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SCOTT, Gareth
For Mayor
City of Red Deer
About the Candidate
Gareth is running for Mayor of Red Deer to bring proven leadership at a time when the city faces financial strain, safety concerns, and housing pressures. With 20+ years managing multi-million-dollar projects in forestry, agriculture, and oil and gas, he has delivered results where efficiency and accountability matter most. A business owner and consultant, Gareth understands local challenges. Not a career politician, he brings practical solutions to ensure City Hall works for residents.
Candidate Priorities
| Fiscal Responsibility | Red Deer’s finances are strained, with revenues falling short and reserves under pressure. I’ll bring proven management to review the budget, rebuild reserves, and focus spending on core services so families are protected and the city stays stable. |
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| Safe & Thriving Communities | Public safety is fragile—first responders are stretched thin. Residents feel unsafe. I’ll lead solutions: support responders, address unsafe camps with real help, and renew downtown so families feel safe in neighborhoods and parks. |
| Growing Red Deer’s Economy | Businesses face outdated zoning and slow approvals, while companies move to nearby areas. I’ll modernize zoning, speed permits, attract new businesses, and support local owners so Red Deer’s economy grows, jobs stay here, and downtown is renewed. |
| Housing That Works for Red Deer | Housing pressures are rising, driven by Ottawa’s one-size-fits-all programs that don’t fit Red Deer. I’ll deliver a made-in-Red-Deer plan that reflects local incomes, strengthens neighborhoods, and ensures funding meets our community’s needs. |
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