Coun. Kim Robinson has become the first person to enter the mayor’s race in the upcoming municipal election, while a fourth person has submitted papers to become a city councillor.
Robinson has served as a city councillor since 2020, after receiving 2,195 votes or 7.5 per cent of the vote in that municipal election.
His election profile on the City of Moose Jaw’s website says:
“Born in our city to a large family reliant on small business and community, I know both hardship and hard work. Formally educated in business and finance, equally educated in the beneficial failures of entrepreneurship, making small, increasingly informed decisions until you've learned to recognize opportunity.
“I plan to create a strategy of economic development with active participation of community members. This strategy will not only be about attracting outside investments but will also nurture local entrepreneurship, innovation, and promotion that will benefit all of us.
“I am a leader not a manager. Rather than having another progressive council I urge voters to help me choose and lead a council that actually makes progress, progress through common sense, not more nonsense. Council and Administration must be accountable to our citizens for Moose Jaw to succeed.
“My vision, a legacy of a resilient, thriving Moose Jaw for now and future generations.”
Meanwhile, Godwin Ezizor is the fourth person to enter the race looking to score a city councillor seat. His biography on the city’s website says:
“I am running for councillor to bring my unique global experience to the City of Moose Jaw. I have over 20 years’ experience in the upstream/downstream oil & gas industry; also holding academic qualifications from the University of Portsmouth, UK, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Briercrest Seminary, amongst others.
“I have developed strong visionary skills ready to serve in council; having served here in Saskatchewan as a director, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Association, board director, provincial Saskatchewan Soccer Association, and board/pastoral roles in local Saskatchewan churches. I have also been on non-profit missions to over 15 nations.
“If elected, my focus will be a three-point agenda: improving infrastructure for sustainable growth, fostering entrepreneurship to strengthen the local economy, and enhancing public safety through community-driven initiatives.
“With an extensive international worldview, I pledge to bring transparency, accountability, and a servant-leader mindset to make Moose Jaw a thriving, inclusive city for all!”
There is still time for residents to submit their paperwork for the 2024 municipal election. The deadline to give that information to city hall is Wednesday, Oct. 9 by 4 p.m.
