Election 2024: Campaign Roundup - Day 12

Welcome to Day 12 of our Regina 2024 Campaign Roundup!

With the 2024 municipal election underway, we'll be bringing you daily updates on all the policy proclamations, platform promises, and political point-scoring from the campaign trail.

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Campaign Roundup - Day 12:

• Advocates and local leaders in Saskatchewan are urging higher civic engagement. They argue that municipal issues directly impact residents’ daily lives more than other government levels, and greater participation could enhance overall political involvement. We agree! You can sign up to volunteer for Common Sense Regina here.
  
  
• CTV profiled mayoral candidate Shawn Sparvier. He aims to increase City income by expanding into private health services and partnering with Indigenous companies. He envisions reducing property taxes, boosting job growth to address homelessness, and revitalizing downtown with community-led initiatives.
  
  
• CTV also profiled the candidates running for Ward 8. Incumbent Shanon Zachidniak is prioritizing transparency, accountability, and sustainability efforts. Alex Tkach is focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and cost-effective grassroots initiatives. Cory Terry is emphasizing responsibility, safe infrastructure, and strong representation for the ward. Mohammad Zafar aims to improve road and sidewalk maintenance, support local businesses, and enhance neighbourhood safety, and Shannon Orell-Bast is committing to advocate for residents' best interests.
  
  
• The Regina Leader-Post’s City Hall reporter asked all of the Council candidates about their stance on the new $245 million facility replacing the Lawson Aquatic Centre. Today, they published the responses, and you can view them here.
  
  
• CBC asked mayoral candidates about their number one issue. Eight of the candidates chose to participate, and the video can be viewed here.

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