Regarding AB independence or statehood…I don’t think Danielle will “lead the charge” so it’s up to the grassroots. She is all about “choice” so I can see her say “well the people voted” and she will go along with the result of a vote. But I have no faith that she will be fighting with us.
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Public Hearing on Proposed Repeal of Rezoning in Calgary. I got a letter from the City explaining the upcoming Public Hearing, and telling me how I can participate. The options for Council are to repeal the existing bylaw in full, or amend it to make it slightly less higher density (pic attached for comparison). I used the submission form to object, and then sent a longer direct email to all the councillors. (I have to admit that I asked Grok for help on this, staying polite and respectful but adamant that I want a repeal.)
"I am writing as a concerned resident of Calgary to respectfully urge City Council to fully repeal the citywide rezoning changes approved in May 2024 (effective August 2024) and restore the low-density residential zones (such as R-C1 and R-C2) that existed prior to those amendments. I strongly support the proposed bylaw that would bring back those pre-2024 zones citywide, while appropriately grandfathering properties that have already received development, building, or subdivision ...