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“Having known Jon as an Alderman, MLA, Businessman, BBQ enthusiast and as a valued friend, I have always admired the way he approaches every situation with a rare combination of integrity, perseverance, common sense and a genuine concern for other people – an unfortunately rare combination to find in any politician. Jon actually works with his focus on the needs of those he serves, rather than just on polishing his image. What a Mayor he would make!”
Robert Hayward, Purchasing & Product Research,
HOMERUN INTERNATIONAL INC
“Jon Lord was instrumental in the vision and strategy that laid the groundwork for all the successful revitalization initiatives in Victoria Park and the Beltline happening today.” Joel Lipkind, Owner, Ribtor
“Past leaders failed for 35 years to resolve.. the tough issues. Jon Lord made it happen, got the job done, and we are showing the benefits today.”
Mike Giammarco, Past President, Victoria Park Community Association
“Friends, in all my years in politics across the nation, I have never met a more dedicated Municipal Councilor than Jon Lord.” Paul Jackson, Calgary Sun
“Jon Lord is an independent cuss, who’s never met a political mess he (wasn’t) ready to wade into.”
Don Braid, Calgary Sun
"He is a great perseverer, hard worker… honest and gentlemanly, and has a great caring heart…he understands human and social problems well.”
Joseph Edison, Founder, World Job and Food Bank
"Jon Lord really does have to be one of the brightest bulbs on the porch..he not only talks the walk, but walks the talk.”
Paul Jackson, Calgary Sun
"Lord is unique. No one who knows him will deny that statement. The man has always been known for tossing out brainwaves while others would sit back and toss barbs at them from the peanut gallery. He didn’t mind standing as a minority of one. His supporters come from all over the political landscape.Lord is tough to pigeonhole. I know. He was my alderman. When it comes to money, he’s conservative. When it comes to people, he’s not."
Rick Bell, Calgary Sun
"Simple building code changes would do much to help working poor. Former Alderman Lord, who has advocated reform for years, thinks the key is in the province revising it’s fire and building codes to recognize basement suites. He’s onto something.” Calgary Herald Editorial, 2003
"Jon rises to the occasion, quietly gets the job done, and is a true champion of the underdog."
Greg Humphries, ( former Chair, Taxi Commission)
"Jon Lord is right" Diane Francis, Financial Post
“Jon’s dedication and passion for his community and city is well documented. He embodies the vibrancy and essence of what it means to be a true Calgarian. Jon is a successful business owner, a champion of the small business community and a voice for those that need to be heard. He has the pulse of what is truly going on at the civic level which gives Jon a ‘street credentials’ that is so vital today in addressing the needs of all Calgarians. I support Jon Lord for Mayor”.
Dwayne Klassen, Co-creator,
Power Completion 90 Day Challenge
“I have always been impressed with Jon’s enthusiasm for helping people and causes and for really making a difference for his constituents at all times. He’s thoughtful, courageous, and an entrepreneur – exactly what government needs!”
Bruce Lee, Performance and Productivity Coach
“I had the pleasure of working with Jon on an affordable housing task force. His prior work in the area of secondary suites was instrumental in our group endorsing secondary suites as a major opportunity to provide affordable housing for Calgarians. I found Jon courageous in presenting views that we not always mainstream, but always sensible. When you are in a group there is always a something that everyone is thinking, yet often goes unsaid – then when someone finally says it, everyone thinks, ‘I wanted to say that’. Jon would be the person who speaks up and says that. That’s a good quality for a leader”.
Sano Stante, President Elect, Calgary Real Estate Board
“Jon is a rare breed – common sense and compassion mixed with open mindedness and vision – just what the city of Calgary needs in a leader. Akin to Barack OBAMA, Jon is part of a new wave of politician – he lives beyond the partisan divisions that cause so many deadlocks in our society. While other politicians carry an axe to grind, Jon comes with a
hammer, ready to build bridges that will bring us all together.”
Anthony Burbidge, Singer, songwriter, speaker, author
“I have no hesitation in offering a personal recommendation for Jon Lord as a City of Calgary Mayoral Candidate. I have known Jon for many years and have worked with him in my roles as a community association president in Calgary; as a Calgary Stampede volunteer and as MC of the Barbecue on the Bow Festival. During that time Jon has been a successful businessman; an alderman; an MLA and president of the Barbecue on the Bow Festival Society. Jon has always impressed me as being a man of integrity - committed to his community; his city and his province. Here is a short anecdote that says a lot about Jon Lord. One time while Jon was an MLA, our community hosted a provincial leadership forum. Though Jon was not the MLA for our riding, he not only attended the forum but he stuck around after everyone had left to help us put away the chairs. Not even the riding MLA did that! Jon cares about people; doesn't mind getting his hands dirty and he helps take care of the details.March 26, 2010
Jim Powers , Sales Representative , J Powers Outdoors
“Jon Lord has the experience and vision to make a difference as Calgary’s next Mayor. He will challenge the status quo and ensure our tax dollars are well spent."
