Who’s running for city council in Regina this fall?

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With just one month of the official campaign period now complete, a number of candidates are already emerging to bid for a seat on Regina’s city council in the 2024 municipal election this fall.

The Leader-Post will provide a summary of who may — or may not — be on the ballot come election day on Nov. 13.

Here’s what we know so far:

Mayor of Regina:

Mayor Sandra Masters concluded her annual state of the city address in March with a promise to be watching the polls come fall as she awaits the results of her second run at the mayor’s seat. Masters was first elected in 2020.

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“There’s just a lot of work to do, and we’re not quite done it yet,” she told reporters at the time.

Ward 1

Current city councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk has announced she will not seek re-election for another term representing Ward 1. Stadnichuk was first elected in 2020.

“I am stepping down for personal reasons,” she said in a statement issued July 2. “I know I cannot continue at the pace I have been going for another four-year term.”

Candidate Jessie Morris is already vying for the seat — the first hopeful to put her name forward. A teacher and librarian, Morris cites community service as a motivator to enter municipal politics, according to her social media page.

Ward 2

Coun. Bob Hawkins says he intends to seek re-election to represent the neighbourhoods of Harbour Landing and Albert Park for a fourth term. He was first elected in 2012.

“I think there are a number of important issues outstanding,” Hawkins told the Leader-Post, listing “maintaining safe streets,” “keeping taxes reasonable,” ensuring a “healthy economy” and “developing a vibrant downtown” among them.

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“I’ve worked on all of them during the last three terms I’ve been a councillor, and I’d like to continue that work.”

Two other potential candidates have also declared their intent to contest Ward 2’s seat.

Chidi Igwe is the marketing manager for La Cité universitaire francophone at the University of Regina. A website for his campaign adds he is a former professor, public servant, and volunteer with various multilingual associations in Regina.

George Tsiklis is also taking another run after he finished second to incumbent Hawkins in 2020. His social media describes him as “your common sense, back-to-basics candidate” for Ward 2 and cites a passion to increase voter turnout and engagement.

Ward 3

Coun. Andrew Stevens announced earlier this spring he does not intend to run for a third term in Ward 3.

“After eight years on council, I’m looking forward to moving on to other things,” he said in a constituency newsletter.

David Froh has put forth his name as a potential fresh face for the vacancy. He is currently the vice-president of the Regina Food Bank and has previously worked with Economic Development Regina.

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Froh’s campaign site lists his priorities as “reducing inequality” for vulnerable citizens, sustainability, economy, and advancing “effective city services.”

Ward 4

Charles Umeh, a local film producer and advisor at Creative Saskatchewan, says he intends to seek candidacy for Ward 4, promising to be “a strong voice” for the southeast corner of the city. His campaign site currently highlights “empowering diversity, elevating voices” as a slogan.

Coun. Lori Bresciani has not shared her intentions as of yet. She was elected first in 2016 and acclaimed in 2020 due to no other candidates on the ballot.

Ward 5

Coun. John Findura has not yet publicly shared if he will seek another term. Findura was first elected in 2008, which makes him the longest-serving member of the current city council.

Ward 6

Dan LeBlanc declared in June he will seek re-election as the face of Ward 6 and a voice for inner-city neighbourhoods after a spicy debate over the location of the city’s emergency shelter. LeBlanc was first elected in 2020.

“It feels important that my voice is at the table, at least in the election, to say these remain important issues,” he said.

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Ward 7

Shobna Radons, currently the president of the Regina and District Labour Council, says she plans to run again for Ward 7, having previously campaigned in 2020 on a platform to make Regina “more affordable, accessible and inclusive.”

She was defeated by Terina Nelson, who was making her first bid for the seat. Nelson has not yet said if she intends to seek re-election for a second term.

Ward 8

Coun. Shanon Zachidniak, elected in 2020, has not yet shared if she will seek a second term.

Ward 9

Coun. Jason Mancinelli said he has not yet made a decision on running for re-election. Mancinelli has served two terms for Ward 9, first elected in 2016.

Ward 10

Coun. Landon Mohl has not stated his plans as of yet. Mohl was first elected in 2020.

The Leader-Post will update this article with new information as it is received.

lkurz@postmedia.com

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