Regina election: Young mayor-elect readying to lead inexperienced council [Video]

Regina’s Mayor-elect Chad Bachynski has been dealt a hand of inexperience going into his first term in office.

Of the 10 councillors elected Wednesday in Regina’s civic election, just two are bringing previous council experience with them.

“Regina was looking for change,” Bachynski told CTV News following his election win. “They wanted to take a different direction and to look at some new, fresh ideas.”

Only incumbent councillors Shanon Zachidniak (Ward 8) and Jason Mancinelli (Ward 9) inked out victories when results became official Thursday.

Outgoing councillors Bob Hawkins (Ward 2), who was seeking a fourth term on council, and one-term councillor Terina Nelson (Ward 7) were defeated in their respective wards.

Six others chose not to seek re-election.

“The people getting in have different perspectives and we are bringing a different experience,” Bachynski said. “I’m excited to get to know council and start building the team and, look forward to what we can do together.”

A steep learning curve

Having …