Jeromy Farkas Archives - National Times

05 Mar

Property Tax Shock for Calgarians: 21% Provincial Hike Sparks Anger and Political Backlash

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Calgary are facing growing financial anxiety after the Alberta government announced a significant increase in the provincial education portion of property taxes. The move by the governing United Conservative Party under Premier Danielle Smith could push the provincial share of property taxes collected in Calgary up by around 21%, creating what many city officials are calling one of the most serious tax pressures on homeowners in recent years. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has strongly criticized the decision, warning that the increase could translate into hundreds of dollars more per year for the average homeowner. Although…

Calgary Braces for Long-Term Water Restrictions as City Commits to Rebuilding Critical Main

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Nearly a week after the Bearspaw feeder main ruptured for the second time, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has made it clear that water conservation measures will remain in effect until a brand-new water main is constructed, marking what could become the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history. Speaking on Monday, Farkas said Calgarians can no longer afford to take water access for granted, describing the situation as a fundamental shift in how the city must manage its most vital resource. Emphasising public safety, he said residents deserve transparency about the scale of the problem and the…

Jeromy Farkas Elected Calgary’s New Mayor After Tight Race Against Sonya Sharp

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Jeromy Farkas has been unofficially elected as the new Mayor of Calgary, securing victory in one of the closest municipal elections in the city’s history.According to preliminary results, Farkas received 91,065 votes, narrowly defeating Sonya Sharp, who earned 90,480 votes a difference of just 585 votes. The 2025 Calgary mayoral race witnessed strong voter engagement and a competitive field, signaling a clear demand for renewed leadership at City Hall. Farkas, a former Ward 11 councillor and 2021 mayoral runner-up, campaigned on a message of transparency, fiscal discipline, and public safety. His promise to restore accountability in local…