And then there were six.
Dustin Brears announced today he will be seeking a seat on Yorkton Council, joining four incumbents and Dick DeRyk to take the plunge so far.
Brears ran last election, just missing a seat, polling eighth.
This time he hopes some added experience will help him earn a seat at the table.
鈥淚鈥檝e always been interested in government,鈥� he said, adding the run four years ago 鈥渨as certainly a good learning opportunity.鈥�
Brears said the decision to run again was ultimately a rather easy one to take.
鈥淚 really wanted to do it. There was no doubt in my mind I wanted to run again,鈥� he said.
There was however the question of time, with a relatively new business, he is part of Credence Construction Ltd., and family time. Brears said after discussing his run with family and at work, and everyone being supportive, he took out his papers.
And over the ensuing years Brears said he has tried to be more active in regards to the city, being first a member and then chair of Yorkton鈥檚 Economic Development Committee, as well as sitting on the Planning and Infrastructure Committee, and as a member and then vice-chair of Development Appeals.
A seat on Council is the next step of involvement, offered Brears, adding the insights provided by being on the various committees will be an asset at the Council table, because it provides two views on many issues; that of Councillors who are part of the committees, and members from the general public as he has been.
Looking ahead to the next term, Brears said COVID-19 is going to be a factor, citing 鈥渢he safety of the residents of Yorkton鈥� as a key issue in light of the pandemic. He said the new Council will be taking over just as the impact of the second wave of the pandemic is being felt, and ensuring front line worker safety and helping business manoeuvre the uncertainty will be paramount.
To help in terms of business Brears said the city has to market itself.
鈥淵orkton has to market our community as the great city that it is,鈥� he said, adding that means as a place of business opportunity as well.
Brears attended high school in Yorkton, moving back in 2010. He is married and he and his wife Kayla have two daughters.
