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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I'm looking forward to being able to support a well thought-out, well-built pilot project for Urban Hens in Lethbridge should I be elected, and should such a project come across Council's desk. What are your thoughts on allowing Urban Hens in Lethbridge?

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Interested in helping a grass-roots campaign build momentum? I'm humbly seeking your support. Please consider a donation -- the smallest amounts help!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

History is full of examples of what can be achieved by stalwart action and clear vision. We have a duty to build on the success of workers rights advocates who have come before. Happy Labour Day everyone!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We have to do better for our Seniors who are being hard-hit by the loneliness epidemic. Additional programs and supports will be required in the long-term to help Seniors remain a vital part of the Community.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The ability for folks to stay in their homes longer, and reduce dependence on resources, is directly tied to actions City Hall can take to encourage folks to Age in Place: keeping folks in the neighbourhoods that they have come to love over decades. This election, vote for change at City Hall.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Oct 8 - 20 vote for positive change in Lethbridge. My focus is on enhancing the every-day lives of citizens and continuing to build a community that works for everyone.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I wish a 3rd crossing was in the works in Lethbridge, but it will be a while yet for that project to be successful. We need actionable policies now to reduce traffic congestion and frustration in the City. Oct 8 - 20 vote for change!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The costs of traffic congestion in a city the size of #Lethbridge are astronomical for our local economy and society. As frustration over congestion continues to climb, it is important to recognize that decisions made a long time ago about our development are having a negative impact today.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We've spent decades building into the problem of traffic congestion in #Lethbridge, so there won't be a quick, easy, or inexpensive fix to the problem. However, there is a fix: encouraging folks out of their cars by having excellent public services and infrastructure. #YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

It is really weird watching provincial governments take aim at municipal infrastructure decisions as though City Councilors are not also elected representatives... I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride. #Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The folks who don't drive deserve excellent infrastructure as well. We can do better in Lethbridge.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

There's massive vehicle traffic back-up in Lethbridge for folks trying to get to the west-side right now as Whoop-Up Drive crossing is down lanes, and a large accident has HWY 3 backed up (hope everyone is ok!) Please exercise patience. This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

If you're interested in supporting my campaign for Lethbridge City Council there are a few ways to do so. All support whether a word of encouragement, or a donation, or some time organizing and lit-dropping is deeply appreciated! Vote for positive, impactful change Oct 8 - 20

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Euclidean zoning codes popularized in the post-war suburban experiment mean most residents cannot access healthcare where they live in the city and have to travel to find non-emergency access. This adds an additional burden to access for care, and, frankly, it sucks. Vote Oct 8 - 20 for new ideas.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

"Healthcare is a provincial issue" when trying to attract doctors to your city misses so much that Council can do to help prepare the city to welcome more doctors: like zoning more clinic space, making improvement grants available to existing clinics, setting aside city-owned space for clinic.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We were informed our family doc was no longer going to practice at the same appointment they confirmed my pregnancy, and we've been without a family doc since. We can do better, and a fresh City Council brings new perspectives to problems passed up by previous councils. Vote Oct 8 - 20 for change.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Interested in chatting about the future you'd like to see in Lethbridge? Come out and hang out, chat, and enjoy some live local music while we discuss all the practical avenues to achieve our hopes and dreams! #YQL #Lethbridge #Elxn2025 #municipalpoliticsab

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Another fun fact about me: I'm a Senior! Or at least, I'm a member of the Lethbridge Senior Citizen's Organization (you can become one at 35, and it's about $90/year!) I'll be renewing my membership next month, and can't wait for another great year with the LSCO!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

This issue is about the survival of everyone and all industries downstream of the headwaters - We cannot afford the risk to our ag and other local industries.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The updated Parks master plan enhances our parks through use of native grasses and more localized water retention to reduce the need to irrigate. By reducing our need to irrigate our public spaces (which uses treated drinking water), we can ease pressures on our aging infrastructure and save money.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We live in a semi-arid desert with drought and flood cycles and to date we've been pretty unresponsive to environmental pressures. As a city we can explore new programs and incentivize changes in behaviour that will reduce our impact on the environment and save our citizens money.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

It's water week in my campaign and as an avid user of our public spaces I can't recall how many times I've wished for a public drinking fountain! Relying on businesses to refill water bottles (look for the Blue W program!) means there's only publicly available water when businesses are open.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

I'd love to chat with you about anything city related and hear your concerns about Lethbridge in the future. It's time for leadership in Lethbridge that can manifest a better future for the City-- one that benefits the most amount of people and reinvigorates pride in our community. Vote Oct 8 - 20

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

What business owners can do if we remove minimum parking requirements, vs what they're mandated to do if we don't. Which do you think has been more successful for us in terms of revenue generation?

