Saskatoon Mayoral Debate

7:37 Don Atchison discusses which city initiatives he believes have strayed from Saskatoon’s core purpose and outlines programs he would discontinue to refocus the city’s priorities. 13:47 Cynthia Block highlights the key differences in her approach, direction, and ideas compared to former Mayor Charlie Clark 18:59 Cary Tarasoff shares how he would broaden his vision to make Saskatoon more appealing to new residents and businesses. 23:31 Gordon Wyant describes how he would improve the city’s budgeting process to address concerns from residents and the business community. 29:27 Don Atchison outlines his approach to fostering inclusivity in Saskatoon’s economy and supporting equal opportunities for all residents. 35:08 Cynthia Block outlines her plan to actively engage business owners as valuable partners and ensure their input is meaningfully considered in Saskatoon’s development. 41:10 Cary Tarasoff clarifies how he would build consensus and foster respectful dialogue on key issues if elected Mayor. 46:26 Gordon Wyant defines his criteria for distinguishing between “wants” and “needs” in Saskatoon’s budget and outlines how he would prioritize essential services to avoid further tax increases. 52:23 Don Atchison discusses his approach to coordinating support services with housing solutions to enhance long-term stability for vulnerable groups. 58:08 Cynthia Block reflects on what she believes should have been done differently to secure public support for the central library project. 1:03:46 Cary Tarasoff explains his plan for addressing Saskatoon’s aging facilities and ensuring competitiveness without the Downtown Entertainment District. 1:09:26 Gordon Wyant shares his perspective on multi-family dwellings in residential neighborhoods and his approach to balancing housing accessibility with urban sprawl. Candidate-to-Candidate Questions Don Atchison’s Question to Cynthia Block 1:16:24 Cynthia Block’s Question to Gordon Wyant 1:20:32 Cary Tarasoff’s Question to Cynthia Block 1:24:39 Gordon Wyant’s Question to Don Atchison 1:27:50 Closing Statements Don Atchison – 1:33:10 Cynthia Block – 1:35:35 Cary Tarasoff – 1:37:38 Gordon Wyant – 1:39:42