Regina's only mayor debate took place yesterday at the Centre of the Arts. The event was put on by the Regina Chamber of Commerce as a breakfast-luncheon style. The three candidates were there, incumbent mayor Pat Fiacco, Jim Elliott and Linda White.
No real debate actually took place as the event took the style of question and answer - no reply to others comments. So it was not overly eventful, I found Linda White's flip-flopping as the event's highlight. I'm still not sure what White is running on, first she blasted the city for its lack of housing and opportunities, forcing her to live in a hotel on social assistance. Later, she became a cheerleader for the city, saying Regina being the most amazing city in the world. "Ten years ago I was homeless and now I'm running for mayor." Fiacco followed up with an "I Love Regina, too."
Fiacco had a couple flashes of his showmanship. Jim Elliott proved to be consistent with his message about the community coming together to help their neighbors and being more sustainable environmentally. He also appeared to be against the way in which the city is intent on building in a business-first manner. But Elliott is almost bland in the way Fiacco is a showman, and it seems many are too scared of his bushy beard to view him as serious opposition to Fiacco.
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