Name	Affiliation / Status	Notes / Background & Key Issues
Raj Dhaliwal (Incumbent)	Independent	Dhaliwal has served as Ward 5 councillor since 2021. Before that, he worked as a chemical engineer and project manager in the oil & gas sector. He cites accomplishments such as the Cornerstone fire station and widening of Country Hills Boulevard, and states he’s running to “continue this progress.” The Sprawl+2Yahoo News Canada+2
Gurpreet Dhillon	The Calgary Party	Dhillon is a community peace officer and former provincial corrections officer. His platform emphasizes “practical, community‑driven solutions,” boosting crime prevention/enforcement, and ensuring new communities get adequate resources like transit. The Sprawl
Tariq Khan	Independent	Khan is a local realtor who previously ran in Ward 5 in 2021 (finished fourth). He has critiqued large projects like the Flames arena and wants more careful spending of tax dollars. He also supports free transit passes for seniors and youth. The Sprawl+1
Harneet (Reet) Mushiana	Independent	Mushiana previously was managing director of DS Homes (family construction company). She also founded a foundation in memory of her daughter, focusing on community support. Her priorities include fair access to transit, affordable housing, and public safety in Ward 5. The Sprawl
Jigar Patel	Independent	A first‑generation Canadian (immigrated 2012), Patel focuses on improving local infrastructure, supporting small business, and pushing for transparency and accountability in government. The Sprawl
Harry Singh Purba (Harinder Purba)	Independent	Engineer by profession, Purba cites his motivation as concern over rising crime, infrastructure neglect, and declining cleanliness. He wants to collaborate with city admin and insurers (e.g. for hail‑resistant building materials) for Ward 5. The Sprawl
Aryan Sadat	Independent	Sadat is a lawyer in Calgary. He previously ran in 2021 (finished third). His campaign emphasizes data‑driven solutions, reducing wasteful spending, addressing infrastructure deficits, and tackling unfair tax burdens. The Sprawl+1

*Sources are from https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/ and other AI sources.

🏛️ Role of a City Councillor (Calgary)

1. Represent Residents of Their Ward

• Councillors are elected to speak for the people who live in their ward (like Ward 5).
• They listen to concerns, attend community events, and work with local groups and constituents.

2. Make Decisions on City Policy and Budget

• Councillors vote on bylaws, budgets, and major projects (e.g., transit expansions, emergency services, housing).
• They help decide how tax dollars are spent and what services are prioritized across the city.

3. Develop and Influence City Policy

• They propose changes to city policy or regulations.
• They may sit on committees (e.g., infrastructure, transportation, planning, safety) that study issues and make recommendations to Council.

4. Work with City Administration

• Councillors don’t manage city staff directly, but they work closely with city departments to:
  • Resolve local issues (e.g., road repairs, snow clearing, waste pickup)
  • Implement city policies
  • Guide planning and development

5. Advocate for the Ward’s Interests

• They ensure that city-wide decisions don’t overlook the unique needs of their ward.
• This includes pushing for funding for local projects (e.g., fire stations, rec centres, transit routes).

*Sources are from City of Calgary Website and AI Sources

Note: the intent of this information is to provide information for our community, the association does not affiliate or promote one Candidate over the other, all information may be confirmed and more information may be found via sources.

*Picture of candidates at election debate sponsored by Red FM at genesis Sept 29, 2025 taken by Raj S.