It’s voting day in Regina. This time, residents can have their say on who they would like to see as mayor, city councilor and school commissioner.

Polling stations in the city opened at 9 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

Cold temperatures and long lines did not deter voters from getting out. CTV News was able to catch up with voters at polling stations across the city.

Resident Jeni Bosch is no stranger to voting in municipal elections. She said it was important to make your voice heard.

“It’s our civic duty to be able to participate in democracy, I guess.” Bosch said. “There is low voter turnout, I think it’s important that we all step up and do our civic duty.”

“It’s just important to vote. Raise your voice and make it heard,” said Hilary Leier.

“If you don’t vote, it doesn’t really help anyone,” Brayden Wickenheiser said.

Many people were waiting in line outside Lakeview Elementary School. A line that went around the school.

“It’s easy to get carried away during federal and provincial elections, but municipal civic elections are just as important,” said a resident outside Lakeview Elementary School.

It was the first time that Nadia Most voted in a civic election.

“I’m quite involved in politics and I know what’s going on. I think it’s really important to know what’s happening in your city, your province and your country.

Saul Lipton also waited in line at Lakeview Elementary School. He added that if residents don’t vote, they can’t complain.

“If I’m going to complain, I better get out and vote so I can have a say,” he said.

“People are worried about what is happening. Maybe they want change. I want financial responsibility, which is a big problem with all these megaprojects and everything falling apart around us,” Lipton said.

Some issues where voters would like to see change include issues related to schools and infrastructure.

“Definitely affordability and everything that’s going on in schools with pronouns and locker room stuff,” Leier said.

“I hope to have someone who will be better for Regina’s infrastructure. That’s usually how I vote,” Wickenheiser added.