Ward 12
Represented by Mike Jamieson since 2025.
Who represents Ward 12
Councillor
Mike Jamieson
A Better Calgary Party
Public school trustee (CBE)
Charlene May
Wards 12 & 14
Catholic school trustee (CCSD)
Chantelle Dur
Wards 11 & 12, acclaimed
Trustees elected in 2025. School board districts pair wards (Catholic districts also take in nearby towns); which board's trustee you vote for depends on whether you support the public or Catholic system.
Population
101,455
2021 census
Average household income
$129,540
4 of 14 wards (2016 census)
Employment rate
70%
2021 census, age 15+
Location
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14 rows| Area | Record |
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| Ward 1 | Ward 1 |
| Ward 2 | Ward 2 |
| Ward 3 | Ward 3 |
| Ward 4 | Ward 4 |
| Ward 5 | Ward 5 |
| Ward 6 | Ward 6 |
| Ward 7 | Ward 7 |
| Ward 8 | Ward 8 |
| Ward 9 | Ward 9 |
| Ward 10 | Ward 10 |
| Ward 11 | Ward 11 |
| Ward 12 | Ward 12 |
| Ward 13 | Ward 13 |
| Ward 14 | Ward 14 |
20 communities:
12A, 12B, 12C, 12J, 12K, 12L, Auburn Bay, Copperfield, Cranston, East Shepard Industrial, Hotchkiss, Mahogany, Mckenzie Towne, New Brighton, Rangeview, Ricardo Ranch, Section 23, Seton, Shepard Industrial, South Foothills
Councillors elected here
| Election | Winner | Affiliation | Share | Candidates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mike Jamieson | A Better Calgary Party | 30.1% | 5 | New |
| 2021 | Evan Spencer | – | 38.9% | 8 | New |
| 2017 | Shane Keating | – | 72.8% | 4 | Incumbent |
| 2013 | Shane Keating | – | 71.5% | 2 | Incumbent |
| 2010 | Shane Keating | – | 42.5% | 5 | New |
Turnout
All wardsWard 12
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5 rows| Election | Ward 12 turnout (%) | All wards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.57 | 51.1636690296 |
| 2013 | 32.16 | 38.5113263763 |
| 2017 | 46.31 | 54.7691333839 |
| 2021 | 41.35 | 44.6554964704 |
| 2025 | 35.34 | 37.6827622843 |
Ward boundaries changed in 2013, 2017 and 2021: earlier rows describe a differently drawn Ward 12.
Mayoral vote in this ward
| Election | Mayoral leader here | Share | Second | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sonya Sharp | 28.6% | Jeromy Farkas | 24.6% |
| 2021 | Jyoti Gondek | 39.6% | Jeromy Farkas | 33.7% |
| 2017 | Naheed Nenshi | 49.3% | Bill Smith | 46.3% |
| 2013 | Naheed Nenshi | 70.2% | Jon Lord | 25.1% |
| 2010 | Ric McIver | 51.9% | Naheed Nenshi | 29.3% |
City-wide stations (advance, mail-in) are not assigned to wards.
Household income
All wardsWard 12
0%5%10%15%Under $20k$20–40k$40–60k$60–80k$80–100k$100–125k$125–150k$150–200k$200k+
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9 rows| Category | All wards (%) | Ward 12 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20k | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| $20–40k | 10.5 | 5 |
| $40–60k | 11.8 | 8.1 |
| $60–80k | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| $80–100k | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| $100–125k | 12 | 15.9 |
| $125–150k | 9.2 | 12.9 |
| $150–200k | 11.7 | 17.3 |
| $200k+ | 15.7 | 15.9 |
Share of households by income band (2016 census, tabulated by the City on 2021 ward boundaries).
Boundaries over time
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2010–2013
125 km² · 92% of today's ward
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2013–2017
125 km² · 92% of today's ward
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2017–2021
127 km² · 100% of today's ward
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2021–2025
121 km² · 100% of today's ward
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Current (2025–)
121 km² · Today's boundaries
Share of today's ward is by land area, not population; outer wards include undeveloped land. Elections before 2025 were held on the earlier boundaries.
Ballot questions
| Vote | Question | Ward 12 | Whole city | Difference (pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics | For 44.2% | 43.6% | +0.5 |
| 2021 | Fluoride in drinking water | Yes 59.2% | 61.6% | -2.5 |
| 2021 | Equalization payments | Yes 65.3% | 58.2% | +7.1 |
| 2021 | Year-round daylight saving time | Yes 47.7% | 48.5% | -0.8 |
Ward boundaries were redrawn between these elections, so a ward number does not cover the same area each time. Ward figures count the ward's own stations; the city figure includes advance and mail-in ballots.
Ward office budget
| Year | Held by | Budget | Spent | Used | Itemized | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to Jun 30) | Mike Jamieson | $373,697 | $142,313 | 38% | $27,186 | |
| 2025 | Evan Spencer, Mike Jamieson | $368,706 | $211,446 | 57% | $26,458 | |
| 2024 | Evan Spencer | $362,945 | $233,065 | 64% | $12,012 | |
| 2023 | Evan Spencer | $282,576 | $252,604 | 89% | $22,088 | |
| 2022 | Evan Spencer | $278,400 | $226,711 | 81% | $18,485 | |
| 2021 | Evan Spencer, Shane Keating | $278,400 | $170,246 | 61% | $10,923 |
Spent includes the office's staff salaries; itemized is everything else. From the City Clerk's quarterly reports.