Jeff Davison
Jeff Davison (born January 17, 1978) is a municipal politician who serve as Councillor of Ward 6 in Calgary, Alberta from 2017 to 2021.[1] Davison is a candidate for mayor in the 2021 municipal election.[2] The Calgary municipal election will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021.[3]
Calgary City Council[edit]
Davison was elected to Calgary City Council as the representative for Ward 6 with 45% of the vote on October 16, 2017.[4] While a Councillor for Ward 6, Davison served on the following committees: Community and Protective Services;[5] Gas, Power, and Telecommunications; Priorities and Finances; Calgary Parking Authority;[6] and Chair of the Transportation and Transit committee.[7] Davison currently serves on the board of directors for the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.[8]
Event Centre[edit]
Davison supports the plan to build a new events centre/NHL arena in Calgary.[9] Davison served as the Chair of the Event Centre Assessment Committee.[10]
On April 24, 2018, Jeff Davison filed a notice of motion to bring the City of Calgary and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSED) together to negotiate a new Event Centre.[11] The City of Calgary had negotiated with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSED) since 2015 to build a new events centre and had unsuccessfully ended talks in 2017.[12][13] In 2019, Davison mediated a new deal between the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames that included the City of Calgary and and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. would evenly split the $550 million cost.[14]
Downtown Revitalization[edit]
In December 2020, Davison proposed a notice of motion that would provide incentives for converting downtown office space into high-density residential space.[15]
Green Line LRT[edit]
Davison serves as Vice-Chair of the Green Line LRT Project. Davison has voiced concern over escalating costs.[16]
COVID-19 Relief[edit]
In March 2021, Davison helped establish a $30 million COVID-19 Relief Fund.[17]
Calgary Economic Development[edit]
Davison is on the Board of Directors for Calgary Economic Development.[18] On the board, Davison promoted Calgary as an attractive place for investment.[19]
In 2018 Davison helped initiate the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF). Davison currently sits on the Fund's board.[20]
Business Advisory Committee[edit]
Davison serves on the City of Calgary’s Business Advisory Committee (BAC).[21] In March 2021, Davison led a committee initiative to reduce fees and speed up the process for businesses to expand their restaurant patio space during pandemic restrictions.[22]
Film Industry[edit]
Davison is a Director of the Calgary Film Centre.[23]
References[edit]
- ↑ Ward 6. "Ward 6 bio". https://www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-30. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Jeff Davison changes election plans, announces mayoral campaign". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Coun. Jeff Davison joins race for Calgary mayor | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ↑ "Calgary election 2017: Jeff Davison elected in Ward 6". Global News. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ Krause, Darren (2020-02-12). "Calgary councillor suggests police involvement in Magliocca expense investigation". LiveWire Calgary. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Calgary city committee approves residential parking permit fees, issue now going to council". 770 CHQR. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Calgary Transit service levels and public health a 'balance' during second wave: Davison". Global News. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Jeff Davison becomes 3rd Calgary councillor running for mayor". Global News. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Bell: Jeff Davison, council's arena man, takes heat on his big day". calgarysun. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ Rieger, Sarah (Oct 9, 2018). "Calgary city council votes to restart talks with Flames on new arena". CBC. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Councillors hope fresh perspectives can get arena talks moving again". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "New round of arena negotiations hinges on 'media silence,' says Calgary Flames boss". thestar.com. 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ Klinkenberg, Marty (July 21, 2019). "After years of stunted talks, Calgary may be ready to build a new hockey arena". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ↑ Dormer, Dave (2019-12-05). "Arena deal signed between City of Calgary, Flames organization and Calgary Stampede". Calgary. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ↑ "New report suggests solutions for Calgary's 'office vacancy crisis'". Global News. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ↑ Smith, Madeline. "Councillors raise questions about Green Line's total cost". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2021-05-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Anderson, Drew (Mar 1, 2021). "Calgary council approves $43M for business support and cap on tax hikes". CBC. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Steve Allan to step down as chair of Calgary Economic Development this fall". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ↑ "Varcoe: Fragile momentum builds for Calgary's economy — if we can get out of our own way". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Non-profit tech-training firm NPower to draw from Calgary's $100M investment fund". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Council to consider waiving business licence fees in Calgary for 2021; pair want extension to 2022". 770 CHQR. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ↑ "Corbella: Meet the folk who turn red tape at City Hall into red carpet for small businesses". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ↑ "Jeff Davison". Calgary Film Centre. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
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