10.24.2009

Candidate Profiles: Who's Running for Council?

Yesterday, we ran through the candidates for the mayor's office. Today, we're looking at the 22 people who've stepped forward to run for spots on city council.

Curious to know who's guiltily reading a Dan Brown novel or how many candidates say they are reading a book by Barack Obama? Wondering how many Captain Kirks we could wind up with on council? (Which leads one to wonder if council can handle that much Shatner?) The answers to these questions and many more are below....

Ward 1
ANDY ASHERBRANNER says he's running for council because he's tired of the people we elect not listening to the people who elect them. Read Andy's complete profile.
LOUIS BROWNE says he's running for re-election to council because he feels indebted to Regina and Ward 1 for all they have given him. Read Louis' complete profile.
SHAWN KUSTER says he's running for council because it's an opportunity to be involved with and serve his community. Read Shawn's complete profile.

Ward 2
JOCELYN HUTCHINSON, who is running for re-election in Ward2, was unfortunately not able to respond to our candidate questionnaire just yet. When she does, we'll be sure to post it to the blog.
HEATHER MCINTYRE says she is running for council because she believes she wants to ensure Regina's growth is managed responsibly. Read Heather's complete profile.

Ward 3
FRED CLIPSHAM says he is running for re-election to council because he wants to follow through on the plans set in motion by the current council. Read Fred's complete profile.
JOHN CONWAY says he is running for council because the current council is dominated by business interests and he want to force significant policy debate. Read John's complete profile.
SHIRLEY DIXON says she is running for council because she wants to move issues forward that are important to Regina's citizens. Read Shirley's complete profile.
DON YOUNG says he is running for council because he can make competent, conscientious decisions which will make a beneficial contribution to the city. Read Don's complete profile.

Ward 4
MICHAEL FOUGERE is the winner by acclamation in Ward 4. This will be his fifth term on council. Read Michael's complete profile.

Ward 5
JOHN FINDURA says he is running for council because he knows the issues that are important to Reginans and he wants to ensure they are raised. Read John's complete profile.
BILL GRAY says he is running for re-election because he believes in Regina's future there are decisions that should be made based on fairness and experience. Read Bill's complete profile.

Ward 6
BRENDA MERCER says she is running for council because she is committed to affordable housing, safer neighbourhoods and stronger communities. Read Brenda's complete profile.
WADE MURRAY says he is running for re-election in Ward 6 because he wants to ensure taxes are carefully and prudently invested in the community. Read Wade's complete profile.

Ward 7
DANNY BEREHULA says he is running for council because he believes Ward 7 has not received its fair share of infrastructure and services. Read Danny's complete profile.
SHARRON BRYCE says she is running for re-election because she listens to the issues residents bring forward and sees that those issues are resolved. Read Sharron's complete profile.

Ward 8
MICHAEL O'DONNELL says he is running for re-election because he wants to see recommendations made in the many reviews the city has undertaken are implemented in a reasonable and realistic manner. Read Michael's complete profile.
DONNA STANDINGREADY says she is running for council because she believes there is a disconnect between the city and its residents and she wants to engage people in decision making. Read Donna's complete profile.

Ward 9
TERRY HINCKS hasn't had a chance to respond to our questionnaire yet.

Ward 10
MICHAEL CASSANO says he is running for council because he wants to ensure people are kept in the loop and have their input included into the city's strategies for growth. Read Michael's complete profile.
JERRY FLEGEL says he is running for re-election because he is passionate about representing the interests of Ward 10 and finds it exhilarating to help citizens resolve the concerns they bring forward. Read Jerry's complete profile.
CHRIS SZARKA has been sent a few messages but still hasn't gotten back to us.

2 comments:

observer said...

when you say Cr Hutchinson "was unfortunately not able to respond" are they the words she used?

Paul Dechene said...

Nope. They're mine. I'm just trying to get the point across that she has a valid reason.

Actually, as Stephen W points out in the print issue, all three of the non-responders deserve to get cut some slack as no one was given a tremendous amount of time to respond.

That said, big thanks to everyone who got their answers in.