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Ray Ulasy

Candidate in the 2014 Transcona Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

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

I am passionate about my community and am proud to call Transcona my home, having lived in Transcona for the past 49 years. I decided early on, in 2014, that I wanted to run. Like many concerned citizens in Winnipeg, I was bothered by the lack of transparency, and accountability at City Hall, and especially our ward of Transcona. Which amplified this concern was the fact that our current councillor has sat on the EPC, been the deputy mayor and chairman of the city's finance committee and would have been aware of many of the negative stories that have run in the media.

I have heard many residents complain of being tired of Transcona being treated like a secondary project by our councillor. There have been many complaints by residents of Transcona of a lack of communication with our councillor, failure to call back/email, and attend events.

My priorities are:

Fixing our Aging Infrastructure Supporting our Local Economy & Jobs Effectively Planning and Improving Transit in our Growing Community Planning Projects On-Time and On Budget Increasing Accountability and Transparency at City Hall Being a Part of Our Community by being Engaged and Accessible

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

I have served in the community for 25 years as President of the South Transcona Community Club, the Community Clubs Board, Native Women's Transition Centre, Rotary Club and coaching all levels of hockey. I have sat as the Chairman of the Hi Neighbour Festival in Transcona for the past 2 years.

I am the Vice-President of Business Development with Legacy Bowes Group, and have managed budgets, projects, and human resources at every level. I have run several successful businesses, including Superior Hockey Clinic which assisted in developing the skills of thousands of hockey students, helping them achieve their goals. I was also the co-founder and co-owner of the former Team Canada Mixed Martial Arts now known as the Canadian Fighting Centre. I know what teamwork means, having served as the Regional Scout for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL, and know how to identify leaders in the community and foster their growth and development.

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

Aging Infrastructure - While Transcona will come to appreciate the new amenities we are receiving (once they are built), it does not serve the community well to have new amenities without having the infrastructure to support them. Transcona roads are in horrible condition. We need to get back to basics, and prioritize our road repairs.

Having said this, I feel that many of the projects that have been completed in Winnipeg have left Winnipeg with a black eye. Our project management/transparency/accountability needs to be improved. We need the right people for the right jobs. The Plessis Underpass is the biggest example of a mismanaged project in Transcona, and has left our area gridlocked during rush hour.

I would like to see a whistle blowing policy created and implemented. Also, increased details on expenditures for ward allowances.

Being a Part of Our Community by being Engaged and Accessible - I would return the East Kildonan-Transcona Community Committee back to the community. These meetings should be held as a town-hall style meeting as then residents could attend and be informed. I will also return phone calls and email to all, not just a select group.

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

I appreciate the sense of community Transcona has. Many of the residents are 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generation Transcona residents. We are a tight knit community, and fiercely proud of our ward. Transcona has many volunteers who do wonderful work. This is why I am so passionate about representing Transcona, as I feel that for the past 4 years, we have been slipping away from what we represent. Transcona has become more about development, and expansion, and less about community. I would like to see us return to our roots.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

I feel that I present as the best candidate for the position. My experience in the community, volunteerism, education is what Transcona needs. I would be a councillor for all the people, not just select groups. I have spent countless hours talking to everyone. One of the largest groups of people that have been especially outspoken are the seniors, who have indicated they are tired of the status quo, and would like to see Transcona under new leadership. I have dedicated myself to the improvement of Transcona, and have been talking to the residents of Transcona to see what they truly want and need. Transcona wants to be informed. They want a councillor that will be visible in the community, and are tired of feeling like a secondary project, or being mislead and not informed.


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News that Mentions Ray Ulasy

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City Hall infested with bedbugs

Thursday, 23 July 2015

There's a new pest creeping around City Hall. The city confirms bedbugs were found in the council building on Main Street. Bedbugs are known for clinging to furniture and clothing and such affected items must be moved to get rid of them. City ...

Indigenous Winnipeggers becoming more politically engaged, says group ...

Thursday, 23 July 2015

As Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made a campaign-style stop in Winnipeg this week, a local non-partisan group that encourages indigenous people to vote says more aboriginal people in the city are becoming more engaged in politics. Trudeau was joined ...

Winnipeg council approves bike, pedestrian strategy after Wyatt storms out CBC

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Winnipeg city council has passed a 20-year, $334-million cycling and pedestrian strategy following a raucous debate on Wednesday that included one critic, Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt, storming out of the meeting. The strategy proposes expanding and ...

Winnipeg scores low on equality for women

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Winnipeg is one of the worst places in Canada to be a woman, according to a new study. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' "The Best and Worst Places to be a Woman in Canada 2015: The Gender Gap in Canada's 25 Biggest Cities" counted ...

Voters give Bowman mixed reviews

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Krista Stempanick and Kirk Scott (left) give a thumbs down to Mayor Brian Bowman's performance during his first eight months in office. But Winnipeggers appeared divided on his success, as many others said he's done well so far. (JIM BENDER/Winnipeg ...

