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  • Comment: Municipal councillors in small towns are not automatically entitled to have Wikipedia articles just because they exist. Municipal councillors have to pass WP:NPOL #2, where the test hinges on showing a depth and range and volume of reliable source coverage and analysis about their career in media, marking them out as a special case of much more national significance than most other municipal councillors, but that's not what this is showing: it's referenced almost entirely to primary sources that are not support for notability, and the only media hit is his candidate questionnaire in the local weekly newspaper, which is not nearly enough to get him over NPOL #2. Bearcat (talk) 16:01, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Mike Hanly
Councillor for Devon, Alberta
Assumed office
February 14, 2023
Personal details
BornCalgary
NationalityMétis, Canadian
ResidenceDevon, Alberta

Mike Hanly is a Canadian politician from Devon, Alberta. He was elected as a Councillor for Devon, Alberta in a Municipal By-Election to replace outgoing Councillor Chris Belke.[1]

Mike has served in his community as a Fire Fighter, on committee's, boards, and on the local Legion. He regularly supports and donates to community organizations and charities.[2]

Politics

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Mike Hanly started his political journey running in the 2021 Devon Municipal Election, where he ran on needing to achieve a critical mass making it more attractive for both residents and visitors to spend their hard earned dollars in Devon. He spoke about the need to balance and stabilize property taxes, invigorate and refresh, downtown and industrial areas. The need to continue to grow as a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community balancing safety and prosperity, without undue government interference and control.[3] He was defeated in 2021, coming in 8th place with 630 Votes out of 2 208.[4]

Even after the 2021 Election loss, Hanly remained persistent to represent the people of Devon, Alberta and the needs for fiscal responsibility. In 2023 when Chris Belke resigned, he put forward his nomination to replace the outgoing Councillor. He ran on the same fiscal policies he did in 2021, urging that Council continue its strides ensuring fiscal responsibility, while still being aware of the budget.[5] He won the By-Election with 239 Votes out of 540. He was sworn in on February 14, 2023.

In Summer of 2023 Hanly put his name forward for the newly created Otipemisiwak Métis Government, for Citizens Representative. He ran on advocating and fighting for Métis rights, education, healthcare, housing, and justice. Hanly came in second place behind Lisa Wolfe.[6]

Electoral history

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2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government General Election: District 8 Lac Ste. Anne[7]

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Candidate Vote %
Lisa Wolfe 239 56.8
Mike Hanly 101 23.9
Wendy Snow 81 19.2

2023 Town of Devon Municipal By-Election[8]

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Candidate Vote %
Mike Hanly 239 44.3
Dale Babuik 101 18.7
Blake Adams 81 15.0
Serena Grimson 62 11.5
Kayla Fitzpatrick 57 10.6

Top Six Councillors Elected Incumbent (X)

Candidate Vote %
Brian Bowles 1089 49.3
Tanya Hugh (X) 1077 48.8
Anita Fisher 997 45.2
Gurk Dhanoa 948 42.9
Ben Gronberg 846 38.3
Chris Belke 716 32.4
Juston Porter (X) 669 30.3
Mike Hanly 630 28.5
Kayla Fitzpatrick 615 27.9
Stacey R. May (X) 548 24.8
Chris Fish (X) 482 21.8
Serena Grimson 454 20.6
Pat Beaulieu 378 17.1
Andrew Wesa 376 17.0
Chad Griffith 375 17.0
Erick Barba 283 12.8
Andre Grondin 279 12.6
Blake Adams (X) 237 12.4

References

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  1. ^ "Municipal Election Results: Devon Alberta". Town of Devon Government. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ "Mike Hanly for District 8 Serving His Community". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  3. ^ "Candidates 2021 Election: Mike Hanly". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. ^ "Official Results 2021 Election: Devon, Alberta". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. ^ "2023 By-Election Forum Answers, Devon Dispatch". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  6. ^ "Mike Hanly for District 8 Platform". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  7. ^ "2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government General Election Results". 29 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  8. ^ "2023 Town of Devon Offical By-Results". Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  9. ^ "Official Results 2021 Election: Devon, Alberta". Retrieved 2024-04-24.