Here is a look at all 14 candidates for Fort Saskatchewan’s six City Councillor seat. Presented in the order that the declared their candidacy.

Pierre Lautischer

Pierre Lautischer is a former Rotary Club member, former private investigator, financial planner and currently an Emergency Communications Officer with the Edmonton Police Service.

He has also written: "Become a Millionaire for What it Makes of You."

He urges everyone to vote and promises to focus on safety and financial transparency.

"We can't lose sight of the fact entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our economy," he noted during the election forum.

Patrick Noyen

First elected in 2021, Patrick Noyen claims to have helped keep taxes lower during this past term on City Council.

He was one of those reluctant to move ahead with the second fire hall, but did support the new pool.

He promises to take a hard look at the budget for both of these projects, particularly their proposed operating budgets.

Despite being the youngest candidate this election, Noyen operates his own landscaping company and has a young family.

Allan Wesley

Allan Wesley is the chair of the Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership and an associate professor with the Department of Decision Sciences at MacEwan University. He is also a volunteer with the food bank.

Wesley supports red tape reduction and believes in collaborative governance. He strongly supports the second fire hall.

He wants to have full public input into any new land use plan and supports preserving "the unique character of each community."

Brian Kelly

Retired Chartered Accountant Brian Kelly regularly dominates and delays Council meetings to the point of being rude and obnoxious, especially when things don't go his way.

His stated focus is to reduce taxes. He will continue to oppose the new pool, second fire hall. public transit, and many other projects. But he says we need a new 18-hole golf course.

He spends winters out of town and rarely if ever takes part in public events, attending many Council meetings only via video link.

Simi Akintunde

Similoluwa Akintunde is a member of Fort Saskatchewan's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. She holds a Master of Science in International Human Rights Law from Oxford, and is an officer with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

She wants to ensure safer streets and get the second fire hall built.

She also supports better transit, promises to be active in the community and hopes to attract more doctors to town.

Gale Katchur

Fort Saskatchewan's longest ever serving Mayor wants to stay on as a  mere City Councillor. This will let her keep a vote on Council and see the new pool and second fire hall built.

Gale Katchur can also help the new mayor maintain extensive contacts with neighbouring communities, as well as the provincial and federal governments this way.

As Mayor, Katchur set a new standard for public appearances, attending and promoting everything that was happening in town.

Stuart McGowan

Sheeptown Players star Stuart McGowan is making yet another attempt at a seat on City Council.

An active volunteer for all of his 25 years in town, he has served on the Historical Society, Library Board and Multicultural Society, among others.

McGowan believes in collaborating with others and wants to see more support for the arts.

He brings community knowledge and good credentials to the race, but has repeatedly failed seem to convince enough voters.

This is his fifth attempt.

Birgit Blizzard

Birgit Blizzard served one term on Council in 2013, but lost her seat in the 2017 election. She then saw success in the 2021 election.

Blizzard established the Blizzard Cloggers dance group, as well as volunteering with local ringette. "I feel a Council member's role is more than just attending meetings, but to be present in the community,."

During her time on City Council she has supported better transit service. She was also one of the few Council members that did not delay the second fire hall project.

John Mather

John Mather tried to get elected to City Council in 2004 and 2007 before succeeding in 2010. He supported the unpopular new city hall building and then lost his seat in the 2013 election.

Mather now opposes big projects and wants to review the new pool and second fire hall projects.

He feels voters are now questioning these projects. "Taxpayers are wondering if they're getting value for the money," he said at Thursday's election forum.

He wants to get a college/trade school for Fort Saskatchewan.

Hans Aladejebi

Tolulope Hans Aladejebi is a lead attorney with City Law in Fort Saskatchewan.

His first job upon arriving in Fort Saskatchewan was with Walmart.

Aladejebi believes citizens should get more involved in policing, and wants to continue door knocking even after the campaign in order to stay in touch with the community.

He also proposes setting up a business advisory council and to hold monthly neighbourhood meetings to make it easier for citizens to connect with City Council and each other.

Gordon Harris

Former senior City of Fort Saskatchewan manager Gordon Harris is looking for a third term on City Council.

Harris has been a management consultant, and worked with other municipal governments from around Alberta. He therefore had extensive experience even before being elected.

Harris supports the new pool. He voted to go ahead with the second fire hall in March, rather than delaying his decision as did so many others. He wants the new Land Use Bylaw to be what the public wants.

Greg Tonn

Greg Tonn is a Technical Security Specialist at Shell Scotford, and a volunteer coach with Fort Saskatchewan Minor Hockey.

He did not attend the civic election forum held last Thursday and has made no official promises or statements.

Ericson Mahawan

Ericson Mahawan moved to Fort Saskatchewan with his family seven years ago. He has been involved with several local Filipino organizations since then.

Mahawan says he believes in public private partnerships to build new facilities and wants to see the local business permit process streamlined.

He blames incumbent City Councillors for raising taxes and higher water and energy costs.

Please note that City Council has no power over water or energy costs.

Arjun Randhawa

Arjun Randhawa was 20 years old when elected to City Council in 2013. He then tried to get elected Mayor in 2017, but was soundly defeated despite spending a record of dollars amount on his campaign.

Since then, Randhawa has been busy earning degrees from Harvard and Cambridge and getting married. He is currently American Express Centre for Excellence Chief of Staff.

He came back to town this year.

"Taxes are the only concern I've heard at the door," he says.