Mike Havery, Broker, Mortgage Architects
“Jon is a passionate entrepreneur who understands the power of big ideas, something sorely lacking in Calgary politics."
Jim Letourneau, Founder and Developer,
Big Picture Speculator Inc.
"Jon’s energy and vision combined with his political and business acumen make him a force to be reckoned with, in the community, the Province and the Nation.”
Mike Glennon, President and CEO, Evolve Energy Partners
“I have always been amazed by, and admired Jon’s foresight, energy and thoughtfulness in whatever he sets his mind on to do. As a business man, he started Casablanca – Calgary’s best video/dvd rental shop, and an Alderman in Calgary,
he spearheaded the effort to get the City ISO 14000 certified (which has resulted in some monumental tax and environmental savings) and as a community organizer he recognized the role BRZ could play in helping re-build and maintain strong Communities.”
Aarn Wennekers, VP Marketing and Business Development, Clean Pix Inc.
TELEWORK TESTIMONIAL / VISION
“I met Jon in the late 1990s when he was a Calgary Alderman. At that time, he was one of the only elected officials in Canada to actively promote telework. This was at a time when few had even heard of it, and those that did were wary of adopting it.
Ahead of his time, Jon had the uncommon vision to recognize the important potential of telework as a modern solution to resolve some of Calgary’s and Alberta’s thorniest problems, for example , tin the areas of transportation, the environment, recruitment, retention, employment for the disabled, personal and corporate productivity, etc.
In 1998 for Canadian Telework Day, Jon said ‘Telework is a solution which all levels of government as well as the private sector should be exploring”. In my view, if a lot more people teleworked like this we could significantly reduce rush hour traffic and save a lot of tax dollars by delaying infrastructure development.
Jon predicted that Calgary would one day lead the way with telework in Canada, much like many of the great cities in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Australia have already done.
Indeed his worked paved the way for the City of Calgary to be the first city in Canada to develop a comprehensive telework program for its own employees – one I helped develop. This led to the City actively promoting telework to its business community via the ‘Calgary Economic Development Workshift program’ www.wolrkshiftcalgary.com . In fact, City Council proclaimed April 19, 2010 as ‘Telework week’.
Since then, he as been a tireless supporter of telework. For example, as a member of provincial parliament, he urged all employers to take a look at telework, stating that their business might depend on it. He also recommended that they visit the Canadian Telework Association’s website www.ivc.ca to learn more about what can be done about telework in Calgary and Alberta and in Canada.
Many of his views on the subject are on public record in Alberta’s Legislative Assemble.
On a personal level, I know him to be a smart, innovative and approachable leader how believes in getting things done. I have no doubt that Jon would make a great Mayor." Bob Fortier, President, InnoVisions Canada, President
– Canadian Telework Association www.ivc.ca
More testimonials
“Jon is a detail-oriented, experienced leader who successfully marries his knowledge of looking after the bottom line with his respect for relationships with people from all walks of life. I have always found Jon to be pleasant, courteous, willing to learn and, above all, pragmatic.” May 26, 2010
Donna Dahl , CEO/Marketing Strategist , Ma Ko Ye Marketing
“I first met Jon through a business venture a number of years ago. I have always found him to be honest and open no matter what the situation. It has been a pleasure working with Jon and I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
April 14, 2010 Top qualities:Personable , High Integrity , Creative
“Our firm had several discussions with Jon in regards to financing and expanding our company. We found Jon to be a very effective communicator and his advice and assistance has proven to be valuable to our future. Jon is an individual that we learned you can bet on, he does what he says! Regards
April 6, 2010 Romeo (Ray) Prescott , President , MediaBoxx Ventures Inc.
