A public toilet in Tomkins Park that costs the City of Calgary $50,000 per year to operate is closed for repairs, causing concerns for nearby business owners and residents now that the area has became a legal site to consume alcohol.
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Coun. Evan Woolley says he won’t run for re-election this year, adding his inner-city Ward 8 to one of five open races in Calgary’s fall municipal vote.
In a statement released Friday, Woolley said he’s “keen to return to the private sector” after two terms on council. He was the youngest member when he was first elected in his early 30s in 2013.
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At the time, Woolley defeated incumbent John Mar for the Ward 8 seat, a rare feat for a council race, where incumbents often have a major advantage.