Hello Red Deer,

Over the past seven years, it’s been an honour to represent you as one of Red Deer’s eight City Councillors.
I’m running for re-election on October 16th.

Over the last four years, progress has been made for Red Deer and the work continues.
On my campaign website www.DianneForRedDeer I’ve noted several Council decision results from the past term.
If re-elected and looking to the future, I’ve also listed several initiatives I’d bring forward. Many of these come from citizen conversations.
If you’d like to share your ideas, please email – [email protected], connect on Twitter @DianWyntjes or Facebook DianneForRedDeer, or we can have a face-to-face conversation too, which is much more personal.

Want to know a bit more about me?
I’ve lived in Red Deer since 1975 and was raised on a farm in central Alberta. Both my grandmothers lived in Red Deer, so I have many fond childhood memories of Red Deer, including playing at Rotary Park, swimming in the downtown outdoor pool and shopping downtown Red Deer at the Bay and Eatons (yes I am dating myself!) I’ve seen our City grow and change over the decades. I’m married to Allan for 25+ years and Red Deer is our home and community.

My past 30 year professional career of labour relations provides experience in administration, board governance, budgets, negotiations, conflict resolution, problem solving and speaking out on important issues. I have a strong work ethic with the energy and passion for politics . I work well with others but am not afraid to stand up and be firm and principled in my decision making. These skills all apply at City Hall as I work for you, if re-elected.

Red Deer is a great city, but we can and always must do better as we respond to City growth and society challenges. I’ve learned sitting in a Councillor chair can sometimes be about making difficult choices with many competing needs. I’ve learned there can be both cheers and jeers in politics. And I have come to value the conversations and meeting so many Red Deer citizens, hearing about pressing issues, concerns and ideas. I also recognize and value the diverse work of many city staff, as they look to find the operational solutions to our City challenges. As a Councillor, I have come to know that being on the go, out and about, learning about Red Deer, meeting new people and connecting with Red Deer citizens has truly been a gift of being a City Councillor.

On October 16th, there are 29 candidates running for Councillor. Thank you to all the candidates and putting their name forward.
Democracy is alive and well in our 2017 municipal election.

In the 2013 municipal election, Red Deer voter turn out was 31.83%.
Let’s Get Out the Vote Red Deer!
Municipal politics matters!
It’s the closest level of government that impacts our lives.
Please engage your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers about the October 16th election.
Your vote matters!
And on October 16th, I hope I am one of your choices as City Councillor.
Thank you Red Deer.