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– August 2, 2012Posted in: Featured, News
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Conrad Hewitt, 18, is running in ward one
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While many recent high school graduates entering university are just wondering how they’re
going to survive on Kraft Dinner for the next few years, Conrad Hewitt is out campaigning
and spreading the word about his platform. Hewitt is running for city council in ward one for
the upcoming civic election occurring on October 24, 2012. He also happens to be just
eighteen. He will be the youngest person to ever run for city council in Regina, and will also
be starting at the University of Regina this fall entering into business administration.
Of teaching and learning
Cree
06 December 2012 6:18
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Hewitt is not completely new to the world of politics. He grew up in a politically aware
household with both parents being political volunteers. He first stepped into a political
campaign office at the young age of four years old, and has been swept up by the political
world ever since.
Business in Heels
06 December 2012 6:17
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“I was born to be a candidate,” said Hewitt. “I can’t see myself doing anything else… at heart
I’ll always be a politically minded person.”
We must not forget
06 December 2012 6:16
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His past experience with politics and the community include a run as high school president at
Campbell Collegiate, membership on the Campbell Collegiate community council and his
Church’s vestry for three years.
Hewitt doesn’t think being a student will harm his ability to be an effective city councillor,
citing that most of the city council members already have other full time jobs. Do not think
that he underestimates university life though, as he sees that it will be a challenge, but he is
confident he can seek and achieve a good balance.
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06 December 2012 6:33
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“I was born to be a candidate.” – Conrad Hewitt
After only a few sentences it becomes clear that Hewitt possesses political knowledge that
would rival most people in the city, not simply other eighteen-year-olds. His platform
includes three main focuses: Striking a balance between taxes and services by focusing on
sustainable growth and development, restoring and maintaining our aging infrastructure, and
working towards a more engaging and accessible city government.
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then some
06 December 2012 6:32
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Having a young person run for city council does bring up the issue of ageism in politics and
how age can affect one’s ability to make governing decisions. Hewitt finds himself running
against people who have many more years on him, but he is not concerned with that.
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06 December 2012 6:31
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“Politics used to be an old boys club,” He said. “But now, the standard has shifted to interest,
passion, and caring about what’s going on.”
Hewitt has created a buzz in this civic race, which is sure to add to the already interesting
upcoming election. An individual his age running could help bring the notoriously apathetic
younger demographics to the polls. In the last federal election, according to Statistics
Canada, only 55.9 per cent of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 24 voted, and the
turnout for municipal elections is often quite lower than that.
Worst of Regina 2012
06 December 2012 6:30
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Hewitt believes he can bring the idea of the political system back to the younger generation
of voting citizens, and hopes this opens the door for more young people to enter into
politics.
Canary in the coal mine
29 November 2012 6:33
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“[It is] important for people to remember that politics is the process about working towards a
better society,” he said. “Everyone is working towards the ultimate goal.”
Gotta eat to live/gotta
steal to eat
29 November 2012 6:32
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While Hewitt might be most noted for being the youngest person to ever run for city council,
a reputation that could hurt him, or help him, it is clear that he looks at things differently.
“I don’t see myself as a young person involved in politics. I see myself as a citizen involved in
politics.”
Wrasslin’
29 November 2012 6:31
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