WEYBURN - Dana Pretzer, a longtime former police officer and a former trustee of the Southeast Cornerstone School Division, announced he will be putting his name in to run for Weyburn city council.
“I have spent all my adult life serving the residents of Weyburn as a police officer, community activist, school trustee and board member for many non-profits in the City. Making Weyburn my home was a perfect place to raise my family and I love living in the community I call home,” said Pretzer in a statement on Tuesday.
“I believe city councillors represent the electors and residents of the city, and do their best to be a voice of the people,” he added, noting he believes in giving praise where deserved and voice concerns when that needs to be done.
He has a five-point plan, and encourages anyone in the community who wishes to comment, to provide suggestions and or concerns.
His plan is as follows:
1. Keep the tax base reasonable but not ignoring City department budget concerns, not ignoring infrastructure and roads. Why wait so long to fix then have a big bill?
2. Safety of the community, supporting protective services provided by the police, fire department and EMS.
3. Attracting and supporting business in the community. A downtown revitalization plan is very important, promoting all of our local and area industries.
4. Attracting doctors and medical professionals to the City, and supporting the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation.
5. Supporting leisure and art services, calling for a review on fees and accessibility.
“I believe Weyburn is the best community to live in Saskatchewan, and I’d love to keep serving the people,” said Pretzer.
