Calgary community association done with Coun. Sean Chu, wants action from premier

A community association wants nothing to do with Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu, and is calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to hold him accountable for his actions.

In an open letter addressed to Smith, along with MLA’s Rebecca Shulz and Jeremy Nixon, Mayor Jyoti Gondek, and Chu himself, the North Haven Community Association is “in support of your oversight decision” to review Chu and the Calgary Police Commission’s review.

NHCA’s Open Letter to Premier Danielle Smith Regarding the Current Situation Related to Councillor Sean Chu.https://t.co/L3fx4jY4qf

— North Haven Calgary (@NorthHavenYYC) November 28, 2022

“Our directors and volunteers abide by our Abuse Prevention Protocol. As per this policy, we believe in offering a safe and harassment-free Community Association,” the letter reads, written by Jody Breen, the president of the North Haven Community Association, and Alex MacKinnon, the vice president.

“In light of his continued actions, we feel Councillor Sean Chu should not attend or participate in our community events or meetings. This behaviour is not representative of, or welcome at, events or meetings hosted by the North Haven Community Association,” it continued.

“His actions, both recent and past, have consistently demonstrated an abuse of power that is in direct conflict with the standards of integrity and ethical behaviour that is expected of our elected government officials.”

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The embattled councillor has been riddled with controversy, including allegations of sexual misconduct involving a teenage girl and recently photographing the mayor’s license plates to share publically.

“I can’t trust that individual to represent our city, and I really can’t have him bringing initial remarks for the day we are marking violence against women,” Gondek said to reporters on Nov. 15.

There wasn’t an explanation for why he was taking photos. Chu did apologize, but Gondek did not accept the apology.

“I want this man to not be able to do this job. I want him to resign,” Gondek said.

Chu was to be deputy mayor when council marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6.

Calgary council voted unanimously to send the Calgary Police Commission’s review of the 1997 police misconduct investigation involving Chu to the premier’s office.

The motion is intended to create more action on the matter as there have been continued calls for Chu’s resignation.

The premier’s office said that Smith instructed her two Deputy Ministers of Justice and Public Safety to review the police commission’s file review “to determine whether any further action should be taken in light of the findings outlined in the document.”

“These allegations are serious and we do not take them lightly. Elected representatives at all levels need to conduct themselves in all matters with the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour,” the statement read.