Rene Wells is running for council after what he calls a “lost decade” marked by frivolous spending, council infighting and poor long-term preparedness. He is calling for a more professional and accountable approach to governance, and promises to approach council with preparation, openness and collaboration. Article content

Wells is a former RCMP inspector with Wood Buffalo RCMP who came to Fort McMurray in 2007 after working across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. He left the RCMP in 2009 to become the municipality’s emergency management director. Article content

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He has also been an active campaigner and volunteer with local campaigns for Conservative Party and UCP candidates.

Election Day is Oct. 20. Candidates have until Sept. 22 to registe

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