Sandra Masters announces intention to run for second term as Regina's mayor

Mayor Sandra Masters has revealed she will be seeking a second term as the head of Regina’s municipal government.

“I would love if the City of Regina would allow me the privilege,” she told CTV News. “It’s my intention to run … we have a lot of work to do.”

Masters was asked about the topic during a question and answer session at Regina’s 55th annual State of the City Address on Thursday.

She did not immediately offer a clear answer while on stage. However, when asked directly following the session if she would seek a second term, Masters confirmed she intends to.

“I still believe what I believed when I ran four years. As I said, I wish things happened faster. I believe in investing in infrastructure, I believe in affordability. I believe in safer streets and that we need safety for people. I believe in inclusiveness and making sure everyone who’s coming here feels welcomed,” she said in her remarks.

“And I really believe in the people of Regina.”

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Regina’s next municipal election is slated to be held on Nov. 13, 2024.

Masters was originally elected as the city’s first female mayor in the 2020 municipal election – replacing incumbent Michael Fougere, who had served in the position since 2012.

During the event, Masters said she plans to continue pushing for a city which is financially accountable, transparent, safe, affordable, and inclusive.

“City operational excellence, transparency and communication and really understanding how citizens experience the work we do,” she said.

Masters also mentioned some of the major projects the city is looking to pursue, including a new downtown library branch, a replacement for the Brandt Centre, as well as a new indoor aquatic centre.

Masters said the city will continue to pay attention to the Downtown, Warehouse District, and North Central areas of the city.

“The warehouse district is our historic neighborhood. We have lots of property owners who have invested to keep those historic buildings alive and well,” Leasa Gibbons, the executive director of Regina’s Warehouse District, said.