Craig Reid has announced his run for city council in the upcoming municipal election.
Reid has spent roughly 14 years in Grande Prairie, in that time he has spent time as the president and vice president of the Membership Wildrose Independence Party.
Reid says that the cost of everyday items are too high for families and small businesses.
“I just want to make a difference, I see young families struggling and small businesses struggling. Small businesses with less than 15 or 10 employees they are really struggling right now. The owners are saying they cant afford to hire new employees.”
Reid also says that keeping the community informed with city council is key.
“We need to continue keeping people informed.”
Reid says that his goal if he were to be elected as a member of city council is to represent families in the community.
“I want to represent young families.”
The municipal election is slated for October 20th.
