Jack Senft would like to see crime reduced in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Senft campaigning on reducing crime, attracting new businesses

Nov 15, 2022 | 5:00 PM

Jack Senft, who is running in the upcoming La Ronge byelection on Nov. 30, believes the number one issue residents currently face is crime and crime prevention.

“I hear it from so many people that so much stuff is happening in town,” he said. “I think we have to do some sort of a revamping of crime watch and having some more talks with the RCMP, maybe even the judicial system. For the basic citizen, I think that’s bothering them right now.”

Senft explained there has been a lot of vandalism in particular, but noted violent crime seems to be a growing issue as well. He’d like to see more done to address crime and to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

If elected to council, attracting new businesses and repairing ailing infrastructure would also be priorities for Senft. He noted the proposed highway corridor expansion project is well overdue and added he supports the revitalization of La Ronge’s downtown core.

“I have been here for 40-plus years, so I know the community. I know which way it can go,” Senft said. “I think we have to do something to attract people.”

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Senft moved to La Ronge 46 years ago with his father, who served as town administrator for many years. Senft credits his dad for teaching him a lot about how the municipality works and he said he can bring some of those skills to the council table.

He also said he promises to always take the time listen to residents and the problems they have.

“I don’t have an axe to grind. I’m not running because I feel something has to be done,” Senft said. “I’m trying to be a corporate citizen who makes positive changes in town, and that’s working with the people who are there and the mayor and go from there.”

Senft owns and operates LA Interior Solutions with his wife Laurie. His sons, Adam and Brandon, are also part of the family business.

In the past, Senft was a volunteer firefighter with La Ronge Regional Fire Department and even served a couple of years as deputy-chief. He currently sits on the town’s tax revision and development appeals boards, and is a former member of the Elks.

Also running in the Nov. 30 byelection are Terry Hunt and Robert Pacey.

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by Derek Cornet

Senft campaigning on reducing crime, attracting new businesses

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