Ken Shewchuk is aiming for a seat on the R.M. of Dauphin Council as he runs in the municipal election.
Shewchuk, who is originally from Garland, moved to the R.M. of Dauphin in 2016.
He says that people should vote for him because he's been on the R.M. of Ethelbert Council for 16 years.
"I have experience and I know what it's all about. I know how the roles play in council and reeves and what everybody's position is. I look forward to working with a group of people... I usually don't miss any meetings," he adds.
Shewchuk went on to say that he has been on the conservation board for twenty years and spent a number of years with the Ethelbert Fire Department as well.
He decided to run because he retired from farming and was looking for another way to contribute to the community.
"I had experience in Ethelbert, so I thought I'd bring it to Dauphin now and see how it works here," he adds.
If elected, Shewchuk would like to continue the waterline that has been brought into the R.M.
"Being... one of the first to have it brought into my yard, I see the potential and the benefit of having it in the area, to have good drinking water that's safe for everybody to use," he adds.
Ken Shewchuk says that his main priority is to continue the maintenance of all roads, especially the neglected ones.
"The area has well-kept main roads... but the secondary roads need some [attention]," he adds
When it comes to crime, Shewchuk says that it's a big problem in the area and that police don't seem to be able to keep up with what's going on.
"I think this problem should go to the AMM when they have their November meeting... [It should be] talked about there with the other R.M.s and get some stricter laws for what's happening... It's not safe. People's vehicles are getting stolen right out of the yard in daylight," he adds.
A complete list of candidates running for office in the City and R.M. of Dauphin can be found here.
