Draft:Mike Hanly

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.

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.

Politics
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. He was defeated in 2021, coming in 8th place with 630 Votes out of 2 208.

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. 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.

Electoral history
===2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government General Election: District 8 Lac Ste. Anne === ===2023 Town of Devon Municipal By-Election ===

===2021 Town of Devon Municipal Election ===

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