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Brian Mayes

Candidate in the 2014 St. Vital Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

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

My wife reminds me that when we met more than two decades ago, I talked about my passion for justice. I believe in the power of democracy. I have had the honour of serving St. Vital as City Councillor since 2011, voting to almost triple the city's road resurfacing budget, securing new funding to asphalt gravel back lanes, and overseeing the construction of St. Vital Park's Duck Pond Pavilion, upgrading the St. Vital Library and Arena (completion date 2015), and Centennial Outdoor Pool, while at the same time protecting valuable green space. My decision to serve as councillor is the result of a decades-long passion for public service, ethical government and justice. As a former economist, negotiator, lawyer and business owner I have both the experience and the interest in contributing to the community where my mother taught kindergarten, where I grew up, and where my wife and I have chosen to raise our children. I am dedicated to St. Vital and to continuing this important work. I have knocked on thousands of doors, and I have heard what St. Vitalers have to say.

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

St. Vital is the largest ward in the city, and it has the largest number of gravel back lanes and other issues which we need to address. Having dedicated myself to the role of St. Vital City Councillor for the last three years, I know the job, I understand St. Vital's issues, and I have a proven track record of getting things done. I not only work hard, I bring to the job my experience as an economist and my ability to manage large budgets. I have a bachelors degree in Public Administration, a Masters Degree in Industrial Relations, and a law degree. I also have elected experience as a school trustee in Brandon. I have worked as a civil servant and until I was elected as City Councillor in 2011 I worked for a decade as a lawyer. I have owned my own business and I know something about the challenges small business owners face. I also have extensive experience as a director of the Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba and Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba. Given my broad-based expertise, education, and experience, I am able to understand issues from a number of different perspectives.

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

I have a balanced approach to issues and listen to all sides. I enjoy speaking with the constituents on the doorstep, at community centres, coffee parties, and at other events, and I have listened to constituent concerns. We need to increase funding to improve roads, back lanes, sidewalks, water quality and curb repair. We need to improve snow removal, including removing snow more quickly from sidewalks near schools and senior's buildings. We need to continue to invest in police, fire and paramedics. In St. Vital we have it all. We have diversity, vibrant businesses, libraries, and green space. We need to continue to enhance St. Vital parks and protect green spaces, such as the Seine River. St. Vital has a deep history, and it is also cosmopolitan, and diverse, and we should celebrate that. I will continue to promote and support infrastructure, services, safety, green spaces and the St. Vital community.

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

It's difficult to single out one thing in a ward where I have such deep family ties. If I had to choose one thing in particular that I appreciate it would be the mix of the old and new in St. Vital. The St. Vital Museum is a cherished gem, along with the Mustangs, the Curling Club and so many other things. But we also have new landmarks, like the Hindu Temple, the Seine River Walking Trail and Le centre scolaire Léo-Rémillard.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Constituents know that I work hard. I've knocked on many doors multiple times not only during the campaign but also in the last three years. I am interested to hear and address constituent concerns. This is the reason I decided to run in 2011 and that I am running again. I have the experience, education, and expertise to do the job. It's fun to reconnect with former teachers, classmates, co-workers, and even babysitters, who still live in the ward. And despite the rain, and cold so severe my hands were bleeding when I door-knocked last March, this has been a thoroughly rewarding and exciting process. I enjoy meeting people, hearing concerns, and in a small way contributing to the community that I love. I hope on Wednesday, October 22, you will consider voting for Brian Mayes, the second name on the ballot. I will work hard for my constituents, I will budget responsibly, I will listen, and I will be engaged because I live in St. Vital and I love this ward.


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News that Mentions Brian Mayes

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Winnipeg trees infected with black knot fungus

Thursday, 21 May 2015

Tired of fungus ruining the look of your chokecherry tree? You are not alone. Winnipeg has thousands of these trees now infected by the black knot fungus some believe looks like dog feces. Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) said council needs to restore ...

No one saw LaVérendrye decision coming

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Brian Mayes is politically astute. Mayes has this idea to import City Year, an American organization that sends young people financed by corporate sponsors into at-risk schools to work with kids for a year. He's set up three forums Thursday, one by ...

Have a chat with tree experts May 25

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Brian Mayes (St. Vital) to offer an informative evening with City staff from the Urban Forestry Branch. Join us Mon., May 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Collège Jean Sauvé (1128 Dakota St.). Learn about Black Knot, a fungal disease which is affects many ...

We'll let you know if anything happens

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Brian Mayes is politically astute. Mayes has this idea to import City Year, an American organization that sends young people financed by corporate sponsors into at-risk schools to work with kids for a year. He's set up three forums Thursday, one by ...

Hockey rink to be named after Sami Jo Small

Sunday, 10 May 2015

Small won Olympic gold and played goal for many years with the Canadian women's national hockey team. There will also be arena upgrades announced by Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and Riel MLA Christine Melnick. The centre is at 26 Molgat Ave.

Buzz over rooftop beehives

Friday, 08 May 2015

Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and John Orlikow (River Heights) voted to give city staff until September to study how other cities accommodate rooftop beehives and draw up an amendment to the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning Bylaw, which governs downtown land use.

