Road quality, 24/7 construction, and creating reserve funds key to Rebuilding Winnipeg “My plan is the only one which will inject $150 million per year into rebuilding infrastructure,”. “I will ensure that money is spent on building quality regional and local streets which are built right the first time so we don’t have to keep…
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Why Don’t more Grand Forks residents visit Winnipeg
Winnipeg needs to do more to attract American tourists to the city Winnipeg should be doing more to attract American tourists from North Dakota, particularly Grand Forks. “We all know Winnipeggers head to Grand Forks to enjoy shopping trips in the United States,” said. “I want to ensure Grand Forks residents know they can get…
Photo radar abuses must stop
The practice of predatory photo radar enforcement must cease before Winnipeggers lose faith in the program entirely. “When photo radar was introduced in Winnipeg in 2002, it was done to promote public safety, but the focus has clearly shifted to grabbing cash from unsuspecting drivers,”. “If we don’t make changes soon, the city will face…
Winnipeg can’t afford the wasylycia-leis tax and spend plan
Moody’s ties city’s negative outlook to NDP government on Broadway Moody’s indicated the outlook was downgraded because it is tied to debts racked up by the provincial NDP government and its inability to keep spending under control. “The NDP’s record on taxing Manitobans is not defensible, and if Judy Wasylycia-Leis is elected mayor, you can…
Choice is clear: Property tax freeze or 12 per cent tax increase?
The tax increase proposed by Wasylycia-Leis harms young Winnipeggers looking to buy their own home, may make home ownership too costly for seniors, and will drive overtaxed Winnipeggers to neighbouring municipalities. In 1987, she was an NDP cabinet minister in a government that levied the single-largest tax increase in Manitoba history. She raised taxes 37…
No to rapid transit phase 2
will shelve Phase 2 of Bus Rapid Transit Parker Lands plan adds $ 100 million to cost, but will not produce results for taxpayers “My vision for the city is to ensure a rapid transit plan which not only offers the most direct route, but also enhances the developments already on Pembina Highway,” said. “A…
Photo radar must focus on safety and fairness
Photo radar must focus on safety and fairnessPhoto radar enforcement should be about safety, not a cash grab “Winnipeg’s photo radar enforcement program can only be about worker safety,”. “It fails the moment it becomes about revenue for the city. I support a photo radar enforcement policy which is reasonable and fair for all citizens.”…
24/7 Road Work
Here was my announcement about 24/7 Road Repair as covered by Metro News Winnipeg: Rroad construction crews should be out all night long. The former councillor made the announcement Friday morning, saying he was “proposing a solid plan of specific actions that will address the many infrastructure issues plaguing our city.” The chief promise was to…
A Safer Downtown for Winnipeg Families
Last week I was the first candidate to layout a comprehensive downtown safety strategy of this campaign. As part of my plan to rebuild Winnipeg, I emphasized the importance of safety downtown by targeting chronic issues including individuals are frequently in violation of the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act. The vast, vast majority of the people who live,…
Mosquitos: Public Enemy #1
“Winnipeggers work hard and suffer through long brutal winters,” said. “I think it’s the job as mayor to ensure summers are as comfortable as possible. That means taking every measure possible to reduce mosquito counts to as close to zero as possible.” Working with the Province of Manitoba, will push for aerial spraying but with…