Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark to seek re-election

Her term on council has come with some turmoil, however, as conflict at a 2023 council meeting between her and the city manager, lead to sanctions being put on her by council.

The majority of those conditions were later removed after a judicial review was completed.

The press release said Clark has been consistent in her quest to deliver an open and accountable government that values and encourages building regional and local relationships, often in the face of internal resistance.

It also acknowledged that sometimes, doing the right thing comes at a cost.

“Serving as mayor of Medicine Hat has been an honour,” said Mayor Clark.

“Despite challenges, we have made meaningful progress in strengthening our community, supporting local families and businesses, and planning for the future.”

“Our work is not finished. Many of the goals we set out together remain ahead of us, and I am determined to see them through.”

Mayor Clark added that the next four years will focus on continuing to advocate for open, accountable government; strengthening relationships; making decisions in a manner that is clear and evidence-based; and advocating for data-driven opportunities that residents can support.

“My vision is a Medicine Hat that is prosperous, innovative, safe, and welcoming for everyone. With the continued support of our residents, I know that together, we can build on the progress we’ve made and complete the work we started together,” added Clark.

Some of the achievements the release highlighted were:

Follow-through on the promise to seek greater openness and accountability at City Hall
A commitment to keep utilities local
Building better relationships with regional partners
Working towards creating strategic guidance for administration to create a competitive environment for local businesses and citizens
The city developing a regional economic strategic plan
Conducting a review of the city’s energy business
Completing an environmental frame work
Beginning preliminary work on a south side recreation centre
Public disclosure of additional important city financial information on the city’s website
Launching participation in Decentralized Energy Canada’s Next Generation Energy Innovation Challenge to leverage provincial and federal investment in demonstration projects, creating jobs and improving the competitiveness of Alberta’s energy businesses
A quest to deliver an open and accountable government that values and encourages building regional and local relationships, often in the face of internal resistance.

Mayor Clark is expecting to announce a community event at a future date to interact with the public and share her campaign’s vision for the future of Medicine Hat.

Clark is the fifth candidate to put her name forward for mayor in the Oct. 20, 2025, municipal election.

The nomination deadline is Sept. 22, 2025.

by Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark to seek re-election

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