Election nominations are now closed

As nominations for the Regina municipal election came to a close Wednesday afternoon, the city’s official elections website listed five mayoral candidates, 43 candidates for city councillor, 16 people vying for a spot on the public school board and 17 for its Catholic counterpart.

Incumbent John Findura, who represents Ward 5, was the only councillor candidate without a competitor. Three public school board candidates, meanwhile, are so far going it alone.

One mayoral candidate, transit operator Robert Allin, withdrew from the race this week. He told the Regina Leader-Post he wasn’t anticipating having to take a long leave of absence to campaign.

All candidates have until 4 p.m. on Thursday to withdraw their bid.

Here are some of the latest candidates to put their names forward:

MIKE PARISONE (WARD 2)

Mike Parisone, a council candidate for Ward 2, is an investment specialist with Sun Life Financial. His main areas of interest are the appropriate use of property taxes, crime reduction, infrastructure, economic development and policing. In his Elections Regina profile, Parisone notes that he is a “good friend” of former mayor Pat Fiacco.

LORI BRESCIANI (WARD 4)

Lori Bresciani has a few thoughts to improve quality of life for Ward 4 residents. First off, she wants to better communicate with them through regular public meetings. She thinks city hall should focus on inclusivity, safety and sustainability while being prudent about spending taxpayers’ dollars and

transparent about how it is doing so. She also wants to target traffic, housing and development. Bresciani has experience in government and business.

ASHLEY DEACON (WARD 6)

Ashley Deacon, a senior mental health clinician and crisis worker with Mobile Crisis Services, says she has witnessed what Ward 6 needs from the front line. She thinks the Regina Revitalization Initiative needs to be approached with residents’ interests in mind. Deacon also wants to see more funding and focus on community organizations.

DAVID LERAT (WARD 6)

David Lerat says he is “passionate about public policy, youth mobilization, and First Nations issues.” If elected as councillor in Ward 6, Lerat envisions pushing for

more affordable housing and public safety projects. Plus, he thinks partnerships between businesses and community groups could help improve the ward. Lerat is a journeyman plumber with a business in the Warehouse District.

JONAS COSSETTE (WARD 7)

A residential property appraiser with Crown Appraisals is eyeing the Ward 7 council seat. Jonas Cossette plans to zero in on public safety and infrastructure if elected.

JAMES DULMAGE (WARD 7)

James Dulmage says if elected to city council in Ward 7, he will “challenge the status quo, ask the tough questions, and think outside the box.” His priorities include addressing violent crime, racism and affordable housing. Dulmage currently works for the provincial government as a business analyst.