A Canadian man who went viral for his self-deprecating campaign signs has won a seat on the Kelowna city council in British Columbia , Canada. Brady Rogers, a 33-year-old business owner, secured his place on the council during the October 17 municipal election.
“Hi, I’m Brady. Do I enjoy politics? No. Do I know what I’m doing? No. But am I qualified? Also no,” the banner read. “Engineering taught me that finding good answers starts with asking good questions. Understanding comes before solutions. He added that while he did not claim to have all the answers, he knew how to keep asking questions until he understood a problem. Following his victory, Rogers addressed supporters in a video, emphasising that his laid-back campaign style did not mean he would take his responsibilities lightly.
Rogers received 12,635 votes, making him the fourth-most popular candidate in the election, according to a report by CBC News. He expressed his desire to bring a fresh perspective to the council and work towards improving life in Kelowna, a city with a population of around 167,000.
His campaign stood out for its tongue-in-cheek slogans, including “How hard could it be,” “Just trying to pay my rent,” and “Let’s see what happens. One of his campaign messages read, “Fine, I’ll do it,” while his website featured an equally self-deprecating introduction. Despite the humour surrounding his campaign, Rogers said his decision to run was driven by his concern for Kelowna, its small businesses and its homeless population. He said the election offered an opportunity to understand how the city functions, whom its systems serve and how residents’ welfare could remain at the centre of decision-making. I think that’s as true in politics as it is in engineering,” Rogers said, as per his campaign site . He said that if he was going to run, his campaign had to reflect authenticity and honesty, which led to the slogan, “Fine, I’ll do it.
