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Paula Havixbeck
Candidate in the 2014 City of Winnipeg Mayoral race.
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Questionnaire Response
Why did you decide to run in the 2014 Winnipeg Civic Election?
I decided to run for Mayor because I could see the mismanagement and waste occurring at city hall, all the while, taxes going up to pay for it. As a City Councillor, I became more frustrated and outspoken about the lack of respect citizens were receiving.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as Mayor?
I have experience as a City Councillor. This is incredibly important because I understand and have working knowledge of every department and the people who work in them, the budget process and the status of many unfinished items. I hold an MBA and a BA and have worked in both private and public sectors. I know how to do more with less as a single mother with two boys.
What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as Mayor, and why are these issues important to you?
- Restore trust and confidence in City Hall by implementing the audit recommendations and cleaning up the mess. I was very vocal about the need for these audits. They showed incompetence, mismanagement and the RCMP is reviewing it.
- Fix the roads because they're a disgrace and indicative of what went in in number 1 above.
- Strive to build vibrancy and create opportunities for everyone to succeed.
What is one thing in particular that you appreciate about the City of Winnipeg?
I love our city. One thing I appreciate is that probably 90% if the City of Winnipeg workforce wants to make Winnipeg be a better place for everyone and they choose public service.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I am the best candidate for Mayor because I have municipal experience and I did NOT accept the status quo in my time on Council. If we are to fix what's wrong, one has to know what's going on. Being the Mayor of a city is not an entry level job. You deserve someone who will get right to work and who knows what to do to make our city be an inspiration-to those who built it, those who are deciding whether to live here and to get the best value for what citizens pay.
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News that Mentions Paula Havixbeck
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Mayor race to snooze through summer
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Coun. Paula Havixbeck (Charleswood-Tuxedo) is spitting mad about successive tax hikes many can't afford, although she fell short of promising future tax breaks. She thinks the city is getting ripped off on borrowing costs, but the mayoral candidate ...
Mayoral candidates 'too focused on infrastructure': former MP Simard
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
It was a format that allowed the candidates with some declared policy statements a chance to repeat them — Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Paula Havixbeck — while the others mostly kept promising to bring needed change to city hall without actually saying how ...
Update: WasylyciaLeis vows to freeze Winnipeg's business tax
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
“I'm sure that there are experts within city hall that can help fulfill this obligation,” she said. The other candidates vying for the mayor's chair include privacy lawyer Brian Bowman, current Coun. Paula Havixbeck, University of Manitoba academic ...
All candidates gathering as mayoral race chugs along
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Paula Havixbeck rattled off a trio of promises right after she registered but has been quiet ever since. As the first third of the race comes to a close, the electorate has been left with only a broad idea of what these people would do if they were ...
Tasty policy choices offered up by Taxpayers Federation
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
So far, he said candidates Brian Bowman, Paula Havixbeck, and Judy Wasylycia-Leis have all made some positive campaign promises, but the CTF will not be endorsing a candidate. "They have talked about ways they would try and improve accountability, ...
Mayor missing in action
Monday, 09 June 2014
His campaign — if you want to call it that — has been that bad. The swashbuckling Paula Havixbeck announced her candidacy last month, but she too has been relatively quiet since unleashing a barrage of disjointed and mostly vague policy announcements.
Winnipeg mayoral candidates tap into social media
Thursday, 05 June 2014
Paula Havixbeck weighs into the Twitter world with 2,100 followers and tweets regularly. She began tweeting in her first campaign for city council in 2010. Havixbeck called Twitter a "valuable tool," saying it can draw attention to a particular issue ...
Judy WasylyciaLeis to announce Winnipeg mayoral run
Sunday, 01 June 2014
Paula Havixbeck, former councillor Gord Steeves, lawyer Brian Bowman, U of M professor Robert-Falcon Ouellette, adult entertainment agent Michel Filion and funeral director Mike Vogiatzakis. Local blogger Gordon Warren withdrew his name last week.
BRT? LRT? Referendum? It's all on the table
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Paula Havixbeck, Scott Fielding and Russ Wyatt in support. Mayor Sam Katz gave an impassioned speech in support of BRT, saying these debates are just procrastinating, especially with money from the provincial and federal government on the table.
Regina, Brandon can't lend pipethawing gear to Winnipeg
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Paula Havixbeck suggesting calling the other cities in a motion to council and said both Regina and Brandon have thawed all their frozen pipes and their equipment is sitting idle. At a council meeting this morning Havixbeck asked city staff if they ...