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

For almost 10 years I've been largely ignoring the minimum parking requirements at my business. I know, bad Kelti. However, because we don't use our lot for parking, we're able to host so many more people, outdoor music shows, and events! Minimum Parking Requirements rob local business owners.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

As a former member of the municipal planning commission and a massive nerd about municipal design/social connectivity, it's time Lethbridge realize that mixed density neighbourhoods with access to small, local commercial should be prioritized across the city to reduce traffic, collisions, and cost.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I love living in my post-war-era neighbourhood. Grid-pattern streets means hyper-connectivity and efficient travel. Smaller houses on larger plots means lots of huge mature trees. Can't beat it!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Community development that enhances interpersonal connections is a more sustainable and successful community. It's remarkable how deep the effects of decades of policy can go in shaping our social cohesion.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This week I'm all about the Land Use Bylaw! This massive document that governs how the city is laid out and functions has been undergoing a significant (and desperately needed!) update and is still in the consultation phase! The next City Council will be responsible for passing it! Have your say!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

When people focus on driving and cities build for cars, we effectively block access for people who cannot (or probably should not) drive including kids and seniors. By prioritizing cars we lose so much.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Last year, I had a near miss in a marked pedestrian cross-walk when a car was rear-ended and propelled through the crosswalk in front of us. More than 8 vehicles had already failed to yield to the cross-walk as they sped through. Pedestrian safety is a MAJOR concern in YQL. We can do better.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I live right beside Scenic Drive, and it's hell listening to irresponsible and inconsiderate drivers racing up and down the overly-wide roads causing disruptions to the people living nearby. Traffic noise has proven health effects, and can be reduced by road diets and infrastructure improvements.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I hear from a lot of drivers that traffic has gotten pretty bad in our city, compared to what it used to be. And my response is: yeah! I bet! When we design cities to be car-dependent, as Lethbridge has become with sprawling suburbs and limited alternative transportation options everyone will drive.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Transit stops in Lethbridge have a lot left to be desired. Most don't have benches, shelters, or trash receptacles. Very few suit the needs of riders who are left waiting for 20 - 30 minutes at a time if the busses are off schedule. We can do this better.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

@kimsiever.bsky.social wrote an absolutely awesome article for The Alberta Worker on public transit and transportation in Lethbridge. This week is Transportation week for my campaign, so I'll be dropping a bunch of posts about Transportation in #Lethbridge.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

New policies that include water conservation and our natural environment at their core could go a long way to reducing the amount of treated water required in the City, and make our region more resilient to long-term drought or heat waves. #Lethbridge #Alberta #Waterconservation

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I appreciate Sheri for asking about the arts. I love the arts. They enhance the quality of life in our community SO much.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Seriously, I didn't think I'd ever run in a place where this would be a question, but here we are. In case anyone is curious what my stance on Alberta Separation is...

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

borrowed from the City of Lethbridge Website - Just a reminder of what is in the jurisdiction of City Council vs provincial and federal governments.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Bear with me while I get the website up, but I'm doing a Thing, and I hope to chat with some Lethbridge folks about what they're looking for in the future of the City. If you have any questions or comments for me: let's chat!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I'm running for City Council in Lethbridge, AB this year. The Election is in October, but I'm soft-launching my campaign at Theoretically Brewing Company this evening at 7PM. Feel free to come down, say hello, and chat your priorities for Lethbridge.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I don't plug my business on here all the time, but we could really use the patronage after a less-than-stellar start to the new year. So we're having a sale! Come and grab select brands for reduced price (and save the GST until Saturday when the GST holiday ends!) Remember: support local!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Our business philosophy has been simple from the beginning...

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Feb 11 at 7 pm an informal group of Lethbridge progressives will be getting together to strategize about the upcoming municipal election. Location TBD. PM me for details if you like or would like to get on our mailing list. #abpoli #lethbridge #yql

In Text: Progressives for Lethbridge
Imposed over an image of the Lethbridge Viaduct and River Valley

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hello friends! My name is Kel, 35yo small business owner (co-founder of Theoretically Brewing Co.)+ community advocate in Lethbridge, AB. I'll be running for City Council in 2025. I am a cycle-commute advocate and bike year-round. Into Urban Hens, and living lightly on the land. Happy to meet you

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