Kourtney Penner
@kourtpenner.bsky.social
Calgary Ward 11 Councillor. Mountains. Coffee. Community.
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
Seeing prominent candidates and parties retreat to policies of exclusionary zoning, discrimination, and economic segregation under the guise of "progress" and "compassion" is painful.
Have some courage, it might just inspire people.
#yyccc
Have some courage, it might just inspire people.
#yyccc
June 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Seeing prominent candidates and parties retreat to policies of exclusionary zoning, discrimination, and economic segregation under the guise of "progress" and "compassion" is painful.
Have some courage, it might just inspire people.
#yyccc
Have some courage, it might just inspire people.
#yyccc
15 Minute Fridays:
-what’s on the work list (see photo)
-Bills 50, 51, & 54 from the province (some good, mostly bad) and the impact to cities.
www.youtube.com/live/HgHOYk0...
-what’s on the work list (see photo)
-Bills 50, 51, & 54 from the province (some good, mostly bad) and the impact to cities.
www.youtube.com/live/HgHOYk0...
May 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
15 Minute Fridays:
-what’s on the work list (see photo)
-Bills 50, 51, & 54 from the province (some good, mostly bad) and the impact to cities.
www.youtube.com/live/HgHOYk0...
-what’s on the work list (see photo)
-Bills 50, 51, & 54 from the province (some good, mostly bad) and the impact to cities.
www.youtube.com/live/HgHOYk0...
Munis have noted both the benefits and challenges with codes of conduct. To that end there has been advocacy on improvements.
BUT doing away with them was not what was suggested and now we have a big problem.
I discuss:
youtube.com/live/BS14Z7XPN…#ablege#abpolil#yycccc#yegcccc
BUT doing away with them was not what was suggested and now we have a big problem.
I discuss:
youtube.com/live/BS14Z7XPN…#ablege#abpolil#yycccc#yegcccc
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April 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Munis have noted both the benefits and challenges with codes of conduct. To that end there has been advocacy on improvements.
BUT doing away with them was not what was suggested and now we have a big problem.
I discuss:
youtube.com/live/BS14Z7XPN…#ablege#abpolil#yycccc#yegcccc
BUT doing away with them was not what was suggested and now we have a big problem.
I discuss:
youtube.com/live/BS14Z7XPN…#ablege#abpolil#yycccc#yegcccc
15 Minute Fridays - It's Spring!
I chat about three initiatives to help you prepare for the spring/summer.
🌳 Branching Out - tree giveaway
💚 Compost giveaway
🌧️ Rain barrel rebates/giveaway
www.youtube.com/live/PwkRtT_...
I chat about three initiatives to help you prepare for the spring/summer.
🌳 Branching Out - tree giveaway
💚 Compost giveaway
🌧️ Rain barrel rebates/giveaway
www.youtube.com/live/PwkRtT_...
15 Minute Fridays - Hello Spring!
YouTube video by Kourtney Penner
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April 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
15 Minute Fridays - It's Spring!
I chat about three initiatives to help you prepare for the spring/summer.
🌳 Branching Out - tree giveaway
💚 Compost giveaway
🌧️ Rain barrel rebates/giveaway
www.youtube.com/live/PwkRtT_...
I chat about three initiatives to help you prepare for the spring/summer.
🌳 Branching Out - tree giveaway
💚 Compost giveaway
🌧️ Rain barrel rebates/giveaway
www.youtube.com/live/PwkRtT_...
Roadside naturalization - why it’s important and why I’m bringing a motion to address it.
www.co11aborate.ca/statements/r...
www.co11aborate.ca/statements/r...
Roadside Naturalization Notice of Motion
On Tuesday’s (March 11) Executive Committee, I am brought forward a notice of motion to ask the City to develop a naturalization plan along roadways and pathways. It will be debated at Council...
www.co11aborate.ca
March 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Roadside naturalization - why it’s important and why I’m bringing a motion to address it.
www.co11aborate.ca/statements/r...
www.co11aborate.ca/statements/r...
The gap between municipal funding for low income transit and provincial contributions is growing. I was glad to secure and extra $1.6M from the province for seniors, but we need an indexed increase for population growth.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Low-income transit passes: The hand-up to help in hard times
Low-income transit passes: The hand-up to help in hard times
calgaryherald.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The gap between municipal funding for low income transit and provincial contributions is growing. I was glad to secure and extra $1.6M from the province for seniors, but we need an indexed increase for population growth.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The failure of Council to approve policy alignment between the land use bylaw and local area plans has consequences my colleagues continue to ignore in a time where we need homes, revenue, and job creation.
