Voters needs to do research before election

By Letter to the Editor on October 9, 2021.

Editor:
With the city election upon us very soon it is important that you become informed about the candidates. This year’s lineup of new challengers is very impressive. Research each candidate and see who aligns with your concerns the most. You don’t have to select eight names, you can just vote for those that you are sure about. Voting just to fill in names could nulify your vote for the person(s) you have selected.
Reading platforms and questioning the candidates will help get the best people for mayor and council. I want better, not status quo. I want taxes lowered. I want crime reduction. I want parks and green areas maintained. I want to see our city grow. I see no need for a performing arts centre that we can’t afford. I know we can’t afford a third bridge even though I want one. I see inefficient operations within the city that need to be fixed.
Talk about candidates with others and make an informed decision and we will start getting Lethbridge back on track. Our present council has been on a spending spree and was told so by past city managers. We need to focus on what we need not necessarily what we want.
With so many names on the ballot some will just check random names while others will use the alphabet method – first names get the check mark. Name recognition isn’t always the best way to elect our leaders either – would you hire Charles Manson to look after your teenagers for a weekend just because you recognize the name?
In closing, remember that politicians and diapers need to be changed regularily and for the same reason.
Reed Spencer
Lethbridge