Calgary city councillor says he hasn’t signed petition to recall Mayor Gondek, blames typo

Mayor Jyoti Gondek (left) and Coun. Sean Chu (right). The councillor says he has signed a petition calling for the removal of Gondek as mayor, as have some of his family members. (CityNews images)

By Tiffany Goodwein

Posted Mar 12, 2024 1:04 pm.

Last Updated Mar 13, 2024 8:15 am.

Has Sean Chu signed the petition calling for Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s removal from office?

It isn’t really clear at this point.

This morning, the Ward 4 councillor replied to a question via email — from Feb. 10 — about whether he had signed it, indicating he and all his family members had signed “the form.”

A screenshot showing an email reply from Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu replying to an email from a CityNews reporter on whether or not he had signed his name to a petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek. (CityNews image)
A screenshot showing an email reply from Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu replying to an email from a CityNews reporter on whether or not he had signed his name to a petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek. (CityNews image)
A screenshot showing an email reply from Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu to an email from a CityNews reporter on whether or not he had signed his name to a petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek. (CityNews image)
A screenshot showing an email reply from Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu to an email from a CityNews reporter on whether or not he had signed his name to a petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek. (CityNews image)

However, since CityNews published the story online, Chu has taken to the X account listed on his council website, saying he regrets the miscommunication and hasn’t signed the recall petition.

CityNews has reached out for further information.

There has been plenty of tension between the mayor and councillor over the years.

A couple of years ago, Chu admitted to taking a photo of the mayor’s license plate, and sharing the information.

READ MORE: Campaign to recall Calgary mayor reaches halfway mark, organizer remains motivated

Gondek said she felt her safety was compromised.

Chu was removed from serving as deputy mayor, and had to take a training course as a result.

Most recently, the mayor called out the councillor for using a sexually suggestive word during a council meeting.

Chu apologized but said he didn’t think the word used was as controversial as the mayor thought.

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