Blaine Hyggen running for mayor of Lethbridge this fall

Hyggen has told his campaign team that he wants to run an entirely positive campaign, and if he sees any of his team members trying to take it in a more negative direction, they will be asked to leave.

If elected, he wants to be fiscally responsible, increase the availability of affordable housing, ensure sustainable development, improve the efficiency of city operations, and come up with a plan to build a third bridge to the west side.

Safety, however, is at the top of his mind.

“Probably the number one thing I hear about on a regular basis is the safety in our community. As we all know, we were rated pretty high in the crime index for safety concerns, and it’s something that’s definitely number one and is probably leaps and bounds above a lot of other things.”

Hyggen believes that, instead of cutting money from the police budget, we should be adding to it.

In a lot of other areas, he would lean more on the fiscally conservative side and would consider “people over projects.”

Lethbridge is guaranteed a new mayor this fall as Chris Spearman will not be seeking re-election.

Four other candidates have already announced their bid for the mayoral seat.

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A list of candidates who have filed nomination papers, including those running for mayor, council, and school board in Lethbridge, can be accessed here.

General voting day is October 18, 2021.

by David Opinko

Blaine Hyggen running for mayor of Lethbridge this fall

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