-12/connect) to get more details.
Please don’t hesitate to contact my office at [email protected] or 403-268-1698.
Evan Spencer, Cllr. Ward 12
Ward 12 – Councillor Evan Spencer proudly serves the following Communities: Auburn Bay, Copperfield, Cranston, East Shepard Industrial, Mahogany, McKenzie Towne, New Brighton, Seton, Shepard Industrial, South Foothills
