Twenty of the 24 candidates running for city council took part in a candidates forum put on by the Kinsmen Club on Monday night at the Centennial Auditorium in Peacock Collegiate.
Taking part in the forum were:
- Heather Eby
- Steven White
- Dave Stevenson
- Sam Morrison
- Doug Blanc
- Jamaal James
- Carla Delaurier
- Godwin Ezizor
- Zac Monchamp
- John Adams
- Darrell Markin
- Dawn Luhning
- Patrick Boyle
- Scott Montgomery
- Ashlea Street
- Jana Horsnall
- Michelle Christie
- Jeff Goodnough
- Carolyn Ross
- Perry Haug
Moderated by Lyle Johnson, the evening began with each candidate being given three minutes to introduce themselves and lay out their platform.
Following the opening remarks, the candidates took questions from the audience. Some of the topics that were asked about included:
- Homelessness and shelters
- Taxation
- Multiculturalism and diversity
- Street conditions
- The Agrifood Industrial Park
- Engaging with residents
- Priority of youth
- Public safety
- Outside influences on decisions
- Size of council and term limits
- SAMA
The candidates are vying for the six spots around the council table.
Residents are reminded that there are advance polls on Tuesday and Thursday this week from noon to 6 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Centre on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds.
Election day is Nov. 13. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are polling stations at the Moose Jaw Golden Nugget Centre, the Cosmo Senior Centre, Minto United Church and Church of Our Lady.
Below you can watch the forum in its entirety as well as a video released by Chris Warren, who was unable to attend: