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Ward 7 Vote Split: Why Progressives Must Unite Behind Myke Atkinson — Myke Atkinson for Ward 7, Calgary City Councillor

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · 2d

🗳️ Advance voting starts today at 10AM!

Progressives split the vote in 2021. We can’t afford to do it again.

This is the campaign with the momentum to win, we just need to come together now and take it across the finish line.
#yyc #Ward7 #yyccc

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2. To defeat Terry Wong, Ward 7 progressive voters must unite behind Myke Atkinson, the independent candidate best positioned to win.

www.mykeatkinson.ca

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

I’ve posted some of my thoughts at www.mykeatkinson.ca/mykedrops/na... 🧡

Truth and Reconciliation — Myke Atkinson for Ward 7, Calgary City Councillor

To forge a better path forward, I believe we must return to the spirit that many of the Treaty 7 signatories thought they were entering into: an agreement rooted in mutual benefit and shared prosperit...

www.mykeatkinson.ca

Why are we charging teens to get to school or work?

Reposted by Myke Atkinson

Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 11d

Myke Atkinson - Independent
Best speaker of the bunch. Spoke without notes and had a firm grasp of issues and great ideas to solve. Seemed like someone you’d like to work with.

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · 23d

I proudly advocated for the change to make transit free for kids 12 and under in 2023, but extending that to 18 means more independence, less costs on families, and a stronger connection to our city.

Let’s make Calgary easier to get around for the next generation.

#yyc #yyccc #CalgaryTransit

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

I highly recommend you take a read through my answers to their survey to get a sense of my values and priorities around housing. You’ll also notice one candidate’s name is completely absent from the list of respondents.

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s not always easy to champion ideas within groups opposed to your point of view, but I believe this is critical work to start helping to elevate the conversation beyond for/against and into finding ways to move forward together.

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

I even answered the survey from “Calgarians for Thoughtful Growth,” a local advocacy group focused on repealing citywide rezoning.

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Not only do I champion inner city growth like transit-oriented development, but I’m willing to have those important discussions with those who are of opposing points of view at the doors to help find common ground and build a way forward from the current housing situation we’re in.

Why would Terry Wong be telling people that he’s not part of a political party?

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 8

It looks like my video about Terry telling people he’s not part of a political party seems to have struck a nerve.

Glad he could provide this clarification on his stance on parties.

You can watch the video here: www.instagram.com/reel/DOLmQ7w...

A comment from Terry Wong on the Instagram video.

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Why would Terry Wong be telling people that he’s not part of a political party?
Because the voters in Ward 7 know that political parties don’t belong in City Hall.

#yyc #yyccc #yycvote #Ward7 #CalgaryElection #VoteIndependent

10-Year Plan to Build Complete Ward 7 Protected Cycling Network — Myke Atkinson for Ward 7, Calgary City Councillor

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 4

The 10-year plan is to build out the complete Ward 7 cycle network:

www.mykeatkinson.ca/mykedrops/20...

The planned bike network in Ward 7 is spread across many different City planning documents. We’ve collected them onto one map with their current conditions to begin the work of making these plans a re...

www.mykeatkinson.ca

This bike lane just ends two blocks short of the river. Why?

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 3

The downtown cycle track was supposed to connect to the Bow River Pathway. Our FOI request shows that plans had even been developed back in 2020, but then the project was shelved after Terry Wong became Ward 7’s councillor.

#yyc #yyccc #Ward7 #YYCBike #SafeStreets #BikeCalgary #DowntownCalgary

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 16

My lawn signs are starting to pop up across Ward 7.

Sign up to get yours here:
www.mykeatkinson.ca/sign-request

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 5

Not that I’m aware of.

Why is Calgary Council Pushing to Annex 415 Acres for One Short Road?

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Calgary already has decades of developable land inside its boundaries.
So why is Council restarting annexation talks for 415 acres in Foothills County, just to pave one short road?

Every time we grow, it costs more and pulls focus from the neighbourhoods we already have.

#yyc #yyccc #StopSprawl

Making Fresh Food More Affordable in Calgary

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Aug 1

If we throw that “actually” into the name doesn’t it now become the 6A network?

I’m down for the change to the “actually always accessible for all ages and abilities” of it gets us one more A’s worth of funding (actually…). 😆

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Groceries keep getting more expensive, but The Good Food Box is helping Calgarians stretch their budget while eating healthy. 🥕🍎🥦

It’s simple, it’s for everyone, and it’s making a real difference.
Learn more at ckpcalgary.ca

#yyc #Calgary #FoodSecurity #AffordableFood

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Calgary homeowner calls city's removal of tree swing 'a sad day for outdoor play' | CBC News

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 30

Scooter parking is interesting too as a way to help with clutter on the sidewalks.

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 30

Does anyone in #yycbike know of anywhere in Calgary where bike racks have been installed in 5m no-parking-zone around crosswalks/intersections to provide better intersection daylighting for pedestrians and bike lockup at the same time (and way cheaper than curb bump outs)?

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 30

It’s not necessarily about revoking (we do need protections for our tree canopy), but making sure the bylaw is right-sized to enable the desired outcomes. For example, are there creative solutions like pool noodle protections that can meet the needs of both tree protection and neighbourhood play?

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 29

To read/watch the full CBC article:

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A tree swing belonging to a family in the northwest Calgary community of West Hillhurst has been taken down by the city, which cited tree protection bylaws. Homeowner Nuvyn Peters says it's a poor use...

www.cbc.ca

Bylaws Should Make Space for Joy

Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 29

What’s the best thing you’ve seen a neighbour do to bring life to your street?
🌱 Garden in the boulevard?
📚 Little library?
🧚 Fairy houses?
🎨 Public art?

Let’s swap ideas on how make Calgary streets more fun, friendly, and connected.

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 29

A swing. Sidewalk chalk. Kids laughing before school. That’s what community *should* look like.

Bylaws should protect what matters, but they should also make space for joy, connection, and creativity in our neighbourhoods.

#yyc #yyccc #PublicSpace #CommunityBuilding

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The Stampede’s over. So why is the skate park still closed?

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Myke Atkinson @mykeatkinson.bsky.social · Jul 19

Millennium Park was handed over for 10 days — but the impact will last much longer.

We need transparency and accountability, and we need our park back.

Let’s not let this become the blueprint for the next 9 years.

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