Honoured to host Chinese Consul General Zhao Liying at City Hall for a discussion about attracting investment, expanding trade, building on our sister‑city ties with Daqing, and the important role of Calgary’s Chinese community. Strong relationships mean more opportunity and jobs for Calgarians.
Following news showing triple‑digit provincial tax hikes across the Calgary region, I fully agree with Mayors Dean and Spearman. Clarity is essential. Albertans must clearly see what they’re paying to the province vs municipalities --- and governments must communicate that distinction clearly.
Despite low oil prices, our Council team and City staff delivered a modest surplus, boosted public safety and infrastructure, and kept our tax increase lower than inflation (1.6%). We're focused on financial management, transparency, and sharing results: www.calgary.ca/our-finances... #yyccc
Upcoming Bearspaw South Feeder Main construction
Due to the critical condition of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) and its importance in Calgary’s drinking water system, we will be reinforcing the most vulnerable segments of the pipe.
Visit calgary.ca/bearspawfeedermain to learn more.
6am and already climbing! Joined friends from Calgary Police and Fire for a few runs up the Bow Tower as we start training for the Wellspring Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in June. Calgary’s first responders make our city proud.
My vision is for the City to be run like a high-performing company. That includes transparency for taxpayers and ensuring pay is appropriate for top officials. Council will soon debate my motion to publish detailed executive compensation information and strengthen accountability.
NEW: Reporting from Postmedia and newly disclosed briefing materials at today’s special Council meeting outline the scope of the provincial property tax increase. Cities like Chestermere will see increases as high as 32%, making this the largest property tax increase in Southern Alberta’s history.
City Council has just approved a Special Meeting to discuss the impacts of the 2026-2027 provincial budget. The province is proposing a $340 increase on Calgary taxpayers, the largest property tax hike in our city's history. Tune in live NOW: pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...
Happy Purim to Calgary’s Jewish community. Purim is a celebration of courage and resilience. May the story of Esther inspire us to keep building a city where all can live in safety, dignity, and joy. Chag Purim Sameach!
Great to attend last week's announcement at the National accessArts Centre. celebrating a transformational gift from Drs. Peter & Stephanie Chung. The new Joseph Chung Centre for Creativity will strengthen Calgary’s leadership in inclusive, accessible arts:
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The Provincial government has increased their property taxes on Calgarians by 57% over four years, well above inflation and population growth. We've not seen anywhere near that level of increase in services.
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If I've got this right, #yyc has got some water restrictions coming up on March 9. Planned restrictions, which means we have time to prepare! So pretty soon we're going to start seeing some messaging from @calgary.ca to help citizens get ready, right? @jeromyyyc.bsky.social @daorcey.bsky.social
Nearly half your property tax bill goes to Edmonton as a transfer payment. Their take is up 57% in four years. Now they're demanding 21% more, about $339 per household, this year alone.
Edmontonians are being asked to pay $154 more. Let’s work together for a fair deal for Calgary. 2/2
Over-taxation and under-representation. Our Edmonton provincial government is pushing the biggest property tax hike in Calgary’s history. 1/2
Those funds were ultimately returned to reserves, not misappropriated. They were spent on projects like the new arena.
We did our work to restrain spending while focusing on safety and core infrastructure. The City’s increase is 1.81%.
The provincial government is imposing the largest property tax increase in Calgary’s history.
Calgarians are facing more than double the increase of Edmonton.
+$339 per home in Calgary.
+$154 in Edmonton.
Albertans deserve a system that is transparent, balanced, and fair.
Meanwhile, our City Council team cares about affordability. We controlled costs, reduced a 5.4% tax increase to 1.6%, and delivering on safety and core infrastructure investments.
Did you know?
The Provincial government has increased their property taxes on Calgarians by 57% over four years, well above inflation and population growth. They're now imposing the largest property tax increase in Calgary's history with a 21% hike, or about $350 for the typical family.
The Province has just forced the largest property tax hike in Calgary history. A 21% increase to their share that will hit families, seniors, and renters hard.
I'm calling an Special Meeting of Council for 9:30 a.m. on March 4, 2026 to defend Calgary taxpayers and determine immediate next steps.
I was thrilled to speak at the Tourism Calgary town hall this morning. Tourism Calgary helps tell our story - reminding Calgarians of all our city has to offer, while bringing people here from around the world to experience how special Calgary is. Thank-you for your commitment to Team Calgary!
The total increase is about $388, with the overwhelming majority driven by the Province.
Check your estimate at calgary.ca/taxcalculator.
The City is legally required to collect this massive tax increase.
For a typical $706,000 home:
🔺 Province: +$339
🔹 City: +$49
We did our work to restrain spending while focusing on safety and core infrastructure. The City’s increase is 1.81%.
The provincial government has just imposed the largest property tax increase on Calgarians in history.
In 2026, Alberta is increasing its share of your property tax bill by 21.05%. Nearly 42% of every residential property tax dollar now goes to Province.
We’ve got some neat historic trails I’d love to revive that could connect our municipalities. The Mayor’s great work in the creation of the Regional Roundtable is the perfect opportunity to do it! I’d agree that @matticusssss.bsky.social has been one of the best advocates for this idea!
Thank you for your leadership, Cllr. @yuleloveyyc.bsky.social and Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social.
Thank you for the hard work, planning, and advocacy, @matticusssss.bsky.social (re: Calgary-Airdrie) as well as proponents and supporters of The Trail project (Calgary-Cochrane).
There is something deeply gratifying about leaving your local community and arriving in another by bike. This will lead to more café and service engagement and promote bike/ebike sales and rentals. It also offers an alternative commute option in the age of ebikes.
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At the Elections office today to submit final campaign paperwork, including our full donor list.
Our campaign was outspent by 3-to-1, but thousands of grassroots supporters stepped up to prove that people matter more than money in politics.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your mayor.
Today is Pink Shirt Day. We mark it because every young person deserves to feel safe, valued and included.
Calgary is at our best when we choose respect over cruelty and courage over silence.
Let’s keep building a city where kindness is normal, bullying is not, and every student belongs. 💗
Great to meet with Kayode and Keyli from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business yesterday! Our City Council team is committed to making Calgary an even better place for small businesses to start, grow, and succeed.
