Calgary’s current mayor revealed announced her strategy to nab a second term as the city’s mayor on Thursday.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek says she will prioritize safety in her mayoral campaign, and promises to put an end to open drug use if elected in the Oct. 20 election.

During her campaign announcement on Thursday, Gondek shed light on her campaign strategy, vowing to balance “prevention” and “presence” to tackle the safety concerns of Calgarians.

“We will provide options and supports for people who are seeking recover from addition,” said the mayor. “We will make the downtown and Beltline communities safe.”

Gondek says over the last four years, she’s shown her ability to run the city well in times of crisis, and turned Calgary into Canada’s most liveable city.

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