A First Nations woman with a long history of community service in North Central Regina is taking a run at city council in an effort to make the community safe again.
Connie Deiter grew up there.
She remembers it as working class and safe, something it has not been for decades.
It holds the distinction of being one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Canada.
Deiter says over the past nine years there have been 44 murders, including three this year.
“In no way are things getting better, they are getting much worse, “She said. “We have to take a reasoned approach and examine exactly what is happening in this community.”
Deiter wants to bring all community members together and work with all three levels of government to develop programs and policies that will make life safer for people living in the inner city.
The municipal election will be held in October.
The area is currently represented by long time councillor Wade Murray.
He congratulated Deiter on her candidacy, but has not yet indicated whether he will be running again.
He has represented the ward for the last 13 years.