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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks to Open Concepts Design Collective for hosting a thoughtful Mayoral Forum. Strong discussion on how Calgary can grow smartly—with more affordable housing, thriving neighbourhoods, and spaces that connect us.
Find out more about my vision for our city at jeromy.ca/platform
#yycvotes #yyc

Jeromy Farkas speaks into a microphone during the Mayoral Candidates Forum on Housing Affordability and Neighbouhood Growth at Calgary’s Central Library. He sits second from the left, wearing a navy suit and red-striped tie, along fellow candidates and moderator Paul Karchut on stage.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 1d

Great to be back in Ward 11’s Kingsland for a meet & greet hosted by my friend and supporter Tina. I heard loud and clear from residents who feel unheard on major issues like blanket rezoning, safety, and affordability. Vote today to help build a better path forward: www.jeromy.ca/vote #yyccc

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 1d

Just voted at the advance polls! Feeling grateful for the many Calgarians stepping up to shape our city’s future.

To find polling stations, times and more info, visit: Jeromy.ca/vote

#yyc #yycvotes #Leadership #AdvanceVoting #CivicEngagement

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 1d

Advance polls are now open through October 11. Election Day is on Monday, October 20!

I’m ready to build a safer, more affordable city as your next mayor, but I can’t do this without your vote. Let’s do this, Calgary!

www.electionscalgary.ca/for-voters/w...

#yyccc #yycvotes #yyc

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 1d

Grateful to the Hindu Society of Calgary for your kind invitation to learn about Shardiya Navrati, and join in on your celebrations of Dussehra. Thank-you for your generous charity and contributions to Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. #yyccc

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 1d

So grateful to connect with Calgary’s francophone community at La Cité des Rocheuses!
We had a thoughtful discussion on housing, culture, safety, taxes, and the important role of French speakers in our city. Merci to everyone who came out and shared their ideas for our city's future. #yyccc

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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 2d

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@jeromyyyc.bsky.social Mayor

@calgary.ca has provided TONS of advance voting stations 10am-7pm from Mon 6 Oct thru Sat 11 Oct.

Today I’m printing stuff at downtown library so will vote at nearby Platform.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

So grateful to be hosted by Tech Connect Alberta and AMG Foundation at InceptionU for a meet & greet and deep dive on the challenges facing Calgary's innovators. Thanks for the thoughtful dialogue on tech, education, and Calgary’s path forward. 👏

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to the Calgary Real Estate Board for hosting today’s Mayoral Candidate Forum and for the great conversation on Calgary’s housing future.

My plan provides certainty for builders, renters, and homeowners: jeromy.ca/policy-brief/restoring-certainty/

#yyccc #yycvotes #yyc #CalgaryHousing

Jeromy Farkas sits with fellow mayoral candidates on stage at the Calgary Real Estate Board’s Mayoral Candidate Forum. The group faces the audience during a discussion on housing, with event signage and tables in the foreground.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

I love this city because you are Calgarian the moment you arrive. It's time to build a new path forward for all of us here now, and those of us yet to come.

📱 Share our message with your community
🗳️ Vote now from October 6-11 in the Advance Polls and on Election Day: Mon, October 20

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

See my full statement here: www.jeromy.ca/news/ata-lab...

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Statement from Jeromy Farkas on the Alberta Teachers’ Strike

I support public education. My grandparents were both teachers who together devoted more than eight decades to their students and Calgary.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

To help manage the impact on working families and single-parent households, I am calling on the City to work closely with partners like Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids and Big Brothers Big Sisters to maintain vital supports, using recreation centres, libraries, and other civic spaces

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Schools are not only places of learning. They’re where many children access meals, mentorship, and vital supports that help reduce poverty and build stability at home. Nearly one in six Alberta kids lives in poverty, and more than 20% of Calgary households face food insecurity.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

It was amazing to join with so many Calgarians to show our support for public education yesterday. My grandparents were both teachers who together devoted more than eight decades to their students and Calgary.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Advance polls are open – time to vote early! 🗳️
Vote early October 6-11 at locations across Calgary – Every vote and voice counts.

✅ Find your polling station: www.electionscalgary.ca/for-voters.html
📘 My plan for Calgary: jeromy.ca

#yyc #yycvotes #VoteCalgary #yycpolitics #AdvanceVoting

Jeromy Farkas smiles and speaks with attendees at an outdoor community event near the river shore. People gather under white tents in the background on a sunny day, with boats and spectators visible along the water.

Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Advance polls are open – time to vote early! 🗳️
Vote early October 6-11 at locations across Calgary – Every vote and voice counts.

✅ Find your polling station: www.electionscalgary.ca/for-voters.html
📘 My plan for Calgary: jeromy.ca

#yyc #yycvotes #VoteCalgary #yycpolitics #AdvanceVoting

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 3d

Advance polls open tomorrow – October 6-11! 🗳️
This is your chance to vote early and help shape the future of Calgary.

✅ Find your polling station: electionscalgary.ca/for-voters.html
📘 My plan for Calgary: jeromy.ca

#yyc #yycvotes #VoteCalgary #yycpolitics #AdvanceVoting

Jeromy Farkas leans forward on a table while smiling and speaking with attendees at a community event. People are gathered around the room chatting, with colourful banners and natural light in the background.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 3d

Appreciation to the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good for hosting a very meaningful community forum.

Conversations on housing, mental health, jobs, reconciliation, and climate show us what’s possible when we listen, learn, and work together.

#yyc #yycvotes #yyccommunity #Leadership

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 3d

I was truly honoured to join the Gujarati Mandal of Calgary for the opening of their Navratri celebrations — an evening filled with colour, music, and community spirit.

Grateful for the warm welcome and the reminder of how vibrant Calgary’s cultural life truly is.

#yyc #yycvotes #Navratri

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to SAITSA and SAIT for hosting their Calgary Mayoral Debate — and to everyone who joined in person and online.

Strong discussion on affordability, housing, safety, and jobs — the issues shaping Calgary’s future.

#yyc #yycvotes #SAIT #yycstudents

Jeromy Farkas stands with a group of SAITSA student leaders for a photo after the Calgary Mayoral Debate. Everyone is smiling and posing together in a classroom, while a photographer captures the moment.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 4d

Grateful to visit this morning with Yvonne Hodges--supporter, mentor, and community leader. Together with her late husband and Ward 1 Alderman Dale Hodges, she helped lay the groundwork for the city we know today. We talked leadership and Calgary's future ahead of tonight's debate. #yyccc

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve been listening to young Calgarians — the message is clear: housing, transit, safety, and jobs matter.

My Built for Tomorrow plan responds with steps like a Youth Council, entrepreneurship spaces, and summer jobs.

Read more: jeromy.ca/policy-brief/youth

#yyc #yycvotes #yycyouth #yycstudents

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 5d

Grateful to Dashmesh Cultural Centre for the warm welcome and opportunity to meet your leadership. Thank you for sharing insights and helping me better understand challenges facing Calgary’s Sikh Sangat. I’m committed to supporting your efforts and building a stronger city for all. #yyccc

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 6d

Honoured to be hosted by Jun Lin at the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Cultural Centre. The Chinese community has made lasting contributions to Calgary through business, culture, and family. Traditions like this remind us of the values that built our city and will shape our future. #yyccc

Jeromy Farkas on stage at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Mid-Autumn Festival, holding a microphone and speaking with an event host. A large campaign poster with Jeromy’s photo and Chinese text is projected behind them.

Jeromy Farkas smiling and shaking hands with an elder at the Chinese Cultural Centre’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Both are engaged in conversation, with other attendees visible in the background.

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