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Nelson: Calgary can’t afford another four years of status quo in mayor's office

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Chris Nelson : Calgary 's reputation as one of the world's most livable cities is dropping like a stone.

Nelson : The Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Global Liveability Index announced we dropped from fifth place to 18th .

He says it's no surprise, given the shambolic last few years we’ve suffered through, thanks to the endless machinations consuming city hall.

Despite this woeful record, Mayor Jyoti Gondek is still the favourite to top the municipal poll come October .

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