Hello, Ward 1!
November brings important discussions at City Hall including budget deliberations where I’ll continue to advocate for smart spending and prioritizing strong infrastructure. And as winter approaches, you can stay informed about the new Winter Maintenance Policy to ensure safe streets and prepare for the season’s challenges.
Also, as we enter the holiday season, remember to support our local businesses, and help our neighbours with snow shovelling; these small acts of kindness can make a big difference!
Upcoming Budget Discussions
I understand the challenges Calgarians continue to face and am dedicated to reducing the financial burden on our community. With the City of Calgary’s annual budget deliberations approaching, I will continue to focus on funding for essential services while working to avoid any tax increases.
Please email [email protected] with any concerns or questions – your feedback is always welcome! You can also follow along with the discussions on my social media channels or the Ward 1 monthly newsletter.
Winter Maintenance Policy
In May 2024, Council adopted a new Winter Maintenance Policy (CP2024-06) to improve service delivery and ensure that Calgarians can travel safely and reliably throughout the winter months, whether by foot, bike, vehicle, or transit.
A key change includes a priority-based snow clearing system:
• Priority 1 Routes (major roads) cleared within 24 hours.
• Priority 2 Routes (secondary roads) cleared within 36 hours.
• Priority 3 Routes (residential streets) cleared within 36 hours to seven days, depending on conditions.
As a reminder, residents are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks next to their property within 24 hours of snowfall. The policy also includes Snow Route Parking Bans, which may last up to 72 hours to support efficient snow removal. Stay informed on updates regarding parking bans and snow removal by visiting calgary.ca/snow or call 3-1-1.
Stay safe and warm this winter!
Ward 1 – Councillor Sonya Sharp proudly serves the following Communities: Bowness, Crestmont, Greenwood-Greenbriar, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Tuscany, Valley Ridge, Varsity Acres