Maria Mitousis fundraising page to help injured lawyer deal with financial ...

Thursday, 09 July 2015

Friends and fellow lawyers of Maria Mitousis, who was seriously hurt when a bomb exploded inside a Winnipeg law firm last week, are doing what they can to help the injured lawyer with the financial insecurity that will come with her recovery. Mitousis ...

Manitoba Hydro restores power to 400 customers in Sanford

Sunday, 28 June 2015

After hours without power, the lights are back on for residents in Sanford, Man. About 400 customers were without power after a tree branch hit a line early Sunday morning. A Manitoba Hydro spokesman said power was restored by about 10:15 a.m..

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 ...

Winnipeg concussion expert advocates for provincewide protocols

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

... Cable provider's response to loss of TV makes Winnipegger squirrelly · Pregnant Winnipeg woman charged PST on Toys 'R' Us baby item exempt from tax · Former city council candidate Ray Ulasy pleads guilty to trying to sell guns to cop · Winnipeg ...

Truck stop waitress helps police find missing teen Nicholas Read

Monday, 22 June 2015

A truck stop waitress in Headingley, Man., gave RCMP a tip that helped lead police to Nicholas Read, the missing West St. Paul teen who was found east of Toronto over the weekend. Sixteen-year-old Nicholas, who has autism, was reunited with his family ...

Closed circuit TVs to catch illegal dumpers?

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Captain Rodney Bungay, executive director of the Salvation Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter. 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag · Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects ...

Woman leapt from 3rdstorey window during West End fire, sister says

Monday, 15 June 2015

A woman is in hospital after leaping from a third-storey window of a home that caught fire in Winnipeg's West End Monday night, a family member tells CBC News. Kelly Rodrigues called 911 around 6:20 p.m. when he saw a house in the 500 block of William ...

Manitoba residential school survivor, teacher reunite after 50 years

Monday, 15 June 2015

"Tansi ...Tansi!" It was a simple Cree greeting between a former student and her teacher, but it packed an emotional punch, unleashing decades of haunting memories and healing tears. Such was the impact of the salutation that reunited Merle Scatch, ...

Southeast, west Winnipeg getting fogged tonight

Friday, 12 June 2015

Captain Rodney Bungay, executive director of the Salvation Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter · 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag. Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects ...

City charter changes tabled at Leg

Thursday, 11 June 2015

Fire hall on Berry Street The City of Winnipeg fire hall at 200 Berry Street. The city's fire and paramedic chief circumvented City Hall and made a verbal agreement three years ago to swap city land with a developer to build a new fire hall on Taylor ...

Wyatt accused of derailing Hi Neighbour fest

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

"And as a board, we feel it was Russ (Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt)." Last month, the Free Press reported several sponsors had dropped out of the festival after concerns were raised over charges laid against Hi Neighbour Festival board chairman Ray Ulasy.

More train crossings livetweeted

Monday, 08 June 2015

Tired of being stuck at trains? Try Twitter. MORR Transportation Consulting launched TrainInfo back in April, notifying drivers about the rail crossings Marion Street and Archibald Street, and at Cottonwood Road at Archibald Street. Now they've ...

Jury acquits man in fatal bathhouse fire trial

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

... Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter. 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag · Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects arrested in December 2014 as part of. Ulasy cops to Uzi ...

CUPE, city reach deal

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

Captain Rodney Bungay, executive director of the Salvation Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter · 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag. Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects ...

City keeping Carlton cash

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

CentreVenture Development Corporation is being both applauded and penalized for its progress on the proposed $400-million True North Square project. And the corporation will take a financial hit as a result. Back in January, city council voted ...

Bowman speaks at antiracism conference

Friday, 29 May 2015

Captain Rodney Bungay, executive director of the Salvation Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter · 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag. Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects ...

Design of Winnipeg's BRT line to be revealed this week

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Details about Phase 2 of Winnipeg's bus rapid transit (BRT) line will be revealed this week. Winnipeg Transit will release information about design of route — from Jubilee Avenue to the University of Manitoba — at an information open house on Thursday.

Cops looking for highrisk sex offender

Thursday, 21 May 2015

Captain Rodney Bungay, executive director of the Salvation Army Winnipeg, holds up a winter. 200 winter coats stolen from Sally Ann · Football Flag · Gaming authority investigates Bombers' 50-50 gaffe · Ray Ulasy was among more than a dozen suspects ...

Chairman's charges sink sponsorship

Friday, 01 May 2015

A growing list of sponsors has abandoned Transcona's annual Hi Neighbour Festival, with sources close to the event attributing the exit to legal troubles facing the festival's chairman. Several documents obtained by the Free Press point to key partners ...

Bowman, Chipman haven't made up

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Winnipeg's mayor still hasn't met with Mark Chipman to clear the way for an estimated $400-million downtown development. Mayor Brian Bowman said Wednesday that he's invited Chipman, the CEO of True North Sports and Entertainment and owner of ...


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