Ray Jones has won the seat in Ward 10 in the 2017 municipal election after a boundary change moved him into the race.
Below is a full list of candidates.
Najeeb Butt
Najeeb Butt is a realtor and volunteer who has lived in Ward 10 for about 20 years. In his run to represent his ward at city council, Butt is focusing on issues like services and programs for people with disabilities, along with snow and trash removal.
Numan Elhussein
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Gar Gar
Gar Gar has been an active volunteer in Calgary, both with committees at SAIT and the city’s Committee on Immigrant Inclusion. In his run for a seat on city council, he is focusing on affordable housing and neighbourhood safety.
Faith Greaves
Faith Greaves is a volunteer who has worked with groups including the Jamaican Canadian Association and the Mozia Women’s Network Society. In her campaign, Greaves is focusing on affordable housing and transportation, along with how the city reaches out to newcomers.
Ray Jones
Ray Jones is running to represent Ward 10 in the 2017 municipal election thanks to a ward boundary change. Jones served as the councillor for Ward 5 since being first elected in 1993.
Salimah Kassam
Salimah Kassam is focusing on bringing the voices of the people in the newly established Ward 10 to city hall. In her run to represent the ward, both new and former neighbourhoods, Kassam’s platform includes more collaboration with communities and more transparency.
Issa Mosa
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Hermann Muller
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Michelle Robinson
Michelle Robinson is focusing on safety in her candidacy for Calgary City Council. If elected, she’d like to make improvements to neighbourhood streets, improving accessibility for those who walk, bike and drive.
Kamilla Prasad
Kamilla Prasad is a volunteer who has spent her spare time helping women and children who have suffered domestic violence, as well as increasing awareness about programs tailored to men with mental health issues. If elected, Prasad would focus on property taxes and creating jobs.
David Winkler
David Winkler is an entrepreneur and has experience in urban planning and design in Calgary. If elected, Winkler would focus on issues including economic recovery, reassessing the use of community associations and fixing the 36th Street Corridor.
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