Sean Wen-Hsiang Chu[2] (born 1962 or 1963) is a municipal politician who currently serves as councillor of Ward 4 in Calgary, Alberta.
[4] Chu was re-elected to represent Ward 4 in 2017 by capturing 48% of the votes (16,327) while the closest rival was Greg Miller with 41% (13,965) followed by Blair Berdusco and Srini Ganti.
[5] Chu was re-elected to represent Ward 4 in 2021 by capturing 43% of the votes (12,422) defeating rival DJ Kelly with 42% (12,370) by a small margin.
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Their calls were later joined by Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver, and MP Michelle Rempel Garner.
Fellow Calgary city council member Kourtney Branagan stated in a social media post that she herself was a victim of sexual assault and that "[we] cannot send a signal to the women of this city that those in leadership positions who are guilty of offences against women and minors are allowed to hold power.
"[10] Chu has faced calls to resign from all members of Calgary's city council including mayor Jyoti Gondek.