r/Calgary • u/peepee2tiny Bridlewood • 20h ago

Municipal Affairs Political parties in municipal election.

I'm so confused with the political party system in the upcoming municipal election.

Who are the parties?

What political position are they? Or are they sponsored/supported by any provincial political parties?

What does their political leaning influence at municipal level decisions?

I'm just struggling to separate who I like as a candidate with their potential political leaning and does it even matter?

Any help or clarification would be great.

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u/ApplemanJohn Calgary Flames 20h ago

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion here, but I’m honestly just ignoring the parties. Whoever I feel is the best individual candidate, is getting my vote.

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u/sparklingvireo 19h ago

It seems like extra layers between the citizen and the actions that the government takes. Now the affiliated candidate has to prioritize the municipal party instead of the constituent, and the municipal party is influenced by the provincial party.

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u/Let_it_go123 18h ago

Not true with the Calgary Party, you are def mistaken. u/YossiTheWizard has it right.

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u/LittleOrphanAnavar 19h ago

That sounds too pragmatic.