Comeback Kid - The evolution of Jeromy Farkas and the challenges now facing Calgary's new mayor

In this week’s episode of The Line: Alberta Podcast, Rob Breakenridge takes a closer look at one of the more fascinating stories emerging from the recent municipal elections: the political evolution and successful comeback of Jeromy Farkas

In this conversation with Calgary's new mayor, we reflect on his political journey from firebrand city councillor, to unsuccessful mayoral candidate, to the political wilderness, to the comeback trail. Farkas 2.0 eked out a narrow win in the recent election - an election that also saw the defeat of the incumbent who bested Farkas four years ago, and featured - for the first time - municipal political parties in Alberta's two largest cities.

We also discuss the many challenges facing the new mayor and the rest of the new city council and the commitments to making Calgary a safe and affordable city, while also meeting the housing needs of a rapidly expanding metropolis. The mayor also speaks to some of the more immediate controversies and debates that have flared up at city hall in the short period since the election.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:19 Jeromy Farkas
• 28:47 Outro