175:, stating that "its critical... that we have a mayor who has proven leadership in the community, in professional life, and the administrative life at city hall... who can lead, collaborate and serve with a dynamic council team toward a greater Red Deer". He stated his platform would highlight economic recovery, community safety, crime prevention, fiscal management, stronger neighbourhoods, regional partnership and health care equity advocacy. Johnston was elected as mayor of Red Deer on election day in a landslide. One of his opponents suggested Johnston was elected because the vote was split among Johnston's more conservative challengers, though Johnston won a majority of the vote. Following his election, he stated his main priority would be "addressing downtown revitalization, including the social housing/homelessness crisis".
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