About Joe

Joe Connelly was first elected as Alderman for Ward 6 in October 2007. Joe lives in the ward he represents and served as a Community Association President for a number of years where his leadership resulted in a number of significant community enhancements.

Joe earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and has been employed in the business and non-profit sector for the past 30 years. Notably, Joe was the Vice President of Tourism Calgary where he promoted his passion and enthusiasm for our great city throughout the world. In his tenure at Tourism Calgary, he championed the new brand for our city – “Calgary, Heart of the New West,” and was privileged to ring the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange to profile and celebrate the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”

Joe’s commitment to communities is reflected in his direct involvement in such significant committees including:

• Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Corporate Services
• Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Environment
• Land and Asset Strategy Committee
• Gas, Power and Telecommunications Committee
• Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Board of Directors
• Aldermanic Office Coordinating Committee

Joe is committed to on-going dialogue and consultation with community residents to build and sustain safe, friendly and clean communities.

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