What's Really at Stake in the Calgary Election | Kirk Lubimov | Citizen | 075 скачать в хорошем качестве

What's Really at Stake in the Calgary Election | Kirk Lubimov | Citizen | 075

In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with special guest Kirk Lubimov, political analyst, to unpack Calgary’s high-stakes municipal election. For the first time, party labels will appear on ballots, creating both excitement and confusion among voters. Kirk brings his expertise to break down the issues shaping the race: • Blanket rezoning – the central flashpoint between faster housing growth and neighbourhood control. • City finances – rising taxes versus massive reserves, and what that says about the council’s priorities. • Public safety – how concerns on transit and downtown streets measure City Hall’s ability to deliver on basics. • Governance – the bigger question: should Calgary be run by centralized party machines or by councillors accountable to communities? Together, we explore not just candidates and campaign strategies, but what’s really at stake: the future balance of power, priorities, and public trust in Calgary. Calgary Election 2025 Links: Nominated candidates: 2025 General Election: https://www.electionscalgary.ca/for-v... Who can vote: https://www.electionscalgary.ca/for-v... How to vote: https://www.electionscalgary.ca/for-v... When and Where to vote: https://www.electionscalgary.ca/for-v... General election FAQ: https://www.electionscalgary.ca/for-v... #Calgary #Alberta #Canada #RealCTZN #citizenpodcast Podcast 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZ6CvX... Follow us 📲 Instagram:   / realctzn   X: https://x.com/realCTZN Tiktok:   / realctzn   00:01:10 – What the party system means for Calgarians and why it matters nationally 00:02:25 – Why local elections matter more than federal ones for daily life 00:06:07 – How voting works: mayor, councillors, and trustees on the same ballot 00:07:01 – First election with official parties in Calgary’s history 00:07:49 – Role of unions and past influence (Calgary’s Future) 00:08:15 – Why provincial government allowed municipal parties 00:09:06 – Local representation vs. party loyalty in council 00:09:30 – Parties like Communities First and ABC running candidates 00:10:27 – Independent candidates vs. weak party nominees 01:10:40 – Candidate evaluations: independents vs. party-aligned choices 01:11:35 – Wrap-up: breaking down top 4 mayoral candidates & main issues 01:12:04 – Inviting mayoral candidates for future in-depth interviews 01:12:36 – Final advice: ask candidates questions & vote responsibly