“Jon's management skills and community initiatives truly make him a visionary and great at anything he sets his course on. In the busineness community, he is known to inspire and lead business owners towards greater success. His kind words while granting us a small business award still aspire us to continue up the same path as his-- of progress and sustainability.” April 3, 2010
Saqib Tariq , Co-owner , Minuteman Press Beltline
“Jon has a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and thought processes that give him strong insights to what is happening and what various possibilities have a reasonable probability of coming to pass.” April 2, 2010
David Pocock , Owner , Bright Sky Services
“I support Jon, because, as my Alderman, I experienced his comprehensive view of researching any and all municipal concerns. He listens carefully to his constituent's and follows thru with his advocacy. He thinks with imagination. Jon has set up meetings with Provincial Minister's and was treated as treated as a resourceful respectable advocate for my proposed Concept to Cabinet Minister's. He has the unique ability to synthesize complex subjects and capsulize a salient strategic format for a presentation. Jon would be a good Mayor.
Charles Hansen - Urban Design-Architect-Planner Development Consultant” March 27, 2010
“I have no hesitation in offering a personal recommendation for Jon Lord as a City of Calgary Mayoral Candidate. I have known Jon for many years and have worked with him in my roles as a community association president in Calgary; as a Calgary Stampede volunteer and as MC of the Barbecue on the Bow Festival. During that time Jon has been a successful businessman; an alderman; an MLA and president of the Barbecue on the Bow Festival Society. Jon has always impressed me as being a man of integrity - committed to his community; his city and his province. Here is a short anecdote that says a lot about Jon Lord. One time while Jon was an MLA, our community hosted a provincial leadership forum. Though Jon was not the MLA for our riding, he not only attended the forum but he stuck around after everyone had left to help us put away the chairs. Not even the riding MLA did that! Jon cares about people; doesn't mind getting his hands dirty and he helps take care of the details.March 26, 2010
Jim Powers , Sales Representative , J Powers Outdoors
“Throughout Jon's political career, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to be an effective and tireless representative for his constituients. Jon's strategic approach to examining and resolving issues, combined with his previous political experience would make him an extremely capable elected official.” March 25, 2010
Peter Davis , Chief of Staff to the Solicitor General , Government of Alberta
“Jon will bring a new and needed perspective to the Mayor's chair. His years of experience in elected office at the municipal and provincial levels give him the talents and abilities that make him worthy of your support. If you vote (and you should) - vote for Jon!” March 24, 2010
Ron Dahl , Director , Venturion Inc.
“Jon is a great communicator; he has fabulous perspectives and always a joy to discuss the political issues of the day. I would love to have Jon as my Mayor.” March 23, 2010
James Istvanffy , Executive Assistant , House of Commons
“Jon is intelligent, hard working and responsible person, he has leadership skill, and lots of energy to put the work at its end, we required such person for our country growth...” March 23, 2010
Top qualities:Expert , On Time , Creative Atul Kumar Mandvariya
“Jon asked me to introduce him for his intention to run for Mayor of City of Calgary. Jon was an Alderman, elected member of City Calgary Council, so he knows the city operation. Jon was a elected legislator MLA on the Government side, so he knows the government operation and process. He is also a business/financial person, so he knows operation of business and financial work.” March 23, 2010
Wayne Cao , Legislator, Deputy Speaker , Alberta Government
“I have always found Jon to be approachable, intelligent and a great communicator. I mostly recently worked with Jon regarding investing in a high-tech project and I appreciated his insightful questions and useful suggestions. I would like to see more of our elected leaders with the kind of small business and real-world finance experience that Jon posesses. Best of luck Jon!” March 23, 2010
Philip Doublet , Principal Consultant, Director , Doublet Management Consulting Ltd.
“Over the years, myself and other people in The Howard Group have been involved in a number of meetings with Jon to review a variety of different investment opportunites. At all times he was thorough in his review as well as professional and always a gentlemen. We wish him the best of luck.March 23, 2010
Grant Howard , President , The Howard Group Inc.
