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Scott Gillingham

Candidate in the 2014 St. James - Brooklands Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

Why did you decide to run in the 2014 Winnipeg Civic Election?

I have decided to run for Council because I am committed to the ongoing revitalization of St. James-Brooklands-Weston. I've dedicated my life to serving people and doing what I can to improve our community. I have served and still serve on many volunteer community boards in St. James-Brooklands. I can and will work in collaboration with others to ensure that St. James-Brooklands-Weston continues to be a desirable place to work, live and play for future generations. We will achieve this through continued investment in infrastructure, community clubs, playgrounds, etc.

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as Councillor?

I have served on many and varied community boards including (but not limited to), St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre, Silver Heights Community Club, Sturgeon Heights Community Club Building Committee for the construction of our new club, Special Liaison between Portage Trail Soccer Club and City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Airports Authority Advisory Committee on the Environment. I co-initiated the launch of a Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank in west Winnipeg that serves more than 70 families every two weeks; and I helped launch the "Westgrove in Bloom" community garden project, serving the residents of a Manitoba Housing complex in west Winnipeg.

Throughout two decades of pastoring congregations I have served and worked with people from across the socio-economic, political spectrum. I have set, managed and dispersed annual organizational budgets.

The experiences gained serving in my work and on the aforementioned boards have provided me with the ability to work with others to enhance the quality of life for the people of St. James-Brooklands-Weston.

I was honored to be the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award in 2013 for Outstanding Community Service and the Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award, Portage Trail Soccer Association, 2012.

What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as Councillor, and why are these issues important to you?

  1. Investing in Infrastructure. Many of the roads, sidewalks, sewers, and water mains are in desperate need of repair in St. James. Our's is desirable yet older community. As such, addressing our infrastructure deficit needs to be the priority for the coming years.

  2. Openness and Transparency at City Hall. Taxpayers deserve to know what decisions are being made at City Hall and how our tax dollars are being spent. We cannot have a repeat of incidents like the Fire Halls scandal and the extreme cost-overruns of the new Police HQ. Council needs to implement mechanisms that provide open/transparent communication to the tax payers.

  3. We need continued investment in community assets such as community clubs, playgrounds, senior's centers, etc. St. James - Brooklands - Weston remains one of the most desirable and affordable places in Winnipeg to work, play and live. Ongoing investment in our assets will ensure that our community has the amenities necessary to remain attractive for generations to come.

What is one thing in particular that you appreciate about the ward you wish to represent?

St. James-Brooklands-Weston has all the makings of an ideal community. We have a diversity of generations living side-by-side. We have new homes and older homes. We have great schools, a strong, well-established business and industrial community. We have many excellent community organizations served by dedicated volunteers. Our ward sits on the edge of the new Centreport, with all of its potential. The main cross-Canada route makes a line through the heart of our community. St. James-Brooklands has a rich and proud history and a bright future.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

I appreciate the endorsements of Outgoing Councillor Scott Fielding and past Councillor Jae Eadie. It would be my privilege to represent the people of St. James-Brooklands-Weston.

I ask for your vote!


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News that Mentions Scott Gillingham

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Two policeboard appointments not renewed

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Scott Gillingham (chairman) and Ross Eadie, and civilian appointees Leslie Spillett and Angeline Ramkissoon. Edwards had been the police board's finance chairman, as well as vice-chair, and his departure could pose delays as the board develops a budget ...

Tory hopeful placed in charge of city costcutting committee

Friday, 16 January 2015

Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands), Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre) and Mike Pagtakhan (Point Douglas), who is also deputy mayor. A civic spokeswoman said members of the committee do not get extra pay. Browaty said the ASD committee had to meet ...

Bowman piles on more work for some city councillors

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman has given some city councillors some added responsibilities. On Thursday, Bowman named Coun. Jeff Browaty to chair city council's alternate service delivery committee. Councillors Scott Gillingham, Cindy Gilroy, and Mike Pagtakhan ...

Browaty made chairman of committee looking into privatesector delivery of ...

Thursday, 15 January 2015

North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty is eager to jump to federal politics but that didn't stop Mayor Brian Bowman from appointing him as chairman of the revived alternative services delivery committee. The appointment of Browaty to the dormant committee ...

Business Calendar

Monday, 12 January 2015

Special guests City Councillors Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands Ward) and Shawn Dobson (St. Charles Ward). Tickets: $35 members, $45 non-members. RSVP: [email protected] or 204-774-4154. Lessons Learned, Walk a Mile in My Shoes ...

'We're not a runaway train': Deputy chief disturbed by comments made at ...

Saturday, 10 January 2015

Scott Gillingham, also elected for the first time in October, said Morantz's questions were valid and would not criticize his council colleague. Gillingham said the questions Morantz asked are being dealt with by the police board, adding the board will ...

Police board divided on whether finance chairman's questions inappropriate

Friday, 09 January 2015

Scott Gillingham, also elected for the first time in October, said Morantz's questions were valid and would not criticize his council colleague. Gillingham said the questions that Morantz asked are being dealt with by the police board, adding that the ...

