With the results in from last night's election in Battleford, residents will have two new voices to represent them around the council table.
Judy Pruden and Kevin Russell, first and third highest vote-getters respectively, will be joining incumbent councillors Susan McLean Tady, Doug Laing, Shelley Boutin-Gervais and Gordon Yarde, along with former-councillor, now-mayor, Ames Leslie.
Speaking about her new role, Pruden said she was eager to get started.
"I think the community is interested in what's happening and I find that very exciting," Pruden added, "I want to be part of the team to continue on [with what council has been doing]."
In regards to the previous council's decisions she says she would like to see more of, Pruden pointed to the Automatic Road Analyzer scan, that took place last September and analyzed the quality of Battleford's roads, as well as the newly implemented town-wide, curb-side recycling as two projects that have taken a proactive, long-term approach to the town's needs.
Russell echoed Pruden's sentiments about continuing in the previous council's tracks, but particularly highlighted maintaining affordable taxes and spending money wisely.
Going forward, Russell says downtown investment is one of his priorities, in regards to both a permanent post office and the proposed liquor store.
As for why Russell decided to run for council this year, he said he's invested in the community for two reasons: his daughters.
"I chose this community to raise my family. Most of the time it's safe to play at the park and ride a bike to a friend's house"
Russell continued, "I want to be a big part of our community, I have been in the past and I want to continue."
Both Russell and Pruden will be sworn-in at the next regular meeting of town council on Nov. 7
