E511 – Jeff Davison, A Vision for Calgary's Future
“We were not prioritizing in the right areas. We’ve lost efficiency. So then it feels like these things can’t be afforded, but there’s a combination there.”
Jeff Davison is no stranger to Calgary’s corridors of power, but in this conversation, he steps out of the spotlight and into reflection. As a former city councillor and now a 2025 mayoral candidate, Jeff has a frank discussion about public service, unfinished business, and what it really takes to lead a city in transition. He talks about the hard lessons learned from his previous mayoral run, the nuances of policymaking, and why Calgary’s growth story needs to be more than just numbers—it has to be about people. His perspective is less about partisanship and more about possibility: what could happen if city leadership truly embraced long-range thinking and collaborated beyond silos. For anyone building in Calgary—whether that’s housing, businesses, or community—Jeff’s message is clear: the future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we shape.