Council and Platform

"Encourage Calgary Economic Development to vigorously pursue its new Strategic Direction 2010, to establish Calgary as North America's energy centre"

"Participation in Calgary Regional Partnership and Calgary Metropolitan Plan to ensure Calgary's position as central to region's development and sustainability."

"There is no one magic bullet policy. Council's job is much more comprehensive, balancing the needs and interests of all Calgarians."

"Spend less on: low priority projects (eg.Peace Bridge) - Invest more in: Needed projects such as Airport tunnel and emergency services to make Calgary a safer city."

"Calgary isn't competing with Edmonton any more. We're competitive on the world stage by encouraging livability, innovation and new technology."

"Type of development to best meet the needs of Calgarians today and in future. Responsible dialogue between the industry, governments and the end user, the public. "

"Improved efficiencies, reduced costs through continued implementation of sustainable development strategies. Increased accountability and transparency."

"City Council's most important contribution to Calgary's economic well being is setting a direction for a more sustainable, fiscally responsible way to grow Calgary. Setting a clear direction for an inclusive city."

"The City should spend less on consultants and invest more in streamlining and simplifying planning and building permitting."

"In terms of re-prioritization, City Council needs to spend less on things like designer bridges and invest more in things like snow removal."