Gian-Carlo Carra
Gian-Carlo Carra is a municipal politician who currently serves as Councillor of Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta. He was first elected in 2010[1][2] and subsequently re-elected in 2013 and 2017.[3][4] Campaign platformHis campaign platform, "Great Neighbourhoods" under which he ran in the three elections is a "synthesis of leading practices from across North America, grounded in the ideal that "Great Neighbourhoods make a Great City."[4] EducationCarra completed both his BA and his MA (Environmental Design/Urban Design) at the University of Calgary.[1] Professional lifeBefore being elected to Council Cara worked from 2000 to 2010 in sustainable urban design.[4] Tenure as city councillorThe area he served—Ward 9—includes the communities of Acadia, Bridgeland/Riverside (part), Dover, Erlton, Fairview, Inglewood, Manchester, Ogden, Parkhill, Ramsay, Renfrew, Rideau Park, Riverbend, Roxboro, Tuxedo Park, Winston Heights/Mountview.[5] He served under Mayor Naheed Nenshi who was also first elected to office in October 2010.[6] Electoral record2010 municipal electionCarra was elected to serve Ward 9 in the 2010 election, taking 31% of the votes with runner-up Steve Chapman taking 12% of the votes.[2] 2013 municipal electionCarra was reelected in the 2013 election by capturing 48% of the votes with Jordan Katz taking 26%.[3] 2017 municipal electionCarra was one of five Calgary politicians targeted by an anonymous newly formed political action committee (PAC) called Save Calgary who gave Carra a "failing grade".[7][8][9] 2021 municipal electionCarra was reelected to a 4th term at the 2021 election, capturing 36% of the vote, slightly ahead of challenger Naomi Withers with 35%.[10] Volunteer workCarra began working with the Inglewood Community Association in Inglewood in 2000 and by 2003 became the President of the Association where he served until 2010.[4][1] Personal lifeCarra is married to Barb and they have a son, Vance Urbano, who was born in 2012.[1] References
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