A familiar face is going back on the campaign trail. Former City Councillor Heather Eby is looking to take the empty seat in the October by-election for Moose Jaw City Council. Eby sat for two terms before failing to gain enough votes in the 2016 election.

While unavailable for comment until next week, Eby announced her intentions in an email and explained her goals.

Sept. 12, 2018 – Today, Heather Eby filed her nomination papers to seek another term on Moose Jaw City Council during the Oct. 17, 2018 by-election.

Eby previously served two terms on Moose Jaw City Council and now brings a proven record with the most experience of any candidate.

“I will always vote true to my conscience to support the people of this city. I believe in making informed decisions when supported by solid information,” said Eby. “I feel like I have so much more to contribute to this city and that we still have the greatest potential in the province.”

Eby has a long list of accomplishments during her time on council. A few of the most notable accomplishments include being part of creating curbside recycling, the Cast Iron Replacement Program, building the CPR Dam, completing Diefenbaker Drive and major upgrades to Thatcher Drive and Main Street North and creating a new governance model for the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.

During her time on the Police Commission Eby was part of the group who hired the current Police Chief, and helped implement community safety initiatives with the police service but knows there are significant challenges ahead.

“Community safety is something we need to focus on as a city,” said Eby. “Drug related crime is an emerging issue and I believe we need to support the Police Service more going forward.”

Supporting Moose Jaw businesses is another important aspect where Eby believes the city should do more. “To me, bringing in a five year phased in tax break for new businesses in Moose Jaw was just the beginning, we need to do more for our current businesses and attract new ones.”

“The constant turnover at city hall is hurting how we operate as a city,” said Eby. “I believe Moose Jaw still has a lot of untapped potential whether its business or recreation and I want to be a part of shaping the community's future by being a stable voice at the table.”

Eby is one of four candidates to get their nomination papers in before the deadline and will face Steven White, Mike Bachiu and Doug Blanc for the empty seat that was made available with the resignation of Don Mitchell.