Explore Issues
Promises, promises. You've heard them all before. I'll reduce crime to zero while balancing the budget, eliminating traffic and guaranteeing 365 days of sunshine. Riiiiiight. The reality is ... none of us can do it all, myself included. We have to prioritize and we have to work with what we have. It sounds cliche, but we really do live in one of the best cities in the world. We just need to work together to make it that much better. Check out some of the ideas we've been cooking up, below.
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General Issues Affecting Calgarians - (24) Comments
Obviously, there are a number of other issues facing Calgarians as well. If you have other concerns or comments, feel free to let us know.
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Transit - (23) Comments
Do you take transit to work? How long does it take you? Where else do you take the bus? Do you have a transit pass? Do you use ACCESS? Do you feel safe on transit? Are the drivers courteous and helpful? Is there anything we can do to improve transit and how would that help?
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Commuting, Traffic & Parking - (14) Comments
How long does it take you to get to work in the morning? Do you feel safe driving? What can we do to make things better and how much will it help?
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Safety & Crime Prevention - (10) Comments
How do you feel about our cities crime? Do you feel safe in your communities? Can you confidently do what you like where you like, safely and securly without concern? Or in the event something bad did happen, do you believe you would get the help you need?
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Leadership & Accountability - (9) Comments
Do you know how City Hall works? How do you feel about Council? Do you think we do enough to show how the City makes decisions? Do you think the way we make our budgets and reports is a good one? Are you worried about the way that we spend money? What about our debt?
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Communities - (7) Comments
What community do you live in? Does it have an active community association? Are you an active member? Have you ever taken part in any of its activities? What has it done lately? Is there anything the City could do to help make your community better?
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Cycling - (6) Comments
Do you use a bicycle to get to work? How long does it take you? Do you use one for recreation? How often do you ride? Do we have enough bike paths? Are you looking for a bicycle commuter route? Do you feel safe on the streets as a cyclist? Do you feel safe around bikes as a pedestrian or driver?
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Houses & Apartments - (3) Comments
Why do you think people are homeless? Do we have enough houses and apartments? Are the prices reasonable? What can we do to make Calgary better?