Winnipeg hotel wants bees on roof, beekeeping bylaws relaxed

Thursday, 07 May 2015

It's abuzz downtown, if you pardon the joke." Councillor Brian Mayes asked city administration to look into the idea Thursday. He said having a bee apiary on the hotel rooftop would grow local food production and help address the problems facing bees ...

Committee OKs Mon Amis Louis for Esplanade Riel

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Brian Mayes said the seasonal option will allow the business to capitalize on foot traffic during the summer months at the site with no direct vehicle access. WOW! proposes to operate the site as an event centre for the rest of the year. The space was ...

City considers allowing beehives on rooftops in downtown Winnipeg

Thursday, 07 May 2015

“There doesn't seem to be a lot of resistance to it.” Beekeeping is currently only allowed in the downtown at educational institutions, and Patterson said the University of Winnipeg has two hives. Committee chair Coun. Brian Mayes said he expects city ...

Teacher unhappy with my heritage moment

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Brian Mayes is politically astute. Mayes has this idea to import City Year, an American organization that sends young people financed by corporate sponsors into at-risk schools to work with kids for a year. He's set up three forums Thursday, one by ...

Beehives could be permitted on downtown rooftops

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and John Orlikow (River Heights) voted to give city staff until September to study how other cities accommodate rooftop beehives and draw up an amendment to the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning Bylaw, which governs downtown land use.

WOW Hospitality's Mon Ami Louis to open on Provencher Bridge in July

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Mon Ami Louis, a WOW Hospitality restaurant, got the nod from Winnipeg's downtown development committee Thursday to take over the vacant Esplanade Riel space for a new restaurant. Committee chair Brian Mayes says city staff picked Mon Amis Louis ...

French restaurant proposed for bridge Esplanade Riel new tenant chosen

Saturday, 02 May 2015

Brian Mayes, said the decision to only operate the restaurant five months of the year will hopefully stave off the financial difficulties faced by Chez Sophie. "I think it is good financially, and it is good culturally; it has a French component and we ...

New bridge restaurant chosen, pending approval

Friday, 01 May 2015

The proposal will first go to the city's downtown development, heritage and riverbank management committee for consideration next week. The committee's chair, Coun. Brian Mayes, said the decision to only operate the restaurant five months of the year ...

Flak from the flack, but a story nevertheless

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Brian Mayes is politically astute. Mayes has this idea to import City Year, an American organization that sends young people financed by corporate sponsors into at-risk schools to work with kids for a year. He's set up three forums Thursday, one by ...

City hall in brief

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Brian Mayes (St. Vital) first brought forth the motion after Richmond, B.C., announced a competing bid to serve as four-year host. The team has been in Winnipeg since 1991, and Mayes said it would be a great addition to the new Sport for Life building ...

How close is WSD to dysfunction?

Friday, 24 April 2015

Brian Mayes is politically astute. Mayes has this idea to import City Year, an American organization that sends young people financed by corporate sponsors into at-risk schools to work with kids for a year. He's set up three forums Thursday, one by ...

Construction begins on St. Vital Fire Hall

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

They had a smashing good time. Construction on the 101-year-old St. Vital Fire Hall began officially on April 14 when Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital), MLA for St. Vital Nancy Allan and former St. Vital city councillor Gord Steeves smashed a hole in a ...

Funding for field

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Hundreds of guests turned out for an annual fundraising dinner that forms part of Dakota Collegiate's Alumni Field Capital Campaign at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park on April 10. At the event, Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and Coun. Janice ...

Earls proposal for Main Street rejected by city

Saturday, 11 April 2015

John Orlikow and committee chairman Brian Mayes joined Gerbasi in voting against elements of the plan, creating tie votes that killed the project. The appeals do not go to council for another look. MacDougall and staff from Earls left city hall quickly ...

Portage and Main study moves forward

Friday, 10 April 2015

The committee also received confidential legal advice on the matter, which didn't appear to impede further work toward the alteration. "We didn't hear anything that would cause us to stop a study," said Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital), the committee's ...

City rejects plan for new Earls restaurant downtown

Friday, 10 April 2015

Councillors Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) opposed parts of the plan. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) stood out as the only committee member who supported it completely. "This would actually reduce the amount of off ...

City councillors reject proposed new Main Street Earls restaurant

Friday, 10 April 2015

Jenny Gerbasi. “We made the regulation to help develop our downtown. If we allow this one, then what's the point?” Coun. John Orlikow agreed but councillors Jeff Browaty and Brian Mayes said they support the development and want to see it go ahead.

Arrests made for apartment fire

Friday, 10 April 2015

FIVE youths under the age of 16 have been arrested on suspicion they started the massive fire in a vacant apartment building on Hargrave Street Monday evening. Winnipeg police arrested two boys, both 13, and three girls ages 12, 14 and 15. Witnesses ...

Grant to be announced for Dakota Collegiate's athletic field

Thursday, 09 April 2015

City councillors Brian Mayes (St. Vital) and Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) will announce a $600,000 city grant tomorrow night at the Dakota Collegiate Alumni Field project fundraising dinner. The grant, which the two councillors said was approved in the ...


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