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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate

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Cycle-commuting enthusiast, e-bike rider, wife, business owner - Theoretically Brewing Company, progressive solar-punk. City Council Candidate Lethbridge - 2025. She/her

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Nov 17

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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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 5d

Shoot. Will have to wait another 4 years for another crack (it will be my third, hopefully 3rd time is the charm!) at a seat on Lethbridge City Council.

In the meantime I will continue to work hard to enhance my community. Remember to support local, friends!

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 10d

Hoping to be one of the ones on council that will be able to help move Lethbridge forward on this issue. Ready to climb those hills, and lead my fellow councillors to the top if I'm elected!

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 10d

Housing First is proven, but its success depends on landlords' willingness to offer their rental units.
When politicians paint those experiencing homelessness as addicts or criminals, public willingness to engage declines, undermining the program.
Our next #Lethbridge council has hills to climb.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · 19d

Am heading to the polls early tomorrow to cast my ballot in the Lethbridge City Council and Public School Trustee races. Folks I am voting for are progressive, come to the table with ideas and energy, and have worked hard to show their commitment to the community.

Make sure you get out the vote.

Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 28

Thank you, Yale!

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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · Sep 27

I'm concerned about civic literacy in advance of the Oct Lethbridge election. Here's my take on the issues. Enjoy!
@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
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Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025

I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 24

This was legitimately too much fun with @lethpolytech.bsky.social at #CouleeFest25 Thanks for the laughs!

Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Best of luck, and I hope we get to work together!

Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 6

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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Ang Bergen @angjbp.bsky.social · Nov 22

Cyclists are humans who just want to get around without dying

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CTV News Lethbridge @ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social · Sep 5

City of Lethbridge seeks members for boards, commissions and committees
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City of Lethbridge seeks members for boards, commissions and committees

The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to apply to be members on council’s many boards, commissions and committees.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 5

The interesting thing about getting people to agree that the goal should be transportation “balance” — TRUE balance, not the lip service we’ve been paying in 99% of suburbs that’s really just about slightly less car dependency — is that to achieve such balance, you’re going to have to PRIORITIZE. 6/

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 5

How long is too long to sit on City Council? Just curious what your takes are.

Personally: I'm not a fan of someone making their whole career as a politician.

But I'm curious what you think: how long is too long, and do you think there should be term limits?

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm excited because I want to raise Quinn on classic Sesame Street, Shining Time Station, Big Comfy Couch, Mr. Roger's Neighbourhood, and Mr. Dress-Up.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sesame Street will be putting a huge collection of episodes on YouTube starting in January 2026

This is a fantastic way to educate children

It’s a form of resistance.

Shows like Sesame Street teach love, tolerance, acceptance & more.

These lessons are crucial for the long fight ahead.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 · Sep 2

Legit, genius move by the Edmonton School Board.
FAFO for badly written policy at its finest.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Sep 1

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 · Aug 31

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.

Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ugh, just puked in my mouth a bit.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 30

If the policy you write doesn't prescribe, in precise language, what is and isn't acceptable, I would anticipate anyone worried about this litigious government to take it "over the top" as the UCP are claiming.
It's not malicious compliance if the policy is shit. It's just an abundance of caution.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 29

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 · Aug 27

So, I had a baby. How was everyone else's weekend?

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 21

in the meantime: focus on Municipal elections, which are happening THIS October in Alberta, and elect municipal and civic leaders who will stand up to Smith's government's overreach and terrible policies.

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Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate @spokewitch.bsky.social · Aug 21

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 · Aug 20

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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