Calgary's mayor defiantly told council "Just watch me" amid criticism over city projects and budget decisions.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek told city council members "Just watch me" during a Nov. 21, 2025, meeting, asserting her resolve amid criticism over city projects and budget decisions. The defiant remark, captured on video and widely shared, highlighted tensions between her administration and opposition councillors over infrastructure delays, rising costs, and governance transparency. Gondek defended her leadership as essential for long-term growth and fiscal responsibility, though no new policy details were announced. The exchange intensified public debate over accountability and city planning in Calgary.