Ward 7
Represented by Myke Atkinson since 2025.
Who represents Ward 7
Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Independent
Public school trustee (CBE)
Patricia Bolger
Wards 6 & 7
Catholic school trustee (CCSD)
Maria-Teresa (MT) Vecchio-Romano
Wards 4, 7 & Airdrie
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
77,660
2021 census
Average household income
$103,382
11 of 14 wards (2016 census)
Employment rate
63%
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 |
22 communities:
Banff Trail, Capitol Hill, Chinatown, Crescent Heights, Downtown Commercial Core, Downtown East Village, Downtown West End, Eau Claire, Hillhurst, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Montgomery, Mount Pleasant, Parkdale, Point Mckay, Rosedale, St. Andrews Heights, Sunnyside, Tuxedo Park, University District, University Heights, University Of Calgary, West Hillhurst
Councillors elected here
| Election | Winner | Affiliation | Share | Candidates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Myke Atkinson | Independent | 37.2% | 6 | New |
| 2021 | Terry Wong | – | 25.4% | 9 | New |
| 2017 | Druh Farrell | – | 41.0% | 5 | Incumbent |
| 2013 | Druh Farrell | – | 37.5% | 4 | Incumbent |
| 2010 | Druh Farrell | – | 42.9% | 5 | Incumbent |
Turnout
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5 rows| Election | Ward 7 turnout (%) | All wards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.81 | 51.1636690296 |
| 2013 | 52.26 | 38.5113263763 |
| 2017 | 64.57 | 54.7691333839 |
| 2021 | 45.9 | 44.6554964704 |
| 2025 | 40.09 | 37.6827622843 |
Ward boundaries changed in 2013, 2017 and 2021: earlier rows describe a differently drawn Ward 7.
Mayoral vote in this ward
| Election | Mayoral leader here | Share | Second | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jyoti Gondek | 29.6% | Jeromy Farkas | 21.3% |
| 2021 | Jyoti Gondek | 57.8% | Jeromy Farkas | 20.6% |
| 2017 | Naheed Nenshi | 63.7% | Bill Smith | 32.4% |
| 2013 | Naheed Nenshi | 78.5% | Jon Lord | 17.5% |
| 2010 | Naheed Nenshi | 53.6% | Ric McIver | 23.5% |
City-wide stations (advance, mail-in) are not assigned to wards.
Household income
All wardsWard 7
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 7 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20k | 5.6 | 10.7 |
| $20–40k | 10.5 | 15.2 |
| $40–60k | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| $60–80k | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| $80–100k | 11.4 | 9.1 |
| $100–125k | 12 | 9 |
| $125–150k | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| $150–200k | 11.7 | 8.4 |
| $200k+ | 15.7 | 16.5 |
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
31 km² · 68% of today's ward
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2013–2017
31 km² · 68% of today's ward
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2017–2021
29 km² · 96% of today's ward
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2021–2025
27 km² · 100% of today's ward
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Current (2025–)
27 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 7 | Whole city | Difference (pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics | For 49.5% | 43.6% | +5.9 |
| 2021 | Fluoride in drinking water | Yes 67.4% | 61.6% | +5.8 |
| 2021 | Equalization payments | Yes 44.2% | 58.2% | -14.0 |
| 2021 | Year-round daylight saving time | Yes 41.5% | 48.5% | -7.0 |
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) | Myke Atkinson | $373,697 | $123,374 | 33% | $3,208 | |
| 2025 | Myke Atkinson, Terry Wong | $368,706 | $368,536 | 100% | $126,060 | |
| 2024 | Terry Wong | $362,945 | $274,805 | 76% | $33,305 | |
| 2023 | Terry Wong | $282,576 | $231,835 | 82% | $35,266 | |
| 2022 | Terry Wong | $278,400 | $254,769 | 92% | $22,824 | |
| 2021 | Druh Farrell, Terry Wong | $278,400 | $239,816 | 86% | $20,263 |
Spent includes the office's staff salaries; itemized is everything else. From the City Clerk's quarterly reports.