Regina election 2024: Ward 5 profile and candidates [Video]

Ward 5 in Regina has a voting population of 20,618 and covers a large portion of the city’s east end.

It is made up of the Glencairn, Parkridge and Creek Side areas and the Dewdney East community association, as well as public-school subdivision four.

There are six new candidates vying for the spot in city hall with outgoing Coun. John Findura not seeking re-election after serving four terms on council.

Dharmesh Dave 

Dr. Dharmesh Dave holds a PhD in accounting and a Gold Medal in Master of Commerce.

He has been a Canadian resident for 12 years and says his life is shaped by a passion for education, spirituality and community service.

“In my role as a priest at the Regina Hindu Temple, I offer spiritual guidance and cultural leadership to a diverse community. Over the last nine years, I have also had the privilege of representing the Gujarati community as an …