A special thanks to those candidates who were endorsed by our members for your hard work.

Congratulations to Allison Purcell and Kristina Larkin on your election as Trustees on the Lethbridge Public School Board!

Congratulations to Belinda Crowson on your re-election to City Council!

Voter turnout in Lethbridge went up slightly this election, but is still low at 35% compared to 31% in 2017. It is important that eligible voters have a say in who makes decisions on our behalf at election time, and it’s equally important that our elected representatives hear from us in between elections as well. 

Find out more about our new City Council and make sure they know what’s important to you, whether you voted for them or not. We need to make sure our voices are part of important budget decisions coming up, as well as conversations about public services and infrastructure. The direction our city takes and the impacts on working people will be a direct result of the decisions of our City Council.

Our Labour Council will advocate for good jobs, reliable public services, and affordability for all residents of Lethbridge. We will engage with our local leaders to push for the things that make our communities healthy and sustainable and we encourage you to reach out. 

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We feel that these candidates represent values that align with the priorities of working people and we encourage our members and workers to take a look at these candidates and consider voting for them and volunteering on their campaigns. 

Election Day is October 18th and the first Advance Polls open on October 1st. You can find out more about where and when to vote on the City of Lethbridge website.

As part of the Canadian Labour Congress founded in 1956, Labour Councils across the country have been active for decades. Our Stronger Communities Together municipal program guides our activity throughout and in between municipal elections. 

With this election taking place during a pandemic, it has made efforts to connect and engage in person more difficult. We welcome any of our affiliate members, candidates or members of the public to contact us at ldlcsecretary@gmail.com

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