E519 – Jeff Davison, Leadership for Change
“Our goal is very simple. Let people succeed.”
Jeff Davison returns to Collisions YYC with a sharper lens and a deeper sense of urgency. In a city wrestling with affordability crises, growing public safety concerns, and widespread distrust in local government, Jeff brings both critique and optimism. As a former city councillor and current mayoral candidate, he pulls back the curtain on the realities of policymaking in Calgary—from misaligned incentives and city hall bloat to the unglamorous but essential need for better collaboration across the aisle. The conversation touches on everything from tax freezes to transit strategy, and Jeff doesn’t hold back when it comes to diagnosing the systemic barriers that block good ideas. But this isn’t just a critique—it's a rallying cry for smarter leadership and transparent governance. For listeners curious about the future of Calgary’s urban evolution, this episode offers a grounded yet hopeful blueprint for change.