Happy New Year Ward 6,
Over the past two months, City Council has been hard at work building relationships with community and business leaders to understand the pulse of our city. To all who have taken time to contact my office, thank you. Community engagement is crucial to a successful and accountable City Hall.
Budget season has officially wrapped up, and I am proud to say that my amendments to the budget have resulted in an approximate 75% reduction in property tax compared to what the previous council proposed. Additionally, they have allowed for a substantial investment in a new YMCA in West District, and improvements to safety on Calgary Transit.
While my goal was to take the property tax increase to 0%, we have still taken meaningful steps to address the cost-of-living strains Calgarians face every day. My amendments used $50M in reserve funds to take our property tax increase from 5.6% to approximately 1.6%. I am pleased to see Council’s support to invest in a new recreation facility in Ward 6, as well as a transit safety pilot program.
In the month ahead, I look forward to continuing the conversation on ending blanket rezoning and prioritizing thoughtful development. It is imperative that the system we are left with is better than what we had previously. Your voice and your community deserve to be heard.
As always, I am committed to fostering an open and honest dialogue between myself, my office, and your community. Thank you for reading!
Ward 6 – Councillor John Pantazopolous proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Coach Hill, Cougar Ridge, Discovery Ridge, Glamorgan, Glenbrook, Glendale, Medicine Hill, Patterson, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona, Wentworth, West Springs, Westgate, Wildwood
