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Janice Lukes

Candidate in the 2014 St. Norbert Council Ward race.

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

I have a 14 year solid track record of getting the job done. I'm far more than election promises! I have been raising money for community projects, project managing and getting results for the community. I have raised $65 million for community projects – and in doing so have gained invaluable expertise and skills that I we need on City Council. I’ve gained extensive experience through my years being self-employed in business and in leadership and advisory roles.

I want to share this experience at City Hall to give back and continue improving our community in south Winnipeg – St. Norbert Ward. My community work over the years has had a tremendously positive impact in south Winnipeg – St. Norbert ward and I know as City Councillor, I can continue improving the quality of life in our community.

I’ve spent 14 years learning about the City / Province and Federal governments as an infrastructure fundraiser and activist, of all the candidates running – I am by far am the most experienced in these areas. This experience will serve south Winnipeg – St. Norbert Ward well.

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

I have a proven track record of getting the job done: http://janicelukes.ca/experience/

I am a trained infrastructure fundraiser and have raised over $65 Million for community projects. In doing this – I have gained invaluable expertise working with ALL levels of governments and funding programs (Building Canada Fund / Manitoba Rural Infrastructure Fund / Economic Stimulus Fund / etc) I have 15 years’ experience running a successful business.

I am an IAP2 Canada Public Participation Certified Practitioner with extensive experience in the field of public participation. I am a graduate of the University of Manitoba Asper School of Business Mid Management program and a Red River College Business Administration Graduate. I’ve worked with over 50 community groups in the ward (St. Norbert Farmers Market, Pembina Trails School Division, Parent Committees, Community Centers, St. Norbert BIZ and more) The experience of working with not for profits and volunteer organizations is invaluable.

Of all the candidates running – I am the only one that has brought community concerns to City Hall over 60 times. I’ve presented at every committee possible advocating for many of the groups I work for. I’ve been recognized by many organizations for the community work over the years: http://janicelukes.ca/endorsements/

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. Resolving the student housing challenges in our communities around the University of Manitoba. The impact student housing shortages is having on the core fabric of our community.

  2. Improving maintenance services being provided to the Waverley West community that is billed as ‘the cutting edge model of new urbanism’.

  3. Ensuring the Basic core City services are provided (snow removal / fixing roads)

  4. Efficient and safe transportation: improving traffic flow, transit service into new and existing communities, and increasing active and age friendly trails transportation safety around schools and on our streets for all users, including children, seniors, pedestrians and bicyclists.

  5. Recreational facilities: improving recreational facilities infrastructure and programming to accommodate the diversity of our growing neighbourhoods, with a specific focus on securing a South Winnipeg regional recreational centre and ensuring the completion of the Jonathon Toews CC field house.

  6. Economic growth: working towards securing sustained and strategic investments in infrastructure to grow our economy, and focusing on a capital region economic-growth strategy.

  7. Improving corporate governance and accountability at City Hall.

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

South Winnipeg - St. Norbert Ward is one of the fastest growing areas of the city - but we must grow SMARTER and not jsut BIGGER. We must work towards a sustainable and liveable community that provides a safe and secure high quality of life, and efficient transportation system, robus economic development opportunities and social equity. I have the experience and proven track record of collaborating with multiple levels of goverments and community organizations to work towards smarter development and growth in south Winnipeg. I am very appreciative of the great cultural diversity we have in south Winnipeg and would be extremely proud to represent residents at City Hall.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

I ask that every voter takes at least 10 minutes to look at the candidates websites. To look for the work they have actually accomplished in the community. Politicians can make a lot of 'promises' - I am more than promises - I have a 14 year track record of extensive community work. This work has brought me a level of experience that no other candidates has.

I've also been recognized for my extensive community work with the following awards: - Presidents’ Council Award – Manitoba School Board Association 2014 – Nominated by the Pembina Trails School Division Board of Trustees, - Queen Elizabeth II Gold Jubilee Medal 2012 – for outstanding and exemplary contributions to community. - Premier’s Volunteer Service Award 2012 – from the Premier of Manitoba for contribution to the quality of community life. - YMCA‐WYCA Woman of Distinction Award 2012 – for unique contributions to the development of others in our community - Active School Champion Award 2012 – for outstanding commitment and work in developing Active and Safe Routes to School in the community


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News that Mentions Janice Lukes

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Homeowners near U of M back councillor's call for rooming house crackdown

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Some Winnipeggers living near the University of Manitoba agree with their city councillor's call for a crackdown on houses being converted into rooming houses for students. St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes told CBC News this week that a number of houses ...

City snowshovelling idea a load of crap

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) seems to like the idea. She said the city should seriously consider it. Even Mayor Brian Bowman didn't rule out the idea, telling reporters following an executive policy committee meeting Wednesday that they'll deal with the ...

Know one zone?

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Janice Lukes (St. Norbert), chair of the city's public works committee. Lukes noted some cities have implemented lower speed limits in areas where active transportation is common. She believes the idea could be tested in areas like Fort Richmond. "I'd ...

Le plan maître pour le transport actif de Winnipeg franchit une étape Radio

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Selon la présidente du comité, Janice Lukes, la Stratégie est très importante pour le développement de la ville, car elle jette les bases pour la planification du transport actif pour les 20 prochaines années. « Aucun plan n'est parfait, mais ceci nous ...

Shovel your own sidewalks for 'a more walkable neighbourhood'

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Council's public works chair, Janice Lukes, agreed the idea should be evaluated, but not for the 2016 budget year. "I absolutely think we should start the conversation ... I think we should put the facts on the table about how much it costs," said ...

