QUALITY OF LIFE

While every decision of City Council requires at least 8 votes, Ald. Hawkesworth has given leadership and advocated for directions Council has given. Some of the accomplishments that have given him the most satisfaction during his tenure are:

Smoke Free - Calgary is "smoke free" since January 1st, 2007.

More Police Officers - Additional funds in the City budget for protective services, including additional police officers, new Fire stations, and EMS units.

Increased Transit Funding - Additional funds for more Transit operating hours, including Calgary's first Bus Rapid Transit route.

Social Justice - The City of Calgary was one of the first municipalities in Canada to join Canadian Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination.