Hello, Ward 6!

Notice of Motion: Property Tax Assessment Reform

I've introduced a Notice of Motion to be presented and debated by City Council on February 3, 2020 which calls on the Mayor to write to the Premier of Alberta on the issue. The Notice of Motion also calls for a resolution on the creation of a task force to be voted on by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA). 

The decline in the property values of downtown office buildings has resulted in a redistribution of property taxes among non-residential property taxpayers mainly outside the downtown core. As a result, small businesses that occupy these spaces have faced an unsustainable tax burden.  

 We’ve heard it loud and clear from the Calgary business community that the current tax regime is severely detrimental. The City of Calgary cannot continue to provide band-aid solutions to a systemic problem. I hope that our partners in the Province hear our call for reform to the system.

You can read my full press release on the property tax assessment Notice of Motion by clicking here.

 

Have Your Say on the Design of the Event Centre!

The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation is leading a public consultation process on the new Event Centre Help shape the visitor experience at the new Event Centre in Calgary’s emerging Culture & Entertainment District.

Click on the following link to the enter the survey. Be entered to win a pair of Calgary Flames home game tickets, a signed jersey and a $200 gift card to Cardinale Restaurant. Survey closes March 27th.  

Survey link: http://calgarymlc.ca/ECengage 

Launch of EV Charging Station in Ward 6
Getting around Calgary is going to get a whole lot easier for electrical vehicle drivers! In January, we launched the Calgary Westhills fast charging station alongside our partners at ATCO and Community Energy Association. Located right in the heart of Ward 6, not far from Sarcee Trail, Glenmore Trail and the future Ring Road! This is the first of four charging stations being installed in Calgary.

Calgary Awards - Nominations Now Open

Do you know a Calgarian who has made an important contribution to our city or community? Consider nominating them for a Calgary Award! The Calgary Awards Program launched on January 15, 2020 and remains open until late February. For categories and nomination details, visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards.

How should the new arena look? Survey launches to gather Calgarians' opinions - CBC News, January 29, 2020

Public invited to have a say on design of new Flames arena - Calgary Herald, January 29, 2020

Property tax law needs overhaul and province must get involved, say councillors - Calgary Herald, January 28, 2020

Initiative aims to spark electric vehicle tourism across Alberta - Global News, January 7, 2020

LiveWired in Calgary – Episode 17: Jeff Davison, Jason Gregor, Max Yellow BR - Livewire, January 2, 2020

Your Ward 6 team is happy to assist you with any questions or concerns!
 

From left to right: 

Suzy Trottier, Constituency Liaison;
Jeff Davison, Councillor;
Frano Cavar, Communications and Policy Liaison;
Kathy Morgan, Executive Assistant.

Contact us:
Meetings: Kathy Morgan 
Phone: (403) 268-1646
Email: eaward6@calgary.ca 

Resident Concerns: Suzy Trottier 
Phone: (403) 268-1035
Email: caward6@calgary.ca 

Development Concerns: Frano Cavar 
Phone: (403) 268-1380 
Email: ward06@calgary.ca

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