In his second campaign for a seat on city council, Tim Hedden says he learned much from his unsuccessful bid in 2018.
He was in a crowded field of 19 candidates, finishing 15th with 1,711 votes.
He tells myFM he now has a much better understanding of a city councillor’s role.
As was the case four years ago, a key campaign issue for Hedden is homelessness.
Although he admits initially, he knew little about harm reduction as a pathway to addressing addiction issues in the city, Hedden now feels it is a viable option.
With the city’s continued vibrant growth and the potential for thousands of new jobs, he says a review of the city’s new transit operation with recommendations is warranted.
Hedden continues to be a strong supporter of stable funding for arts and culture in the community.
Hedden stresses he is not afraid to ask the tough questions in an effort to come up with viable solutions.
October 24 is municipal election day, with Aug. 19 the last day candidates can file nomination papers.
Written by Ian McCallum
