Joe Manio

Lethbridge Herald

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

More than 120 residents turned out to listen to, and question, the four mayoral candidates in the upcoming municipal election during the first candidates forum at the Lethbridge Public Library Tuesday evening.

Incumbent Mayor Blaine Hyggen presented his case for re-election to the audience while challengers Quentin Carlson, Ryan Mennie and Michael Petrakis gave their own reasons why they should take over the mayor’s chair.

Political newcomers Carlson and Petrakis (who ran for Lethbridge City Council in 2021) spoke of the need for new ideas and different approaches. Hyggen cited his experience at the job and his established working relationships while Mennie emphasized his previous experience as a city councilor in Campbe

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