A construction supervisor with a background in education and real estate is the latest to declare his intentions to represent Red Deerians at the city council table.
This is Ben Ordman’s second run at council. The 46-year-old first ran in 2004 but his 2,404 votes were not enough to get him elected.
He has worked as a realtor in Red Deer, an education assistant focusing on special needs, a suicide awareness presenter and taught a community health care program in Vancouver.
Ordman is currently a supervisor at a restoration company in Red Deer.
He says his experience in both the private and public sectors sets him apart from other candidates.
“I am experienced, competent and fair,” said Ordman. “I am aware of key issues and sensitive to the diverse needs of all sectors of the community.”