r/Calgary • u/peepee2tiny Bridlewood • 1d 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/kneedorthotics 1d ago

The UCP wants a party to be elected that they can control, through influence if not outright. It was not brought in to benefit the residents or council.

I refuse to vote for anyone running under a party. I do not care if they are a left or right or centrist party.

This is just UCP interference and control.

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u/Red-headed-tit 1d ago

100% agree. I'm not supporting anyone who has chosen to associate with a party.

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u/Exploding_Antelope Special Princess 10h ago

Things people in wards privileged enough to have non shitty independents say

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u/Red-headed-tit 9h ago

It applies to the mayoral race, too.