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Ward 14 Candidates
​Erin is the only “true independent” in the race. With pure intentions, she's running to return the role of City Councillor to its baseline of “Community Representative”.
For the people - By the people
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Less Politics
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More Community
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Better Management
Erin is the only candidate NOT:
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Running to be a politician
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Backed with party or crowd funds
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Backed by corporate/developer “future favour funds”
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Using paid for third party “volunteers”
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Having access to election data
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Erin is the only candidate that IS:​
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A leader
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Fully self propelled
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Truly “independent”
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Self funded to her max allowance ($10K)
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Privately funded by friends and family
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Posting links to all Ward 14 candidates’ websites on HER website (she believes in transparency and educating voters with their options)
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Connecting with the community IN the community
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Is running for YOU!
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https://www.erinforward14.com/
Official Candidate
Averbukh has spent over 30 years working in consulting and project management in industries such as finance, oil and gas, technology and real estate. She supports repealing blanket rezoning, respecting Calgarians’ voices and providing transparency in the city’s operating costs. She also wants to develop affordable and accessible recreational projects, programs and spaces for families.
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The BEST way to support Erin & her campaign to be Ward 14's next City Councillor, is to order a lawn sign. (Donations are nice too)
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In the spirit of transparency and keeping the residents of Ward 14 informed, please make an educated vote on October 20th.
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Source: The Sprawl - https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgary-election-candidates-2025
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https://chima4ward14.ca/
Official Candidate
Akuchie has over seven years of experience in the disability sector, working as a community resource practitioner for Vecova. Akuchie says he is committed to building thriving and accessible communities, with a focus on a balanced approach to urban zoning and planning. He says he is running as a "proudly independent" candidate.
https://www.devinelkin.com/
Official Candidate
Elkin has worked as a constituency assistant for Councillor Peter Demong since 2015. Before that, he spent a decade working as a realtor and also served as president of the Mid-Sun Community Association. His priorities include maintaining aging infrastructure, collaborating with the Calgary Police Service to bolster public safety, and improving city budgeting practices.
Keener Hachey (A Better Calgary Party)
https://www.keenerhachey.ca/
Official Candidate
Hachey has worked as a senior systems analyst and software developer since moving to Calgary in 1991. He campaigned for the UCP in the most recent provincial election and sits on the UCP’s Calgary-Fish Creek board of directors. Hachey is calling for lower taxes and an organizational review of all city departments “to effectively ascertain where wise cuts should be made.”
https://www.landonforward14.com/
Official Candidate
Johnston is the owner of Igloo HVAC Ltd., a local furnace installation company. Johnston initiated the Recall Gondek petition in February 2024 to remove Mayor Jyoti Gondek from office over concerns with accountability, property taxes and rezoning policies. Johnston’s petition received just over 69,000 of the 514,000+ signatures required for recall.
https://sunjivraval.ca/
Official Candidate
Raval ran for the federal Liberals in the 2025 election, placing second in Calgary Midnapore with nearly 22,000 votes (30%). A former retail manager, Raval received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers in 2020 for supporting new immigrants. Raval says he’s running as an independent “to put the needs of Ward 14 residents first” and stands for “fair taxes, smarter planning, and safer communities.”
Ryan Stutt (The Calgary Party)
https://www.ryanstutt.ca/
Unofficial Candidate
Stutt is founder and president of King Network, a media production company. He also owns Grand Trading, a national skateboard distribution and retail company. Stutt says he will focus on lowering taxes while promoting a strategy to address homelessness and addiction that involves both law enforcement and treatment access. He is also advocating for “smart decisions on infrastructure and roads that prioritize long-term planning.”
https://www.abettercalgaryparty.ca/
Official Party
A party of “common sense conservatives,” A Better Calgary (ABC) Party held its founding convention in October 2024. Longtime conservative organizer Craig Chandler is working on the campaign, and party president Gord Elliott has served in board roles for both the federal Conservative Party and provincial United Conservative Party (UCP). A Better Calgary Party plans to “focus on core municipal priorities and essential services.” Other initial principles range from balancing “fiscal responsibility with compassion” to supporting “the family as a fundamental unit of society.”
https://www.thecalgaryparty.ca/
Official Party
The Calgary Party publicly launched in October 2024 with employment lawyer Brian Thiessen declaring his intention to run for mayor. Former Naheed Nenshi chief of staff Chima Nkemdirim is working on the Calgary Party campaign, as is political strategist Stephen Carter. The party says its mission is “making Calgary safer, more inclusive, and more responsive to the needs of its residents.” The party’s stated priorities include housing, strengthening community policing and “getting Calgary moving again.”
https://communitiesfirstyyc.com/
Official Party
Pledging to replace a “dysfunctional” city council, Communities First was launched in December 2024 by four city councillors: Andre Chabot, Dan McLean, Terry Wong and Sonya Sharp, who is running for mayor. Pollster and former Dave Bronconnier chief of staff Marc Henry is working on the Communities First campaign, which has emphasized “higher densities through redevelopment that respects community character.” The party hopes to repeal blanket rezoning if it can get a council majority. Other priorities include keeping taxes low and upkeep of city infrastructure.