Regina Municipal Election 2009 – Ward 3 is Heating Up
On Friday, July 24th, John Conway announced that he was going to run for City Council in Ward 3. Dr. Conway is a familiar face in and around Regina – he is a noted scholar and writer who spent 18 years on the Public School Board.
From what I have read, it sounds like Conway plans to run an interesting campaign. In statements, Conway has said that he wants to focus on tax policy environmental policy, affordable housing, preferential treatment for unions, heritage properties and affordable opportunities for culture and recreation. And, the Leader-Post quoted him as saying, “I think I share with many people a perception that the current council basically is carrying out an agenda that’s set forward by the business lobby.”
It will be interesting to watch Dr. Conway’s platform unfold as it sounds like it will create some interesting opportunities for dialogue. Let’s hope that the people of Regina rise up and take advantage of this opportunity.
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About Greg: Greg Hluska is an early 30s Regina guy. By day, he works in User Experience in a technology company and by night, he is an avid reader/writer who helps publish the Regina Streets Magazine. |
