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George Chahal
George Chahal is a municipal politician who currently serves as Councillor of Ward 5 in Calgary, Alberta. He was first elected in 2017.

Before Politics, Early life, and Education
George was born and raised in Calgary, he spent most of his childhood in Saddleridge. He has lived and worked in Northeast Calgary for over 40 years. He is married and has 3 daughters. In his previous career, he was a small business owner and successful entrepreneur. He went to the University of Calgary where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and a Master of Environmental Design (Planning). Mr Chahal has been seen very passionate about sports especially playing competitive ice and ball hockey.

City Councillor
George believes Calgary has become one of the main growth engines of the Canadian economy, it requires a clear vision for our changing city. His vision includes taking decisive action and having the political will to make tough decisions. Ward 5s diversity is the strength and an opportunity for the people to create prosperity for our Ward and all Calgary. Being Councillor of Ward 5, he will attempt to ensure Council manages growth in a responsible manner. This includes working with all levels of government and non-governmental organizations. With his experience in planning and development and education in urban planning, Mr Chahal believes he has the experience and expertise necessary to provide proactive solutions and leadership to manage the future growth and to help meet Calgarian’s needs.