‘City hall is not listening’: Calgary Coun. Sonya Sharp announces run for mayor
[Excerpt] By Adam MacVicar
The race to be Calgary’s next mayor is taking shape as city Coun. Sonya Sharp announced her bid for the top job at city hall.
Sharp, who is serving her first term as councillor for Ward 1, made the announcement at a packed downtown Calgary fundraiser for Communities First, the municipal party she helped form.
“I have seen firsthand how our city can work well, and I have also seen where it has gone off track,” Sharp said to the room full of supporters.
If elected, Sharp said her plans include cutting “wasteful” spending, prioritizing public safety and bringing more focus on core services like roads and infrastructure.