Outgoing Mayor Charlie Clark says he is spending these last few days organizing all his files and saying goodbye to staff.

In terms of advice for the next mayor, Clark says it is a tough time in politics and it’s really important to listen to people to find common ground.

“We’re all dependent on each other in Saskatoon and in Saskatchewan, rural and urban. It has been more challenging. I have noticed that level of anger and frustration people have is high and so, just making sure to find out ways to listen to all perspectives and not have people more and more divided.”

Charlie Clark’s other piece of advice to the new Mayor is to not let the name “His or Her Worship” go to their head. He says the mayor is no more important than anyone else but needs to work with people and build relationships.

Clark says looking back at his tenure he wishes they had more facilities in place and more ways to get people into safe and secure housing.

Charlie Clark says homelessness and housing affordability are affecting a lot of people. “Whether its people renting and having a hard time paying rent or people who are homeless, and dealing with in many cases, addictions and mental health issues, it sounds like it’s getting more challenging out there.”

Clark says he is proud of the work that has been done fixing up neighbourhoods, sidewalks, parks, streets and water lines and feels young people now see a future for themselves in Saskatoon. He notes that over 75 per cent of graduates from university and Sask Polytech stay in Saskatoon instead of leaving.

Wednesday is election day, and you must attend the voting location for the ward in which you reside. You need to know the ward you live in, so you know which candidate to vote for. There are two Election Day Super Polls with Voter Assist Terminals. Anyone can vote at Market Mall and City Hall.