Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate
@spokewitch.bsky.social
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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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
Happy to meet you
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!
In the meantime I will continue to work hard to enhance my community. Remember to support local, friends!
October 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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!
In the meantime I will continue to work hard to enhance my community. Remember to support local, friends!
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!
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.
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.
October 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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!
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.
Make sure you get out the vote.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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.
Make sure you get out the vote.
Reposted by Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate
I'm concerned about civic literacy in advance of the Oct Lethbridge election. Here's my take on the issues. Enjoy!
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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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September 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...
@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
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This was legitimately too much fun with @lethpolytech.bsky.social at #CouleeFest25 Thanks for the laughs!
September 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This was legitimately too much fun with @lethpolytech.bsky.social at #CouleeFest25 Thanks for the laughs!
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?
What are your thoughts on allowing Urban Hens in Lethbridge?
September 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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?
What are your thoughts on allowing Urban Hens in Lethbridge?
Reposted by Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate
Reposted by Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate
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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September 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
City of Lethbridge seeks members for boards, commissions and committees
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Reposted by Kel Baird | Lethbridge City Council Candidate
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/
September 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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/
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?
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?
September 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
September 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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.
Interested in helping a grass-roots campaign build momentum? I'm humbly seeking your support. Please consider a donation -- the smallest amounts help!
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Interested in helping a grass-roots campaign build momentum? I'm humbly seeking your support. Please consider a donation -- the smallest amounts help!
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!
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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!
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.
August 31, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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.
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.
This election, vote for change at City Hall.
August 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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.
This election, vote for change at City Hall.
So, I had a baby. How was everyone else's weekend?
August 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
So, I had a baby. How was everyone else's weekend?
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.
August 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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.
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!
Oct 8 - 20 vote for change!
August 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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!
Oct 8 - 20 vote for change!
The costs of traffic congestion in a city the size of #Lethbridge are astronomical for our local economy and society. As frustration over congestion continues to climb, it is important to recognize that decisions made a long time ago about our development are having a negative impact today.
August 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The costs of traffic congestion in a city the size of #Lethbridge are astronomical for our local economy and society. As frustration over congestion continues to climb, it is important to recognize that decisions made a long time ago about our development are having a negative impact today.
We've spent decades building into the problem of traffic congestion in #Lethbridge, so there won't be a quick, easy, or inexpensive fix to the problem. However, there is a fix: encouraging folks out of their cars by having excellent public services and infrastructure.
#YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli
#YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli
August 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We've spent decades building into the problem of traffic congestion in #Lethbridge, so there won't be a quick, easy, or inexpensive fix to the problem. However, there is a fix: encouraging folks out of their cars by having excellent public services and infrastructure.
#YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli
#YQL #elxn2025 #abpoli
It is really weird watching provincial governments take aim at municipal infrastructure decisions as though City Councilors are not also elected representatives...
I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride.
#Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25
I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride.
#Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25
August 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It is really weird watching provincial governments take aim at municipal infrastructure decisions as though City Councilors are not also elected representatives...
I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride.
#Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25
I could crack a joke about staying in one's lane, but I'm just going to let it ride.
#Lethbridge #ABpoli #YQL #MuniElxn25
August 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The folks who don't drive deserve excellent infrastructure as well. We can do better in Lethbridge.
August 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The folks who don't drive deserve excellent infrastructure as well. We can do better in Lethbridge.
There's massive vehicle traffic back-up in Lethbridge for folks trying to get to the west-side right now as Whoop-Up Drive crossing is down lanes, and a large accident has HWY 3 backed up (hope everyone is ok!)
Please exercise patience.
This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...
Please exercise patience.
This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...
August 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
There's massive vehicle traffic back-up in Lethbridge for folks trying to get to the west-side right now as Whoop-Up Drive crossing is down lanes, and a large accident has HWY 3 backed up (hope everyone is ok!)
Please exercise patience.
This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...
Please exercise patience.
This week is Bike-lane/Multi-modal week for my campaign...