City Council

Swift Current City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Councillors. Swift Current has no wards; each Council member represents the community as a whole, and every four years, the citizens of Swift Current elect the Mayor and members of Council. The current Mayor & Council were elected on November 12, 2020.

The Swearing In Ceremony for the new City Council will take place on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM, and will be conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. Members of the public can watch the Ceremony live here:

City Council is responsible for fulfilling the legislative function of the City’s government. Council members are responsible for establishing policy and setting direction. Council's decisions are made by a majority vote. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall (177 - 1st Avenue NE), and they are open to the public. If attending a meeting, you may stay for the entire meeting, or be present only when the item/items of interest to you are being discussed. Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw TV Cable 10. To view Minutes and Agendas for Council meetings, click here.

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The current Council consists of:

• Mayor Al Bridal
  Elected as Mayor in 2020.
  
  
• Councillor Tom Christiansen
  Elected to City Council in 2020.
  
  
• Councillor Pat Friesen
  Elected to City Council in 2012. Re-elected in 2016 and 2020.
  
  
• Councillor Ryan Plewis
  Elected to City Council in 2009. Re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020.
  
  
• Councillor Ryan Switzer
  Elected to City Council in 2020.
  
  
• Councillor Leanne Tuntland-Wiebe
  Elected to City Council in 2020.
  
  
• Councillor John Wall 
  Elected to City Council in 2020.