Recall Gondek organizer frustrated with process, co-opt attempts [Video]

The man who started a movement to recall Calgary’s mayor is concerned a lack of regulations around the petition could put personal information at risk.

Landon Johnston stands behind his efforts but is frustrated with the process and, now, attempts to co-opt his campaign.

He started a petition to remove Jyoti Gondek because he was frustrated with city hall but now he’s feeling the same about the legislature.

“The minister knows I have some serious issues and questions with this,” Johnston said.

Johnston says there are concerning gaps in the recall legislation the province introduced in 2021.

He suspects the petition with his name on it has been used by others for their political purposes or data gathering.

“I warned the privacy commissioner halfway through this project that the loophole is anyone can co-opt this petition for their own gain,” he said.

“And I would rather die than have anybody’s …