Sheldon Yakiwchuk
@Sheldon4Ward4
Running to be a voice for the people of Ward 4. 📣 Husband, Dad, Grandpa. 👨👩👧👦 Proud Calgarian. 🌾 Here to restore hope, transparency, accountability.
Calgarians deserve a fiscally-responsible, ethical, and common sense city council. I'm ready to step up and advocate on behalf of the community I've called home the past 30 years. I'm running to represent the people of Ward 4. See my statement below. Sheldon4Ward4.ca
In retrospect, maybe putting on 20kms as my first trek since blowing out my knee, wasn’t such a stellar idea.
🚨 SIGN ALERT! 🚨 The first batches of campaign signs are being delivered today and through the weekend! It’s kind of a big deal for me…like prom night, but for politics. So don’t wait too long to get yours, you want to look like a leader in your community, not just someone…
They say you still have a voice when it comes to development under Blanket Rezoning - yet when 800 people spoke out against it, it all fell on deaf ears. A top priority for the new City Council must be to repeal Blanket Rezoning and return decision-making power to our…
So Calgary peeps…we just lost our appeal for an 8 plex being developed next door to our home. Windows and doors with clear views directly into our bedroom windows. Over 800 people wrote letters of opposition, yet our appeal was denied. We only THINK we live in a democracy.
Out in Ward 4 today and decided to take on the Donairosaurus Rex Challenge at Uncle Moe’s, supporting a great local business right here in the Ward. The D-Rex is no joke - 1 kg of meat on a donair that tips the scales at 3 lbs! It was a pleasure meeting the owner, Baz, and…
Calgarians are demanding change. Not more fees that punish homeowners to fund vanity projects. Not more blame-shifting when essential services are cut. And not more reckless densification that disrupts our communities. What people want is simple - they want their voices heard,…
When the City of Calgary analyzed the condition of our streets, they found that only 38% are rated in “Good Condition.” The rest fail to meet this basic standard and some are downright terrible. Because, instead of acting on their own assessment, the City leaned on the results…
Not only are non profits being given city land for nominal amounts but taxpayers (you) pay their share of property & educational taxes even though they also use those services.
City land assessed at $5.59M offered for nominal rent to non profits only. Rental prices & housing costs continue to ⬆️ but #yyccc gives away taxpayer assets at a subsidy and hike taxes. Is their plan to tax people out of their homes? calgary.ca/realestate/det… #yyc2025election
There is no budget to celebrate Calgary’s 150th Birthday. ~City Hall
A COMFY CUSHION OF RESERVES SO WHY KEEP RAISING TAXES? City data tells a striking story: A total surplus of $1.11 billion in 2024, resulting from chronic underspending and higher than needed municipal taxation. Reserves totaling nearly $3.9 billion at 2024 year-end, including…
Only 38% of Calgarys roads are in good condition because the city wanted to punish us. They had the cash they just don’t think we should have nice things. Shameful!
A COMFY CUSHION OF RESERVES SO WHY KEEP RAISING TAXES? City data tells a striking story: A total surplus of $1.11 billion in 2024, resulting from chronic underspending and higher than needed municipal taxation. Reserves totaling nearly $3.9 billion at 2024 year-end, including…
Pretty much this. Yes.
Chasing success cost him baby steps, now he’s building a city where no one misses out.
Albertans, Are you or your children having a tough time finding work. You should read through this. It's actually kind of shocking! x.com/YakkStack/stat…
When you drill out the report - Specific to Calgary, here's what you find under, "Low Wage", as in entry level jobs. General office workers - 1 Receptionists - 1 Retail Supervisors - 14 Food Supervisors - 19 Chefs - 2 Cooks - 26 Bakers - 2 Casiers - 4 Food and Beverage Servers…
Blanket Rezoning Parking Impacts on Calgary Businesses. Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many residents and business owners across our communities. While public safety and crime remain top-of-mind for many, the issue I hear most consistently,…
This is the LRT parking lot the City of Calgary plans to redevelop with more housing under its Transit-Oriented Densification strategy. According to the City, the existing drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure is in great shape and can easily handle the increased demand.…
With less than 100 days until the election, it's time to bust out some branding - Lawn Signs! And I want you to know what these represent. Of course, voting for me for Ward 4 is the biggest one, but in this... What are you voting for? I am an independent Candidate. And…
Campaign Lawn Signs on the horizon. Will have registration up on my website, hopefully this evening or sometime tomorrow.
This morning, I had the opportunity to meet with the Calgary Firefighters Association (@CGYFireFighters), following a previous conversation with Fire Chief Steve Dongworth prior to the Stampede. While there’s been well-deserved attention placed on safety through our Calgary…
Real Consequences – Calgary, I Need Your Help! Every day, I hear from Calgarians, through conversations, emails, and at their doorsteps, expressing frustration with Blanket Rezoning. The overwhelming majority are opposed. They were never asked if they wanted this in their…
Mistakingly, I prioritized my success ahead of my children and missed their firsts. By the time I started catching up, I was a grandfather. My belief now? If we work to have a city that focuses on our children and families, nobody gets left behind. Prioritize Calgarians and…