Deputy Police Chief Wants Mudslinging To End

Friday, 09 January 2015

Stannard called the line of questioning disrespectful, a feeling Police Board Chair Councillor Scott Gillingham says is valid. “It was a direct exchange. It was an intense exchange, and that could leave people with feelings that were reflected today ...

'Now is not the time to start laying off cops': deputy chief

Friday, 09 January 2015

Scott Gillingham, the police board's chair, said he stood by Morantz's questions, but acknowledged — as members of a new council finding their way — clarification on when certain issues are to be brought up could be helpful. "I think the questions ...

Cops under the gun for budget

Friday, 09 January 2015

Morantz: "Maybe I shouldn't be asking any questions. Why is this financial report here? Should I not be asking questions? Should I be asking (police board chairman) Coun. Scott Gillingham these questions?" Stannard: "Yes." Morantz: "Then why are you here.

Finance chair grills police on costs

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Morantz: “Maybe I shouldn't be asking any questions. Why is this financial report here? Should I not be asking questions? Should I be asking (police board chairman) Coun. Scott Gillingham these questions?” Stannard: “Yes.” Morantz: “Then why are you here.

Winnipeg councillors play name game with civic wards

Wednesday, 07 January 2015

Should the city's alphabet soup of ward names be replaced by numbers instead? That was one of the ideas suggested Wednesday as executive policy committee considered a request to by Coun. Scott Gillingham to add “Weston” to the name of his St. James ...

Time for prominent Manitobans to get down to business

Thursday, 01 January 2015

Scott Gillingham. As the new chairman of the Winnipeg Police Board, you should make it your New Year's resolution to amend the board's recent manifesto by cancelling plans to categorize murdered and missing women by race. Police Chief Devon Clunis is ...

Council hands Bowman first defeat

Thursday, 11 December 2014

How council voted on Bowman's austerity motions. -- On the motion to end the council severance plan. Lost 6-10. For: Mayor Brian Bowman, Couns. Scott Gillingham, Janice Lukes, Marty Morantz, John Orlikow, Russ Wyatt. Against: Couns. Matthew Allard ...

Council hands Bowman first defeat

Thursday, 11 December 2014

How council voted on Bowman's austerity motions. -- On the motion to end the council severance plan. Lost 6-10. For: Mayor Brian Bowman, Couns. Scott Gillingham, Janice Lukes, Marty Morantz, John Orlikow, Russ Wyatt. Against: Couns. Matthew Allard ...

Les élus de Winnipeg votent pour le maintien des indemnités de départ Radio

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Les conseillers municipaux de Winnipeg ont voté à 10 contre 6 mercredi pour garder les indemnités de départ pour les politiciens municipaux qui prennent leur retraite ou qui ne sont pas réélus. Le maire Bowman a déposé une motion devant le comité ...

Update: Mayor Brian Bowman loses severance vote

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Mayor Brian Bowman suffered his first setback on Wednesday, losing his bid to axe the practice of giving city council members severance when they leave office or are voted out. Only Bowman and councillors Scott Gillingham, Janice Lukes, Marty Morantz, ...

Winnipeg councillors vote against ending severance payments

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Winnipeg city council has voted 10-6 against a cost-cutting measure, proposed by Mayor Brian Bowman, that would end severance payments for council members who retire or get voted out of office. The vote came following hours of lively discussion on ...

Winnipeg city council rejects mayor's motion, votes to keep severance pay

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Mayor Brian Bowman promised during the election to try to end severance payments for outgoing politicians, but Wednesday only had the support councillors Scott Gillingham, Janice Lukes, Marty Morantz, John Orlikow and Russ Wyatt. A motion to reduce ...

Council votes to keep their severance payouts

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

By noon Wednesday, Jenny Gerbasi (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry), Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and rookie councillors Jason Schreyer (Elmwood-East Kildonan) and Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands) rose to speak on the motion, Gillingham was the only one ...

City council votes against ending severance pay

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Scott Gillingham (St. James – Brooklands). "It's more than most Winnipeggers see in an entire year's salary, Madame speaker,” Bowman said at the council meeting Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation also urged councillors to end the practice of ...

City council shoots down mayor's call to end severance pay

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Scott Gillingham (St. James – Brooklands). "It's more than most Winnipeggers see in an entire year's salary, Madame speaker,” Bowman said at the council meeting Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation also urged councillors to end the practice of ...

Mayor Bowman loses his bid to cut city councillors' severance packages

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Marty Mortanz (Charleswood-Tuxedo), a lawyer who heads up a property investment and financial services firm, and Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands), were the only other members of council to say during the debate they would not take a severance.

City council votes against ending severance pay

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Scott Gillingham (St. James – Brooklands). "It's more than most Winnipeggers see in an entire year's salary, Madame speaker,” Bowman said at the council meeting Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation also urged councillors to end the practice of ...

City council votes against ending severance pay

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Scott Gillingham (St. James – Brooklands). "It's more than most Winnipeggers see in an entire year's salary, Madame speaker,” Bowman said at the council meeting Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation also urged councillors to end the practice of ...


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