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Jeromy Farkas

Jeromy Farkas is a Canadian politician and non-profit executive who became the 38th mayor of Calgary in 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeromy Farkas is a Canadian politician and non-profit executive who became the 38th mayor of Calgary in 2025. He previously served as Calgary city councillor for Ward 11 from 2017 to 2021 and later returned to municipal politics after a failed 2021 mayoral bid. Farkas is one of Calgary's youngest mayors and has emphasized affordability, safety, and pragmatic governance.

Early life and education

Farkas was born in or around 1985–1986 and was raised in Calgary. He studied political science at the University of Calgary and also worked there in administrative and research roles.

Political career

He was elected to Calgary City Council in 2017 as Ward 11 councillor and served until 2021. He later ran for mayor in 2021 and returned to the race again before being elected mayor in 2025.

Mayor of Calgary

Farkas became mayor of Calgary in 2025, succeeding the previous mayor after a close election. Public reporting describes him as emphasizing affordability, safety, and pragmatic governance.

Public profile and advocacy

Outside elected office, Farkas has been active in non-profit and community work. Reports also note fundraising hikes, including long-distance treks for local charities.

Key facts

  • Elected as Calgary's 38th mayor in 2025.
  • Served one four-year term as Ward 11 city councillor from 2017 to 2021.
  • Was one of Calgary's youngest city councillors when first elected.
  • Holds a political science degree from the University of Calgary.
  • Ran for mayor in 2021 and finished second before winning the office in a later election.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent municipal politician in Calgary, Alberta, and his career is directly relevant to Canadian local government and civic politics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeromy Farkas?
Jeromy Farkas is a Canadian politician and non-profit executive who became mayor of Calgary in 2025.
What office did he hold before becoming mayor?
He served as the Ward 11 councillor on Calgary City Council from 2017 to 2021.
What did he study?
He earned a political science degree from the University of Calgary.
When did he first run for mayor?
He ran for Calgary mayor in 2021 and finished second.
What is his connection to Calgary?
He was born and raised in Calgary and has represented the city in elected office.

References

  1. City of Calgary — https://www.calgary.ca/council/mayor/bio.html
    Supports: Official biography, mayoral office, education, councillor history, and community work.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeromy_Farkas
    Supports: Basic biographical details, council service, and mayoral role.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jeromy-farkas-calgary-mayoral-candidate-1.6202499
    Supports: 2021 mayoral candidacy and election result context.
  4. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jeromy-farkas-narrowly-beats-sonya-sharp-in-election-marked-by-long-lines-low-turnout-9.6946440
    Supports: 2025 election result and mayoral succession context.
  5. The Hub — https://thehub.ca/2025/10/22/will-the-real-jeromy-farkas-please-stand-up-calgarys-next-mayor-rides-his-new-centrist-identity-to-victory/
    Supports: Reporting on his political repositioning and campaign framing.