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Meet Yusuf Mohammed

Candidate for
Medicine Hat City Council

Meet Yusuf Mohammed

Candidate for Medicine Hat City Council
About Me

My name is Yusuf Mohammed, and Medicine Hat has been home for more than 20 years. I’m a husband to my beautiful wife of 20 years, a father of three growing boys, and like many families here, I’ve experienced both the challenges and the beauty of building a life rooted in community, hard work, and hope for the future.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve Medicine Hat in various capacities—whether through coaching youth soccer, organizing local events, or assisting community members in navigating services. I’m also the founder of Lantern Glocal Co., a small consulting business here in Medicine Hat that supports organizations in building inclusive workplaces, strengthening communication, and planning for long-term success.

In 2006, I helped launch the Connection Intercultural Association to bring people together—from newcomers to long-time residents—so we can better understand each other and build a city that works for everyone. That belief—that we are better when we work together—continues to guide everything I do.

I’ve been fortunate to learn from both local and global experiences. I hold a Master’s in Global Management and a Bachelor’s in Communications, and I’ve worked across several continents in roles focused on leadership, education, and economic development. But no matter where I’ve been, Medicine Hat is the place that’s shaped me most.

Within The Community

I currently serve on the Medicine Hat College Board of Governors, where I support post-secondary growth and skills training in our region. I’ve also contributed to the Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council and previously served as Chair of the City’s Social Development Committee. Each of these roles has deepened my belief that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about listening, building trust, and doing the steady, everyday work that makes a real difference.

Why I’m Running

I’m running for City Council because I care about the future of this city—our neighborhoods, our families, our small businesses, and our shared sense of belonging. I believe in practical solutions, respectful dialogue, and leadership that prioritizes people.

If I earn your trust, I will work hard every day to represent you with honesty, humility, and commitment.

Let’s build something meaningful together—for all of us.

My Family

Explore Yusuf’s Priorities

Trust

Opportunity

Stewardship

Belonging

Fairness

Restoring Trust and Confidence in City Leadership

Lead Together. Build Forward When we lead with humility and unity, we rebuild trust. This gives Medicine Hat the collective voice to secure the partnerships our city deserves. Rebuilding Trust Starts with Us Strong leadership is more than just holding office. It means showing up with clarity, consistency, and courage. Here in Medicine Hat, we’re at a turning point. Trust has been shaken. A recent municipal inspection called our governance “irregular,” and many residents felt unheard when city council turned down a motion for public complaints about senior staff. But we can’t move forward by focusing on what’s broken. We move forward by building something better, together. Real leadership isn’t loud; it’s effective. It’s not about who’s right, but what we can do right, together. As the African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It’s time we go […]
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Building a Fair and Resilient Economy

A Smarter, Fairer Local Economy for Medicine Hat It’s time to put people at the center of our economy—supporting small businesses, creating real job pathways, and investing wisely so every resident of Medicine Hat can build a future they believe in. Medicine Hat families are feeling the pinch, rising rents, job uncertainty, and less reliable utility revenue in a volatile market. Small businesses, especially those downtown, are still trying to bounce back from the pandemic and long construction projects. Rising costs like property taxes and utility fees make things even tougher. At the same time, young people are unsure about their future here. Employers are having trouble finding workers, and many job seekers, especially youth, are struggling to find steady, meaningful jobs. As a candidate for City Council, I believe it’s time to shift from reaction to renewal—by planning with purpose, forming stronger partnerships, and putting the people of Medicine […]
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Safeguarding Public Resources with Purpose

Powering Medicine Hat—For the People, By the People Our utilities were built by the people—let’s ensure they serve the people, with fairness, transparency, and a future-focused vision for every resident of Medicine Hat In Medicine Hat, our public utilities like gas, electricity, and water have always shown our local ownership, self-reliance, and community pride. But in 2024, things changed. Utilities usually bring in over 30% of the City’s income, but this year’s report shows a big drop. The City made $32.7 million less than expected, mostly because electricity and natural gas revenues fell by $63.2 million. The City doesn’t give one total for all utilities, but the numbers show they likely brought in about $140 to $145 million this year, compared to $225 million in better years. This is a big drop in a key source of revenue, and it’s understandable that many residents have questions: “If we still own […]
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Planning Smart, Investing Fair—Across All Neighborhoods

Smarter Growth, Stronger Communities Let’s build a Medicine Hat where every neighborhood thrives—by listening first, investing wisely, and planning with people, not just for them. Fair Growth, Real Results: Listening and Investing Across Medicine Hat Every neighbourhood in Medicine Hat—from Southview to Crescent Heights to Ranchlands—has its own energy, needs, and ideas for the future. But while some areas are booming, others feel left behind. The truth is: fair growth doesn’t mean equal spending everywhere—it means smart, transparent investment that reflects what each community actually needs. In 2024, the City identified 259 under-utilized parcels of land, and yet, barriers to infill still slow development. Residents continue to raise concerns about street safety, playground access, lighting, and rezoning decisions with minimal input. Meanwhile, downtown’s aging infrastructure and the Flats’ redevelopment needs remain under-addressed. So the question is: How do we grow in a way that makes sense for everyone—not just a […]
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Building Together: Community-Driven Change in Medicine Hat

Welcome to my blog, Building Together: Community-Driven Change in Medicine Hat. I’m excited to share ideas, stories, and insights about how we can join forces to create a stronger, more resilient future for our city. Whether it’s tackling workforce challenges, supporting local businesses, or helping new residents feel at home, this space is for real conversations and working together on solutions that include everyone’s voice. Let’s build Medicine Hat’s future together.

Platform Points

Collaborative, Honest Leadership: The Key to Our Community’s Future

by Yusuf Mohammed
on September 30, 2025
As I continue connecting with residents across Medicine Hat, one message stands out loud and clear: people want leaders who listen, admit when things go wrong, and bring everyone to the table—from City Hall to businesses, schools, and nonprofits. This idea is more than just talk. Research and real-world examples show that cities working together across different sectors do better than those that work alone, especially in creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and staying strong over time. Why Business Backs Collaboration Today, things change quickly, and no one group can succeed by itself. Cities do best when they work together with […]
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Platform Points

It Takes a Village to Build Together

by Yusuf Mohammed
on September 19, 2025
Recently, as I was unloading lawn signs from my vehicle, the neighbourhood kids ran over, curious and full of questions. Before I knew it, they were helping me build them, laughing, problem-solving, and turning a simple task into something meaningful. They reminded me that community isn’t just an idea, it’s an action. It’s what happens when people show up, pitch in, and believe that together, we can shape something better. These signs are more than just plastic and paint. They stand for the future we are building together, starting right here in our community. If you’d like to display a […]
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Platform Points

What If Trust Became Medicine Hat’s Most Valuable Economic Driver?

by Yusuf Mohammed
on September 19, 2025
Restoring Trust and Confidence in City Leadership is my Priority #1: In the business world, trust isn’t just a value—it’s a competitive advantage. What if Medicine Hat’s next big step wasn’t about one project, but about the culture we build together through unity and partnership? Imagine our city’s strength coming from leaders across council, businesses, community groups, and institutions, all working with a shared purpose. That’s the future I envision. And as I wrote in my first platform point: “When we lead with humility and unity, we rebuild trust. This gives Medicine Hat the collective voice to secure the partnerships […]
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