“I've met Jon on numberous occasions and have found he is dedicated to whatever he sets his mind to. I feel he would make an exceptional candidate for mayor because of his past experience in politics. Glen Beckel” March 23, 2010
Top qualities:Expert , High Integrity , Creative
“It is my impression that Jon would make a wonderful Mayor of Calgary! His desire to be in touch with the on-line community, his business savvy eye, and his many skills are the perfect talents of a great leader.” March 22, 2010
Kim Lorang (Phillips) , Author/Illustrator - using 3D technology ,
“I have known Jon for a number of years, most recently as a part of the CCC. Throughout the time that I have known him I have always been extremely impressed with his enthusiasm and integrity. He has demonstrated a committment to a high level of customer service and a sense of always being in tune with the people and work he is involved in. I have always been, and continue to be a strong supporter and would recommend Jon in a heartbeat.” March 22, 2010
Toni Guffei , President , Calgary Culture Club
“I first met Jon several years ago now, and every time we've talked I've been impressed with his knowledgeable, straightforward and honest approach to everything we have discussed.” March 22, 2010
Neil Speers , Owner , Speers Photography
“Jon has been a tireless supporter and ambassador for Calgary and Alberta in his many roles inside and outside of politics. His dedication and commitment to his ideals have made him an interesting and insightful colleague and I wish him luck in his run for Mayor!” March 22, 2010
Barry Davidson , Director Operations/Media Relations , Canadian Crime Prevention Centre
“It has been a pleasure getting to know Jon, our conversations have covered most topics you could suggest! Jon's inquiring approach is always supported by thoughtful observation and creative solutions. He isn't ready to settle for just any answer - but seeks to understand why. Jon is a good next step for Calgary and the region!” March 22, 2010
Nancy Lowery , Lead People Whisperer , The Natural Leader
“Jon is an upstanding community citizen. He is well known and respected by the business community. With his strong interpersonal and professional skills Jon would make an excellent addition to City counsel.” March 22, 2010
David Gordon , Senior Associate , Howard Group Inc
“I have known Jon since he was an alderman 20 years ago. Jon has had many great political ideas to serve his community. His extensive experience and practical approach would help The City of Calgary.” March 22, 2010
John Laszlo , Engineer , Engineering Consultant
“Jon is a man who gets results, cares about the community and is plugged in to the city in many ways. A big network guy, Jon likely has the resources in his group to assist you.” December 14, 2009
Grant Doyle , Publisher , The Social Insider
“Jon is a dedicated and tireless community worker, with a lot of really great ideas, and hugely valued citizen of Calgary. He has a profound knowledge of all things political, and a passion for working in politics to make the world a better place. Jon is a very successful entrepreneur and has extensive knowledge of government, campaigns, local and national issues, and current affairs. His background allows him to have deep insights into what is going on. Jon is very smart, sees issues from many sides and communicates very effectively. He also has excellent debating skills and loves gab and thrust of political life.” March 25, 2010
James Istvanffy , Strategy Training Consultant , Stratagem Solutions
“As an MLA Jon was ahead of his time promoting the use of leading edge technology and the need for government leadership to stimulate innovation and enhanced competitiveness, especially via his environmental initiatives.” September 22, 2009
Brian Lee CSP , Member of the Alberta Legislature, Calgary Buffalo , The Province of Alberta
“John is a very detail oriented and organized person. He is hard working. I have always found him to be trustworthy. I am happy to recommend Jon.” October 8, 2009
Ric McIver , Alderman , The City of Calgary
“Jon is a man with who has a deep caring attitude about the people he serves. He is a master networker and can pull off magic at the last minute. A pleasure to work with.” October 7, 2009
Grant Doyle , President , Pinnacle Mountain Speakers Bureau
“Jon has been an effective Alderman and brought forward many innovative ideas. Now in his new capacity Jon will continue to bring the same values and hard work ethics to any organization.” September 19, 2009
Marcel Latouche , President & CEO , MLG Associates
“As far as I know, Jon is capable and reliable person. He is dedicated to his work and a solid team player with result-oriented attitude. He has many good ideas. He maintains big picture view while doing the specific task. He was a good representative in City Council and a good legislator. I recommend him to be a company representative, a business partner or a team leader or a team member. Wayne Cao, MLA, Deputy Speaker, Alberta Legislative Assembly, Canada” September 18, 2009
Wayne Cao , Legislator, Deputy Speaker , Alberta Government
“I'm pleased to recommend Jon Lord as a dedicated and hard working member of Calgary City Council. I had the opportunity to see how diligently Jon worked on behalf of the citizens of Calgary in numerous Council and Committee meetings and one-on-one meetings. I came to respect his thoughtful decision making and his good advice. During his time on Council he made a welcome contribution to the high quality of governance we enjoy in Calgary.” September 18, 2009
Bill Peters , President & CEO , TELUS World of Science - Calgary
“As president of the Calgary Herald I came to know Jon's work well. Jon served as a skilled and dedicated alderman. Jon always put the interests of the city first. It's my pleasure to recommend Jon strongly.” September 18, 2009
Dan Gaynor , President and Publisher , The Calgary Herald
