Carra confirmed he made the $300,000 down payment on the property to a family friend, Brian Kernick. The property was purchased by Kernick’s company, Kernick Enterprises Ltd.Article content“It was a classic Calgary handshake deal among close friends,” said the Ward 9 councillor.
When asked if he had ever done another deal in which a large amount of money had been exchanged without paperwork, Kernick said, “No, generally not.”“Everybody knew it,” he said, “Everybody. Councillors, neighbours, everybody was told. Everybody knew about it. I think there was some paperwork he didn’t fill out properly and maybe specify it. But it wasn’t like it was a secret.”Article content
“His being so open about his involvement and all the rest of it, I really think hurt us and how long it took to get approved,” said Kernick. “I feel I took a financial hit in a big way, sitting on this forever, because people were against the project.”Article content That promissory note is mentioned in the integrity commissioner’s report as having been filed on Jan. 12, 2021. The report notes Carra did not update his council financial disclosure paperwork to reflect his interest in 66 New Street until Nov. 10, 2021.
Picture this. 1. Cnlr. McLean or Chu gives $300k to say a Jayman or a Qualico (what gccarra refers to as 'fringe developers who build snout houses). 2. The money trail is undocumented and the Cnclr decides not to disclose this interest. 3. The appreciation is ⬆️ by ~$600k 1/
I didn't know, so no, not 'everybody knew'.
Honestly this requires an immediate police investigation and a suspension from council. Where is the mayors and other councillors outrage? If it walks and talks like a duck it most likely is a duck!
The lack of remorse and inability to understand the severity of his fraudulent behaviour is exactly why gccarra should be removed from office. An insincere apology is insufficient for an ethics violation of this size. resignCarra yyccc
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