Lukes Would Like To Pilot 30 km/h Residential Zones

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Toronto is doing it. And one Winnipeg city councillor thinks it could be a good idea. Janice Lukes wants to look at reducing the residential speed limit to 30 km/h. The head of the city's infrastructure committee says it's something she plans on ...

Update: Winnipeg committee approves Filipino parade route

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Despite the concerns committee members voted 3-1 in favour of the appeal with Couns. Cindy Gilroy, Devi Sharma and Shawn Dobson voting in favour and Coun. Janice Lukes the lone vote against. Organizers told media after the vote they'll consider a new ...

Festival philippin : la Ville de Winnipeg annule sa décision Radio

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Seule la conseillère Janice Lukes a voté contre l'appel. « Je respecte les préoccupations des ambulanciers et du personnel de secours », déclare la conseillère de Saint-Norbert. Le défilé annuel aura lieu au mois d'août et attirera des membres de la ...

Filipino Street Festival allowed to keep parade route

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Janice Lukes (St. Norbert), the public works chair, cast the sole vote against the appeal. City staff argued the location of the festival led to ”negative experiences and feedback” in prior years, claiming “the volume of traffic on McPhillips Street ...

Loewen takes the scenic route

Monday, 22 June 2015

In the background, left to right, unidentified man, event MC Paul Boge, Bike Week Winnipeg coordinator Andraea Sartison, city councillor Janice Lukes, and Paul Loewen, ride support crew. (SHELDON BIRNIE/CANSTAR COMMUNITY NEWS/THE HERALD).

Snow job for citizens?

Monday, 22 June 2015

Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the public works committee, said if Sacher doesn't raise the issue in a pending cost-benefit analysis of snow clearing, she will make sure it becomes part of the public debate. "We should put the facts on the table ...

Breaking b(re)ad: Wyatt stands by $3K restaurant expenses

Thursday, 18 June 2015

At $25,645.95 of total ward allowance expenses from January to April, Wyatt was not the biggest overall spender. The highest tab was the $27,050.54 spent by St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes. Lukes said she wasn't concerned by the distinction so early in ...

Russ Wyatt's restaurant tab tops all councillors at $3K in 2 months

Thursday, 18 June 2015

That put's him in the higher range of spenders on council in the first four months of this year. St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes spent the most of her ward allowance at $27,050.54. Each councillor's allowance is calculated on the number of residents in ...

Pondering trees and community spirit

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

On May 25, city councillors Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) and Brian Mayes (St. Vital) hosted a town hall on black knot fungus. Richmond West, my community, is part of the St. Norbert ward. Coun. Lukes, has informed me the ward has 1,256 of these trees.

Ethics commissioner is just what city hall needs

Monday, 15 June 2015

The power of municipal government is far from absolute, but it would appear to have a potentially corrupting influence all the same. That's why Winnipeg needs to have an independent ethics commissioner. Whether it's fire halls built on land the city ...

Winnipeg's mosquito population explodes

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Janice Lukes (St. Norbert). "The heat, the rain, it's the perfect storm. "I'd love to see, 'Zap, no mosquitoes in this quadrant. Zap, no mosquitoes in that quadrant.'" Malathion was approved for use by licensed applicators by Health Canada, Nawolsky ...

Letters, May 28

Thursday, 28 May 2015

My thanks to Couns. Janice Lukes and Brian Mayes for bringing attention to the issue of black knot disease (Cash pinch hits trees: councillors, May 27). As a supporter of a greener Winnipeg, I have watched with frustration for years as the disease has ...

Trois nouveaux YMCA pourraient voir le jour à Winnipeg Radio

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Mais d'autres élus municipaux comme Janice Lukes du quartier Saint-Norbert croient qu'il est urgent d'agir. Elle dit que les citoyens des banlieues qui se développent rapidement paient aussi des impôts fonciers et ils s'attendent à recevoir des ...

Cash pinch hits trees: councillors

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Janice Lukes estimates the city can remove only about 200 trees per year infected with black knot with the most recent funding. The budget to battle Dutch elm disease is more complex because it involves both tree removal and tree banding, and the ...

Cash pinch hits trees: councillors

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Janice Lukes estimates the city can remove only about 200 trees per year infected with black knot with the most recent funding. The budget to battle Dutch elm disease is more complex because it involves both tree removal and tree banding. The province ...

Cuts to city's budget limits ability to battle tree diseases

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

"It is about concerns being raised from citizens, we had a town hall meeting... and councillors Brian Mayes and Janice Lukes were trying to get information out there to citizens and get their reactions, to find more money for that (black knot) program ...

City of Winnipeg has broken communications system: councillor

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

“It's very difficult to get information, it's very difficult to share information, and it's very difficult to be effective when all you're doing is trying to find and gather information,” said Councillor Janice Lukes on Tuesday. She was responding to ...

City communications strategy 'broken', says Coun. Lukes

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

A Winnipeg councillor blasted the city's communications strategy and said there was not enough publicity for a meeting to reveal design plans for the second phase of rapid transit. Coun. Janice Lukes said there are other issues in communications, too.

Débats animés entourant la maladie du nodule noir du cerisier Radio

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Les conseillers municipaux de Winnipeg Janice Lukes et Brian Mayes souhaitent que la Ville dépense davantage pour lutter contre la maladie du nodule noir, une maladie qui affecte les cerisiers de Virginie Schubert de la ville. Ils ont tenu une ...

Councillors sound battle cry against dreaded black knot

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

TWO city councillors are trying to engage the public in the fight against a deadly fungus that disfigures and eventually kills trees. St. Vital Coun. Brian Mayes and St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes held a townhall meeting Monday evening to discuss the ...


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