Regina election 2024: Ward 8 candidates [Video]

Ward 8 covers the west and central portion of the city and has a voting population of 19,536. It includes the community associations of Dieppe-Westerra, North Central, McNab, Rosemont Mount Royal, as well as school subdivision five.

North Central was previously in Ward 3 but was moved into Ward 8 this year when new boundaries were drawn up.

It is one of four wards with an incumbent councillor seeking re-election, with Coun. Shanon Zachidniak looking for a second term at city hall.

Shanon Zachidniak

During her time on city council, Zachidniak has led efforts to expand fare-free transit and advance Regina’s Energy and Sustainability Framework, according to her candidate profile.

She serves as a vice-chair on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund Council.

According to her candidate profile, she is focused on improving transparency and accountability, creating a vibrant and inclusive city, and finding new ways to fund projects.

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