{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Collisions YYC","title":"Jeff Davison, Leadership for Change","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2547,"description":"In this timely return to Collisions YYC, Tyler Chisholm reconnects with Jeff Davison—former city councillor and current candidate for mayor—to unpack the evolving challenges Calgary faces in 2025. From rising frustration over affordability and city services to declining trust in local governance, Jeff offers a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are made (or delayed) at City Hall—and what needs to change. This episode explores Jeff’s updated platform, his views on public safety, the expansion of city staff, and the role of partisan politics in municipal decision-making. With honesty and urgency, he shares why leading Calgary today requires more than good ideas—it demands clarity, courage, and collaboration. Whether you're voting this fall or just care deeply about where Calgary is headed, this is essential listening.In this episode:The unique challenges and changes facing Calgary since the last electionThe real state of public safety, infrastructure, and city services in 2025Davison’s vision for a safer, more affordable, and opportunity-rich CalgaryHonest discussion on the impact of party politics, campaign promises, and why trust in city council is at an all-time lowDavison’s approach to leadership, collaboration, and how he plans to drive lasting change—even when the problems are complex and the environment is toughHot-button topics like the property tax freeze, city staff growth, bike lane freezes, transit, economic diversification, and the future of civic engagementTop 3 Wisdom Bombs\"Calgary is the greatest city on earth. We just want to make it better.\"\"You have to respect staff to earn staff's respect in return. You have to provide clear communication, clear direction, clear, consistent rules that say, here's how we're going to operate as a city.\"\"Complex problems do not have simple answers. And there’s a lot of levers that you have to pull and the right thing is balance.\"This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RDhSgHWKoU1bfVWik5xPvQuD59nodczr5uXw9s_8x0I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3NzMvMTU4MDIz/NTM3NC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}