Read Mayor Fiacco's biography
Mayor Pat Fiacco is Regina’s 33rd mayor and was elected to his fourth term on October 28, 2009 with 85 per cent of the vote. Over the course of his first three terms, he has been part of some monumental changes affecting Regina’s future. At every turn, new records are being set and a dream of a better future for all Reginans is realised.
Throughout history, words have had the ability to inspire, give hope, and allow people to dream. In Regina, no three words have been imprinted more on the culture of the community than “I Love Regina”. This positive mantra is not just a slogan but a symbol of the pride Reginans share in their community and a desire for their city to be the best it can be.
During his time as Mayor, Pat Fiacco has been tough on crime seeing it drop to levels not witnessed since the early 90s. Working with the Chief of Police, they’ve put more officers on the streets and reduced auto thefts by nearly 60 per cent.
The Mayor has worked hard to ensure residents get good value for their property tax dollar. During his first three terms and with the help of his council colleagues residents have had the lowest average municipal property tax increases in western Canada, having held the line on taxes four times.
The heart and strength of any community is measured by the vibrancy of its core – the downtown. In Regina, the heart of the community is beating stronger every day. The community’s first Regina Downtown Neighbourhood Plan is now in place. Its goal is to direct future development and planning in the downtown in way that will create a vibrant, pedestrian-first community that thrives 24/7.
Mayor Fiacco believes economic development is vital to the success of any community. Out of good economic development flows support for arts, culture and sport. Through the Mayor’s vision and leadership, Regina has enjoyed several years of economic growth that have put Regina on or near the top in Canada year after year.
The Mayor has also led the charge for additional housing of all types in Regina. The corporation now has a comprehensive Housing Incentives Policy as a catalyst to development.
Growing up in the inner city, Mayor Fiacco understands the struggles residents in the area face. He also knows as a city we are only as strong as the weakest neighbourhoods and everyone has a role to play in our community’s success. That is why he created the Regina Inner City Community Partnership – a grass roots, community initiative that supports the work of agencies in the areas of crime and safety, housing, and employment.
Mayor Fiacco relishes the fact municipal officials are the closest to the people and celebrates it by opening the doors to City Hall with initiatives such as the “Mayor for a Day”, Open Door Visits and the Speak Out Line. He also looks forward to talking with residents in their own community with the Mayor’s Mobile Office.
With a busy work day, Mayor Fiacco cherishes the time he has with his wife Angie, their kids Melissa, Jordan and Mathew and granddaughter Leena. A former Canadian Boxing Champion, Mayor Fiacco is an internationally accredited Olympic referee and judge for boxing and is the first Canadian appointed to the International Boxing Associations Referring and Judging Commission. He’s an avid runner and triathlete having completed the Canadian Ironman in 2008 and several marathons.