N.S. news: Halifax mayoral candidates speak out [Video]

Sixteen people have thrown their hats in the ring for the upcoming Halifax Regional Municipality mayoral race. CTV News Atlantic reached out to them to ask about their political backgrounds, the big issues they believe are facing the region, and why they feel they’re best-suited for the job. Some of their answers have been edited for grammar and clarity.

CTV News Atlantic reached out to candidate Bob Anders, but did not receive a response before publication. We also could not find contact information for candidates Greg Frampton or Ross Rankin.

Alex Andreas

What is your political background?

I’m not a career politician, nor do I lean to either side; I’ve built my experience on the ground as a former Level 2 compliance officer for the municipality, enforcing bylaws and provincial acts and the MGA and Halifax Charter. I worked directly with planners, developers, contractors, other enforcement agencies, communities, businesses, and residents to solve problems and ensure our city’s standards were met. …