Scott Sharpe is one of the newcomers on the ballot for Yorkton Council in the upcoming municipal election in November.
Sharpe said he is running because he believes “in this city and the people.”
In a release to Yorkton This Week the 39-year-old also suggests his background can be an asset.
Sharpe spent the first part of his career working on a social work degree while working in human services, including SIGN, working with both at risk youth and in metal health.
In 2007 he started his electrical career, as a journeymen electrician, working in both the public and private sectors.
Sharpe currently works as maintenance electrician at Yorkton Reginal Health Center.
“I believe my construction and maintenance background will add value to the council table,” he said.
Sharpe said the ongoing pandemic was the impetus for his decision to seek election to Council.
"The impact from COVID is still being felt and will for some time, and may get worse before it gets better,” he said.
“The belief that will drive all of my actions will be, supporting the local small business community, asking and helping them to support our local non-profits and charities as they serve so many and like most are struggling financially right now,” he said.
As for how to do that, Sharpe said it starts by listening to the community, suggesting “you find local solutions to local problems by engaging the citizens of Yorkton.
“We need to find new and safe ways to come together to celebrate this City and its residents, there are so many amazing people doing amazing work.
“My belief is, as the speed of life and the pandemic try to separate us, we need to come together in new and safe ways to support each other. We win together Yorkton.”
Sharpe is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in the city and has lived in Yorkton for 33-years. He is married with two children.