Proceeding with caution
Saturday, 24 May 2014
New York City's rookie mayor has pledged to end traffic deaths in a decade, but most of Winnipeg's mayoral candidates aren't quite that audacious. Among the top current contenders -- former councillor Gord Steeves, lawyer Brian Bowman and Charleswood ...
Mayoral candidates weigh in on rapid transit referendum
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Paula Havixbeck said she has her concerns about the transit plan and wants the line finished to the University of Manitoba, but does not support holding a referendum. "This horse has left the gate already," she said. "We've built one piece of it ...
Coun. Fielding won't seek reelection; won't run for mayor of Winnipeg
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
So far, Gord Steeves, Paula Havixbeck and Brian Bowman have declared they're running for mayor. Mayor Sam Katz has yet to make a decision. Fielding also says he will not seek re-election as a councillor. He will make his future plans known in a few ...
Havixbeck running for mayor
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
It's either mayor of Winnipeg or nothing for Coun. Paula Havixbeck. The rookie Charleswood-Tuxedo councillor registered for the mayoral race on Wednesday -- and also announced that, no matter what the polls say, she will not drop out and run for ...
Coun. Paula Havixbeck enters Winnipeg mayoral race
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Winnipeg city Coun. Paula Havixbeck has become the sixth candidate for mayor in this fall's civic election. The Charleswood-Tuxedo councillor has been a constant critic of Mayor Sam Katz since leaving his executive policy committee last year. But she ...
City delays hiring new CAO until after Oct. 22 civic vote
Friday, 02 May 2014
Paula Havixbeck said she thinks the city is ready for it. Wyatt and Havixbeck moved a motion this week calling for the Southwest Transitway to be converted to a light-rail system. The motion will be referred to a council committee for consideration ...
Mayoral main events
Saturday, 26 April 2014
PAULA HAVIXBECK: The councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo since 2010, Havixbeck is also eyeing a mayoral run but has not ruled out running as a councillor again. She too is a conservative. SAM KATZ: Katz has served as Winnipeg's mayor since 2004 and ...
Brian Bowman readying for mayor race?
Friday, 25 April 2014
Councillors Paula Havixbeck and Scott Fielding have expressed interest, but still remain mum on whether they will give up their seats on council to jump in the race. Last civic election's second-place finisher Judy Wasylycia-Leis will is also expected ...
Winnipeg fares poorly as place for women to live, work: study
Friday, 25 April 2014
According to the report, women hold only 31 per cent of senior management positions, while only three women (Paula Havixbeck, Jenny Gerbasi, Devi Sharma) make up the 16-member city council. Health-wise, women in Winnipeg generally feel better than ...
Assiniboine Park Zoo raising its admission fees by 80%
Monday, 21 April 2014
Paula Havixbeck (Charleswood-Tuxedo) sits on the conservancy board with Nordman. She opposed the fee. “I actually voted against it,” she said. Havixbeck noted the fees last went up on April 1, from $8.10 to $10.75. Including that increase, the overall ...
Bite of the gadfly
Monday, 14 April 2014
Paula Havixbeck, a member of the finance committee, said Sanders is a welcome presence at city hall, describing him as a direct, straight-talking individual who doesn't use subjective or colourful language in his submissions. "His comments are very ...
City councillor John Orlikow bows out of Winnipeg mayoral race
Friday, 11 April 2014
Paula Havixbeck (Charleswood-Tuxedo) all hinting at possible runs. Former city councillor and lawyer Gord Steeves made his candidacy for mayor official in October. Royce Koop, a political science professor at the University of Manitoba, said there's a ...
BRT price down $10 M
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Paula Havixbeck, who sits on the finance committee. Wardrop said it could be done, but couldn't say how much the conversion would cost. “We heard without a doubt that BRT line that has been created can be converted depending on the density and growth ...
Sheegl's replacement must have CAO cred
Wednesday, 02 April 2014
Paula Havixbeck said Katz lobbied other members of executive policy committee on Sheegl's behalf. Internal candidates may be considered as well. Joshi is not expected to apply, as Wyatt informed council last fall the acting CAO had promised not to seek ...
Winnipeg city councillors question Emterra effectiveness
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
John Orlikow and Paula Havixbeck echoed Wyatt's sentiment. Coun. Justin Swandel defended Emterra, saying service will only improve with each year. "The complaints come, yes, and they are loud, there's been growing pains here and no one can argue ...
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