MAYOR AND COUNCIL
The Council of the Town of Battleford consists of one mayor and six councilors. Elected in 2024, these individuals will serve a four-year term.
Mayor - Ames Leslie mayorleslie@battleford.ca
Councillor - Doug Laing councillorlaing@battleford.ca
Councillor - Judy Pruden councillorpruden@battleford.ca
Councillor - Kevin Russell councillorrussell@battleford.ca
Councillor - Mark Coleman councillorcoleman@battleford.ca
Councillor - Clayton Lazar councillorlazar@battleford.ca
Strategic Plan
Vision
The Town of Battleford will foster a safe and inclusive community that is rich in history, where families thrive, businesses prosper, and visitors are welcomed.
Mission
The Town of Battleford will be efficient, fiscally responsible and sensitive to community needs while being inclusive and embracing the past.
Strategic Priorities
- Safety: To provide a community where residents can move about any time of the day.
- Sustainable Infrastructure: Ensure the Town's infrastructure is reliable and sustainable to support current needs and future growth.
- Quality of Life: Create a desirable place to live and raise a family.
- Economic Development: Support local businesses and attract new investment to build a resilient economy.
- Tourism: Showcase historic Battleford and its unique offerings to increase tourism.
To learn more about Council's Strategic Priorities please see the Battleford Strategic Plan.
Council's Governance Role
Vision: Council determines what Battleford is to be today and in the future.
Budget: Council allocates resources to achieve its vision and holds administration accountable for the achievement of Council’s vision.
Bylaws: Council uses bylaws to facilitate its vision.
Community Relations: Council is a link between residents and administration ensuring the right services are being delivered at a level of service between resident expectations and fiscal responsibility.
Inter-Governmental Relations: Council manages relations with other jurisdictions at all levels to achieve Council’s vision and support community goals.
Policies: Council uses policies to equip Administration to achieve Council’s vision.