#yyccc
#yyccc
February 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The failure of Council to approve policy alignment between the land use bylaw and local area plans has consequences my colleagues continue to ignore in a time where we need homes, revenue, and job creation.
#yyccc
#yyccc
Or perhaps the provincial government could allow for their funding to be used for the kind of housing the municipality has said they need, and that isn’t exclusively single family.
More land isn’t needed, municipal autonomy is.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More land isn’t needed, municipal autonomy is.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How Jasper's chief planner is re-imagining housing in the rocky mountain town | CBC News
Just how to rebuild Jasper — whether it through density or expanding town boundaries — has been a core debate between the municipality, province and Ottawa in the rehabilitation process.
www.cbc.ca
February 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Or perhaps the provincial government could allow for their funding to be used for the kind of housing the municipality has said they need, and that isn’t exclusively single family.
More land isn’t needed, municipal autonomy is.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More land isn’t needed, municipal autonomy is.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
15 Minute Fridays (ok 22ish). But some important conversation on being prepared to do the job and showing up (and who isn’t).
www.youtube.com/live/9SiAx2U...
I reference a committee meeting, here’s that link:
pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...
www.youtube.com/live/9SiAx2U...
I reference a committee meeting, here’s that link:
pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...
15 Minute Fridays
YouTube video by Kourtney Penner
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January 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
15 Minute Fridays (ok 22ish). But some important conversation on being prepared to do the job and showing up (and who isn’t).
www.youtube.com/live/9SiAx2U...
I reference a committee meeting, here’s that link:
pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...
www.youtube.com/live/9SiAx2U...
I reference a committee meeting, here’s that link:
pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...
The classic ‘do more with less’ take cons like to chant.
Expand bus service but with less drivers!
Make the city safer but with less bylaw and peace officers!
Have more swim lessons but with less instructors and lifeguards!
A growing city means we need the staff to serve Calgarians.
#yyccc
Expand bus service but with less drivers!
Make the city safer but with less bylaw and peace officers!
Have more swim lessons but with less instructors and lifeguards!
A growing city means we need the staff to serve Calgarians.
#yyccc
December 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM
The classic ‘do more with less’ take cons like to chant.
Expand bus service but with less drivers!
Make the city safer but with less bylaw and peace officers!
Have more swim lessons but with less instructors and lifeguards!
A growing city means we need the staff to serve Calgarians.
#yyccc
Expand bus service but with less drivers!
Make the city safer but with less bylaw and peace officers!
Have more swim lessons but with less instructors and lifeguards!
A growing city means we need the staff to serve Calgarians.
#yyccc
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
NEW: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek along with Couns. Andre Chabot and Peter Demong have released this joint statement on Green Line.
They're raising concerns over the omission of a "detailed constructability review" and a "structural analysis" from in the AECOM report.
They're raising concerns over the omission of a "detailed constructability review" and a "structural analysis" from in the AECOM report.
December 19, 2024 at 9:50 PM
NEW: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek along with Couns. Andre Chabot and Peter Demong have released this joint statement on Green Line.
They're raising concerns over the omission of a "detailed constructability review" and a "structural analysis" from in the AECOM report.
They're raising concerns over the omission of a "detailed constructability review" and a "structural analysis" from in the AECOM report.
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
City of Calgary says there's $1.3 billion not accounted for in the provincial consultant's report on the Green Line. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
City says province's Green Line project doesn't account for $1.3 billion - LiveWire Calgary
Calgary city councillors emerged from an hours-long discussion on Calgary’s Green Line with an evaluation that shows they believe there’s $1.3 billion not included in the province’s work. Behind…
buff.ly
December 18, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
BREAKING: City of Calgary says provincial Green Line alignment doesn't include $1.3B in known costs and risks, and the total price tag is $7.5B. Provincial report remains confidential.
December 18, 2024 at 12:48 AM
BREAKING: City of Calgary says provincial Green Line alignment doesn't include $1.3B in known costs and risks, and the total price tag is $7.5B. Provincial report remains confidential.
The Green Line is the worst political football we could be playing with. A game that’s gone on way too long.
The province wants to extend the game yet again to get a win for themselves, not for Calgarians.
