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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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Race for Winnipeg council: St. Boniface, St. Norbert and St. Vital

Thursday, 09 October 2014

Entrepreneur Sachit Mehra, who owns East India Company, and Janice Lukes of the Winnipeg Trails Association are in locked in a tight tussle — therefore walking long hours to reach as many doors as possible in this geographically large ward.

Winnipeg Votes: St. Norbert candidates vie for open seat

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

Winnipeg's St. Norbert ward is one of four that will have a new councillor this fall, so two of the three candidates on the ballot are revving up their campaigns in advance of the Oct. 22 election. Joe Chan, Janice Lukes and Sachit Mehra are in the ...

Lukes running for St. Norbert seat

Friday, 19 September 2014

A St. Norbert woman who has spent years raising money for local infrastructure is throwing her hat into the ring for her local council seat. Janice Lukes is running to be St. Norbert's next city councillor in the upcoming civic elections and she says ...

Lukes running for St. Norbert seat

Friday, 19 September 2014

Justin Swandel not running for re-election in the upcoming civic election, three new faces have added their names to the ballot to become city councillor in St. Norbert: Sachit Mehra, Janice Lukes and Joe Chan. (Note: All candidates were asked to ...

St. Norbert Candidates to Speak at Farmers Market

Saturday, 13 September 2014

With Justin Swandel calling it quits in the summer, today residents will get a chance to hear from the three candidates vying for his job. Joe Chan, Janice Lukes and Sachit Mehra will speak this morning at 10 at the south side of the market near the ...

Get to Know Your St. Norbert Council Candidates

Friday, 12 September 2014

St. Norbert Farmers' Market The St. Norbert Farmers' Market wants area residents to get to know their three city council candidates. On Saturday, Joe Chan, Janice Lukes and Sachit Mehra will speak near the Stage On The Grass in the heritage area on the ...

City confidential: How Winnipeg's election campaign is shaping up

Tuesday, 02 September 2014

Justin Swandel decided nine years representing St. Norbert was enough, the departing deputy mayor created an electoral vacuum pitting former Winnipeg Trails Association director Janice Lukes -- a Swandel executive assistant -- against Sachit Mehra, ...

City confidential: How Winnipeg's election campaign is shaping up

Tuesday, 02 September 2014

Justin Swandel decided nine years representing St. Norbert was enough, the departing deputy mayor created an electoral vacuum pitting former Winnipeg Trails Association director Janice Lukes -- a Swandel executive assistant -- against Sachit Mehra, ...

Just 5 of Winnipeg's 39 council candidates are women

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Only five of the 39 Winnipeggers running for city council so far are women, but some candidates say things are improving for women in politics, albeit slowly. "It is a foreign world to a lot of women," said Janice Lukes, who is seeking the council seat ...

Council candidates' race officially begins in Winnipeg

Monday, 30 June 2014

Sachit Mehra, owner of East India Company, and Janice Lukes, who works as Swandel's assistant, both said they're looking forward to the race. “I'm overjoyed to have my family here with me today, we've just signed the documents and it was wonderful ...

Candidates register to run for city council

Monday, 30 June 2014

In ‎St. Norbert, former Winnipeg Trails Association director Janice Lukes, restaurateurs Sachit Mehra and Joe Chan signed up to succeed Justin Swandel, who was first elected in 2005 but is not running again. Chan, a former assistant to Coun. Harvey ...

Council candidates begin to register

Monday, 30 June 2014

He'll be running against Janice Lukes of the Winnipeg Trails Association and restaurant owner Joe Chan, who made headlines when he took Mayor Sam Katz to court. Both filed their papers on Monday. Another candidate who registered is Bryan Metcalfe, ...

A change gonna come to Winnipeg city council

Saturday, 28 June 2014

Yes, but for the provincial Tories instead. WHO'S IN: Stefan Jonasson, Scott Gillingham. St. Norbert. INCUMBENT: Justin Swandel. IS HE RUNNING? No. WHO'S IN: Sachit Mehra, Janice Lukes. St. Vital. INCUMBENT: Brian Mayes. IS HE RUNNING? Yes.

Winnipeg Trails Advocate Running For Wpg City Council

Thursday, 19 June 2014

Active transportation activist Janice Lukes is running for Winnipeg City Council in St. Norbert. Lukes says its important Winnipeg continues to expand bicycle and walking paths, rapid transit and fix the pot holes. “I'm a long time resident of the area ...

Activetransportation advocate Lukes to run for St. Norbert council seat

Thursday, 19 June 2014

Active-transportation activist Janice Lukes plans to run for city council in the soon-to-be-vacant seat of St. Norbert. Lukes, the former director of the Winnipeg Trails Association and a part-time executive assistant to outgoing Coun. Justin Swandel ...

Excellence, contributions honoured

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Nadia El-Gabalawy: cheerleading coach and fundraiser. Janice Lukes: trail and cycling fundraiser. Beth McKechnie: cycling and walking advocate. Melinda Mohammed: community and seniors' advocate. Jan Schmalenberg: community development and ...

Women of Distinction Awards recognize a record number of nominees, from ...

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Janice Lukes. Beth McKechnie. Melinda Mohammed. Jan Schmalenberg. Circle of Inspiration. Soroptimist International of Winnipeg. Diane Redsky, Joy Smith, Dianna Bussey. The UWSA Day-care staff. Young Woman of Distinction. Daniela Conci. Amanda ...

Blood donor makes new best friend

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Mayor Brian Bowman has appointed Couns. Marty Morantz, Janice Lukes, John Orlikow, Mike Pagtakhan, Jeff Browaty and Brian Mayes to the EPC. What do you think of his choices? It's a strong lineup; It's terrible; I'll reserve judgment until I see what ...

Women of Distinction awards see record jump in nominees

Tuesday, 10 April 2012

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg will be hosting their 36th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala at the Winnipeg Convention Centre Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The awards recognize the contributions women make to their communities. The idea for the awards ...

His passion is the wheel thing

Thursday, 23 June 2011

"He's pleasant to work with and funny, and he breaks up the gruelling agony -- he's got a good wit about him," says Janice Lukes, who sits on the city's active-transportation advisory committee with Swanson. She says he understands that cycling is more ...

The 'digital havenots' of Winnipeg

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Mayor Brian Bowman has appointed Couns. Marty Morantz, Janice Lukes, John Orlikow, Mike Pagtakhan, Jeff Browaty and Brian Mayes to the EPC. What do you think of his choices? It's a strong lineup; It's terrible; I'll reserve judgment until I see what ...

Bikepath work overkill: official

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

"I was at 99 per cent of those consultations and the turnout was minimal," said Janice Lukes, executive director of the Winnipeg Trails Association. "No one reads the notices, but when the bulldozers are on the street, then people perk up. It's too bad.

Residents welcome Chief Peguis extension

Thursday, 22 July 2010

"It's a travesty that the active transportation design of the Chief Peguis Trail Extension will literally put more than 40,000 cars through the Northeast Pioneers Greenway," said Janice Lukes, chair of the province's active transportation advisory ...


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