Druh Farrell is running for NDP nomination in the Calgary-Bow area and is standing strong with Rachel Notley, she said in a video announcement..“As a born and raised Albertan, I can no longer stand by and watch as our government attacks our education and healthcare systems, makes everyday life more expensive, and proposes devastating changes to our wild places,” said Farrell..“Alberta has all the ingredients necessary to meet the challenges we face and build a bright future for everyone.”.“Rachel Notley is the bold, honest, and compassionate leader we need right now, and I’m thrilled to stand with her and her team.”.Farrell announced a year ago she wouldn’t be running for city council any longer, after representing Ward 7 from 2001-2021..She believes her municipal experience would provide insight on issues at a provincial level..Farrell faced scandals while serving on the council — a year ago she was under fire after billing taxpayers $158K for her legal fees..Farrel was also a public supporter of the contentious Peace Bridge..This isn’t the first time former city councillors made the jump to participate in higher-level elections..Defeated mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas posted Monday night, announcing he has a big venture in the works which the public will learn about next week..Farkas was previously elected as councillor for Ward 11 and ran for Calgary mayor in 2021..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
Druh Farrell is running for NDP nomination in the Calgary-Bow area and is standing strong with Rachel Notley, she said in a video announcement..“As a born and raised Albertan, I can no longer stand by and watch as our government attacks our education and healthcare systems, makes everyday life more expensive, and proposes devastating changes to our wild places,” said Farrell..“Alberta has all the ingredients necessary to meet the challenges we face and build a bright future for everyone.”.“Rachel Notley is the bold, honest, and compassionate leader we need right now, and I’m thrilled to stand with her and her team.”.Farrell announced a year ago she wouldn’t be running for city council any longer, after representing Ward 7 from 2001-2021..She believes her municipal experience would provide insight on issues at a provincial level..Farrell faced scandals while serving on the council — a year ago she was under fire after billing taxpayers $158K for her legal fees..Farrel was also a public supporter of the contentious Peace Bridge..This isn’t the first time former city councillors made the jump to participate in higher-level elections..Defeated mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas posted Monday night, announcing he has a big venture in the works which the public will learn about next week..Farkas was previously elected as councillor for Ward 11 and ran for Calgary mayor in 2021..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