#yyccc
The province wants to extend the game yet again to get a win for themselves, not for Calgarians.
#yyccc
December 18, 2024 at 12:58 AM
The Green Line is the worst political football we could be playing with. A game that’s gone on way too long.
The province wants to extend the game yet again to get a win for themselves, not for Calgarians.
#yyccc
The province wants to extend the game yet again to get a win for themselves, not for Calgarians.
#yyccc
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
The secrecy around province's plan to redesign Calgary's Green Line LRT.
Tynan says the city asked representatives from AECOM to join council today, but the province has suggested preparing questions and written responses would be provided. No word on if even those questions can be made public.
December 17, 2024 at 5:22 PM
The secrecy around province's plan to redesign Calgary's Green Line LRT.
15 Minute Fridays:
-Glenmore Landing
-Crosswalk Safety
-Food Bank Challenge
www.youtube.com/live/E2h45Ep...
-Glenmore Landing
-Crosswalk Safety
-Food Bank Challenge
www.youtube.com/live/E2h45Ep...
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November 29, 2024 at 9:10 PM
15 Minute Fridays:
-Glenmore Landing
-Crosswalk Safety
-Food Bank Challenge
www.youtube.com/live/E2h45Ep...
-Glenmore Landing
-Crosswalk Safety
-Food Bank Challenge
www.youtube.com/live/E2h45Ep...
There’s no Black Friday deals on food.
Help Calgarians in need through the Councillor’s Food Bank Challenge. Donate in person at the Quarry YMCA, Southwood Library, Glenmore Pool, or Rose Kohn Arena.
Financial donations can be made here:
www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122669...
Help Calgarians in need through the Councillor’s Food Bank Challenge. Donate in person at the Quarry YMCA, Southwood Library, Glenmore Pool, or Rose Kohn Arena.
Financial donations can be made here:
www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122669...
November 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM
There’s no Black Friday deals on food.
Help Calgarians in need through the Councillor’s Food Bank Challenge. Donate in person at the Quarry YMCA, Southwood Library, Glenmore Pool, or Rose Kohn Arena.
Financial donations can be made here:
www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122669...
Help Calgarians in need through the Councillor’s Food Bank Challenge. Donate in person at the Quarry YMCA, Southwood Library, Glenmore Pool, or Rose Kohn Arena.
Financial donations can be made here:
www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122669...
Friendly competition for the benefit of Calgarians. Thanks to my teamshorty mates Shannon (YMCA) and Sarah (Library) for speed bagging potatoes with me.
And shout out to Santa 🎅🏼 for coming to cheer us on!
You can support by dropping of donations for the next 10 days.
And shout out to Santa 🎅🏼 for coming to cheer us on!
You can support by dropping of donations for the next 10 days.
November 27, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Friendly competition for the benefit of Calgarians. Thanks to my teamshorty mates Shannon (YMCA) and Sarah (Library) for speed bagging potatoes with me.
And shout out to Santa 🎅🏼 for coming to cheer us on!
You can support by dropping of donations for the next 10 days.
And shout out to Santa 🎅🏼 for coming to cheer us on!
You can support by dropping of donations for the next 10 days.
Cllr Pootmans has been the kindest and most humble person I’ve had the pleasure to work with. He was a strong proponent for economic development, a robust audit process, and sound governance. I will miss him in the hallways and around the horseshoe. #yyccc
November 27, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Cllr Pootmans has been the kindest and most humble person I’ve had the pleasure to work with. He was a strong proponent for economic development, a robust audit process, and sound governance. I will miss him in the hallways and around the horseshoe. #yyccc
Reposted by Kourtney Penner
At 8pm tonight, Calgary Transit is implementing snow detours for specific routes to avoid stuck buses in hilly areas.
Orange signs along most familiar detoured routes help indicate closed stops.
The full list of detours is available here:
www.calgarytransit.com/snowdetours
Orange signs along most familiar detoured routes help indicate closed stops.
The full list of detours is available here:
www.calgarytransit.com/snowdetours
November 22, 2024 at 11:20 PM
At 8pm tonight, Calgary Transit is implementing snow detours for specific routes to avoid stuck buses in hilly areas.
Orange signs along most familiar detoured routes help indicate closed stops.
The full list of detours is available here:
www.calgarytransit.com/snowdetours
Orange signs along most familiar detoured routes help indicate closed stops.
The full list of detours is available here:
www.calgarytransit.com/snowdetours