Biagio ‘Joe’ Magliocca
Consultant. Age 45
No. 1 issue:
Transparency and accountability.
Political experience:
Second time running. Came in second to the incumbent.
Why run?
“I ran last time and I can in second. I just think we need new blood in there and new faces and new ideas. We’re a growing city.”
Terry Avramenko
Self-employed contractor. Age 52
No 1. issue:
Airport tunnel.
Political experience: None
Why run?
“I was approached three-and-a-half years ago to run because a group of people in Ranchlands felt I had assets that would benefit city council. After careful consideration I agreed to run for office three years ago and that is why I am running for office again.”
Gord Lowe
Alderman, Ward 2.
Age 71
No. 1 issue:
Safety and security, traffic and transit in Ward 2
Political experience:
Alderman since 2001
Why run?
“I’ve been the Ward 2 alderman for nine years now, I’ve got a series of initiatives going up there that I’m anxious to see completed and there are ongoing planning, transit and transportation issues to deal with. City-wide, the budget issue and the Calgary Metropolitan Plan are very huge.”
Daniel M.Del Re
Machine operator.
Age 45
No. 1 issue:
No increase on property taxes and no cuts on services. Municipal infrastructure projects such as roads and transportation systems should be top priority.
Political experience:
Ran in 2001, 2004, 2007 and running again in 2010.
Why run?
“Because I like politics. I love solving people problems and the problem of the city of Calgary.
The city of Calgary needs a good alderman in Ward 2 who will make good decisions for the people of Ward 2 and the city of Calgary.”
