Jeromy Farkas is the 38th mayor of Calgary.  

Mayor Farkas was born and raised in East Calgary to parents wanting to build a great Canadian life for their family. Growing up, he worked in fast food and on the factory line in Forest Lawn, Marlborough, and Ogden before getting a degree in political science from the University of Calgary. At UCalgary, he also worked as the Executive Administrator for the Israel Studies Program and as a Research Team Lead in the Faculty of Medicine. 

In 2017, he was elected as one of Calgary’s youngest city councillors. During his term, he championed public transparency, financial responsibility, and community safety. As Councillor, he also served as a Calgary Police commissioner and director of the Calgary Housing Company. Four years later, he ran for mayor, coming in second place. 

In 2022, he hiked the 4,300-kilometer Pacific Crest Trail from the Mexico border to Canada to fundraise over $225,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary. A year later, he hiked 25 Rocky Mountains in 25 days to raise over $43,000 for The Alex Community Health Centre. He has since served as a non-profit director, community volunteer, and CEO of Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation–a role he held until earlier this year when he resigned to commit to his run for mayor. 

Today, Mayor Farkas, along with your City Council, is committed to making Calgary a great place to make a living and a great place to make a life!