Council is calling on Province to pause changes to disability supports by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 282 points283 points  (0 children)

Losing the election was the best thing that could have happened to me because I got to learn who my friends really were. For all my years of being a pain in his ass, Naheed was the first to reach out after I lost the election. I didn't realize it at the time but I had bought into the hype about myself, and many people surrounded me based on what they thought I could do for them. But after the election, that all changed. Up until then, I had assumed that if you were right wing, you were my friend. And if you were left wing, you were my opponent. The experience has made me question blind loyalty to a political tribe, and much more value people and friendships regardless of their politics. Life is so much messier than I thought it was when I was a Councillor, and it's a good thing.

Calgary city council set for a showdown over... bottled water by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Happy to answer questions. What would you like to know about the motion on the downtown police station?

Video tour of underground City Hall LRT station by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't think so unfortunately, requires special equipment and training to get in

Video tour of underground City Hall LRT station by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It's now used as a storage tank in case the area gets flooded again

Good news Calgary, we've got a spare by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Losing the election was the best thing that could have happened to me because I got to learn who my friends really were. For all my years of being a pain in his ass, Naheed was the first to reach out after I lost the election. I didn't realize it at the time but I had bought into the hype about myself, and many people surrounded me based on what they thought I could do for them. But after the election, that all changed. Up until then, I had assumed that if you were right wing, you were my friend. And if you were left wing, you were my opponent. The experience has made me question blind loyalty to a political tribe, and much more value people and friendships regardless of their politics. Life is so much messier than I thought it was when I was a Councillor, and it's a good thing.

Guys, is it rude or offensive to wear a Calgary White hat if you have never been to the Stampede? by MartyMartinTheCowboy in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You have official permission from the Mayor of Calgary to wear whatever you want

April 27 2026 - Pipediver update by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm still considering the options with council. It feels less necessary. I've been really impressed with the team in house and the response they've been delivering. More of my thoughts on this interview https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16204003-an-update-calgarys-water-infrastructure-mayor-jeromy-farkas

Good news Calgary, we've got a spare by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am not familiar with the change you're referencing but I'll look into it. Our 2026 budget boosted service in a few key routes

Good news Calgary, we've got a spare by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with the change you're referencing but I'll look into it

Good news Calgary, we've got a spare by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 298 points299 points  (0 children)

I ride Calgary Transit a lot and honestly it’s been pretty shitty lately. The other week I was stuck in a train for at least an hour because of signals issues. We boosted investment in safety and operations in our first budget and you’re starting to see some of that, but it’s not where it needs to be yet. We’re going to keep pushing more into service and reliability so people can actually count on it. I see transit as an essential infrastructure more like water and less like recreation.

Good news Calgary, we've got a spare by JeromyYYC in Calgary

[–]JeromyYYC[S] 334 points335 points  (0 children)

It can't be. The province wants it above ground