Calgary Chamber Cheers on New City Leadership!

Calgary welcomes a new era at City Hall as Jeromy Farkas was sworn in as Mayor on October 29, 2025, alongside 14 newly elected Councillors. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce extends its congratulations, noting this pivotal moment carries significant weight for our city’s pulse, especially for the robust business community.

Farkas, a former Ward 11 city councillor, previously ran for mayor in 2021 before serving as CEO of the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. He campaigned on a platform emphasizing fiscal responsibility, transparency, public safety, and addressing Calgary's rapid growth. Voters went to the polls on October 20, 2025, with results in the closely contested race against incumbent Jyoti Gondek and Sonya Sharp delayed due to manual ballot counting.

This new leadership takes the reins as Calgary navigates significant urban challenges. Our city's over 40,800 small businesses, which are the backbone of the economy, are watching closely. As of 2024, many feel current municipal support is insufficient, with cost pressures being a primary concern. Local policies on everything from property tax fairness to streamlining construction can have sweeping impacts on these entrepreneurs and on road development. The new council faces ongoing housing affordability issues, with costs rising faster than incomes, and demands for improved transit safety.

Today marks a fresh chapter for Calgary. Local business leaders and residents alike are keen to see how this council tackles these pressing issues, fostering new dialogue and collaboration for a thriving city.