Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate

Am heading to the polls early tomorrow to cast my ballot in the Lethbridge City Council and Public School Trustee races. Folks I am voting for are progressive, come to the table with ideas and energy, and have worked hard to show their commitment to the community.

Make sure you get out the vote.

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Thank you, Yale!

Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025 I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…

I'm concerned about civic literacy in advance of the Oct Lethbridge election. Here's my take on the issues. Enjoy!
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This was legitimately too much fun with @lethpolytech.bsky.social at #CouleeFest25 Thanks for the laughs!

Best of luck, and I hope we get to work together!

I'm looking forward to being able to support a well thought-out, well-built pilot project for Urban Hens in Lethbridge should I be elected, and should such a project come across Council's desk.

What are your thoughts on allowing Urban Hens in Lethbridge?

Cyclists are humans who just want to get around without dying

City of Lethbridge seeks members for boards, commissions and committees The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to apply to be members on council’s many boards, commissions and committees.

City of Lethbridge seeks members for boards, commissions and committees
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Graphic of mobility prioritization.

The interesting thing about getting people to agree that the goal should be transportation “balance” — TRUE balance, not the lip service we’ve been paying in 99% of suburbs that’s really just about slightly less car dependency — is that to achieve such balance, you’re going to have to PRIORITIZE. 6/

How long is too long to sit on City Council? Just curious what your takes are.

Personally: I'm not a fan of someone making their whole career as a politician.

But I'm curious what you think: how long is too long, and do you think there should be term limits?

I'm excited because I want to raise Quinn on classic Sesame Street, Shining Time Station, Big Comfy Couch, Mr. Roger's Neighbourhood, and Mr. Dress-Up.

Interested in helping a grass-roots campaign build momentum? I'm humbly seeking your support. Please consider a donation -- the smallest amounts help!

Legit, genius move by the Edmonton School Board.
FAFO for badly written policy at its finest.

History is full of examples of what can be achieved by stalwart action and clear vision. We have a duty to build on the success of workers rights advocates who have come before. Happy Labour Day everyone!

We have to do better for our Seniors who are being hard-hit by the loneliness epidemic. Additional programs and supports will be required in the long-term to help Seniors remain a vital part of the Community.

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Ugh, just puked in my mouth a bit.

If the policy you write doesn't prescribe, in precise language, what is and isn't acceptable, I would anticipate anyone worried about this litigious government to take it "over the top" as the UCP are claiming.
It's not malicious compliance if the policy is shit. It's just an abundance of caution.

The ability for folks to stay in their homes longer, and reduce dependence on resources, is directly tied to actions City Hall can take to encourage folks to Age in Place: keeping folks in the neighbourhoods that they have come to love over decades.

This election, vote for change at City Hall.

So, I had a baby. How was everyone else's weekend?

in the meantime: focus on Municipal elections, which are happening THIS October in Alberta, and elect municipal and civic leaders who will stand up to Smith's government's overreach and terrible policies.

Oct 8 - 20 vote for positive change in Lethbridge. My focus is on enhancing the every-day lives of citizens and continuing to build a community that works for everyone.

I wish a 3rd crossing was in the works in Lethbridge, but it will be a while yet for that project to be successful. We need actionable policies now to reduce traffic congestion and frustration in the City.

Oct 8 - 20 vote for change!

The costs of traffic congestion in a city the size of #Lethbridge are astronomical for our local economy and society. As frustration over congestion continues to climb, it is important to recognize that decisions made a long time ago about our development are having a negative impact today.

We've spent decades building into the problem of traffic congestion in #Lethbridge, so there won't be a quick, easy, or inexpensive fix to the problem. However, there is a fix: encouraging folks out of their cars by having excellent public services and infrastructure.

#YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli

It is really weird watching provincial governments take aim at municipal infrastructure decisions as though City Councilors are not also elected representatives...
I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride.
#Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25

Unless I'm in labour, I will be there! See you Monday if not before!

#Lethbridge #YQL

The folks who don't drive deserve excellent infrastructure as well. We can do better in Lethbridge.

There's massive vehicle traffic back-up in Lethbridge for folks trying to get to the west-side right now as Whoop-Up Drive crossing is down lanes, and a large accident has HWY 3 backed up (hope everyone is ok!)
Please exercise patience.

This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...

If you're interested in supporting my campaign for Lethbridge City Council there are a few ways to do so. All support whether a word of encouragement, or a donation, or some time organizing and lit-dropping is deeply appreciated!

Vote for positive, impactful change Oct 8 - 20