Regina mayoral candidate profile: Bill Pratt [Video]

Bill Pratt believes three decades spent working with non-profits has prepared him to lead city council in his hometown.

The former CEO of Eden Care Communities hopes to inspire during his run for the top job.

“People want us to do better. We have not given up on Regina, people want us to succeed,” he told CTV News.

Prior to his six years at Eden Care, Pratt served as the director of development for the Winnipeg Art Gallery as well as the President and CEO Manitoba’s Lung Association.

Pratt explained that’s he’s toyed with the prospect of getting into civic politics for a long time – but was pushed to do so this past year New Year’s Eve.

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