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Sachit Mehra

Candidate in the 2014 St. Norbert Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

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

I want to represent St. Norbert because I know the important role civic politicians play in people’s lives. I want to be the voice for change for our community at City Hall and give St. Norbert the strong and trusting voice it deserves.

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

I have over 20 years of real experience building relationships seeking positive solutions. Through my entrepreneurial background and the leadership roles I have taken on, I have consistently demonstrated that I am able to work with all levels of government and stakeholders to act in the best interest of the community.

I am someone who has always taken the lead in working towards positive solutions for my community. When we needed daycare space, I saw the need to volunteer my time to work with my fellow neighbours to bring about improvements. Wanting to give back to our local Victoria General Hospital, I developed my own charity to raise funds. Wanting to effect real change in our downtown, I took on the role of Winnipeg Downtown BIZ Chair, so that I could actually make a difference by assisting in the establishment of the BIZ Patrol to help improve safety.

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

Some of the major challenges facing St. Norbert include: · Repairing our roads and fixing our potholes · Investing in active transportation and cycling options · Creating recreation opportunities for our seniors and young people · Improving fire protection and neighbourhood safety · Supporting new and expanded schools and additional child care spaces for families · Completing the rapid transit connection to our community

In addition to these pressing issues my community faces, my neighbours, fellow community members, friends and family have all approached me about the lack of trust they feel with our current city council. I see that trust as the foundation of all other work that our civic representatives are engaged in. Rebuilding the public's trust with City Hall and their councillor in St. Norbert will be my number one priority once I'm elected on Oct. 22.

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

The ward of St. Norbert is one of the largest in Winnipeg with historic roots and significant growth in southwest Winnipeg. Within these boundaries exists a tremendous amount of diversity that cuts across economic, social and cultural lines. There is also no sign of slow down; as Winnipeg's population continues to steadily grow, so will St. Norbert’s. This reality means the need to support our community centres, infrastructure and services will continue and become even more important as we look towards the future.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

I am humbled by the support I have received my community. People have been more than willing to speak their minds with me and talk about the future. This confirms my belief that our next city councillor will need to be a fresh voice that represents the entire ward and bring the change we need to City Hall. I believe that I can be that voice for St. Norbert.


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News that Mentions Sachit Mehra

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Activetransportation advocate Lukes to run for St. Norbert council seat

Thursday, 19 June 2014

Restauranteur Sachit Mehra has also declared his intention to run in St. Norbert. Swandel has served St. Norbert since 2005, when he won a by-election to replace his former boss, John Angus. Swandel announced last month he would not run again.

Farmers' Market returns to Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

The Downtown Winnipeg Farmers' Market is returning next month. After launching last summer, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and partners will once again set up the market at Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza every Thursday starting June 5. “Farmers' markets not ...

Mayoral main events

Saturday, 26 April 2014

Justin Swandel, first elected in 2005, faces a serious challenge from East India Company owner Sachit Mehra, who has the backing of key Liberal and NDP organizers and has already plastered his face around the ward with bus benches and flyers ...

Mayoral main events

Saturday, 26 April 2014

NORBERT: Coun. Justin Swandel, first elected in 2005, faces a serious challenge from East India Company owner Sachit Mehra, who has the backing of key Liberal and NDP organizers and has already plastered his face around the ward with bus benches ...

Musical chairs: political speculation

Saturday, 01 February 2014

Sachit Mehra (Lib): The owner of the East India Company restaurant and the new chairman of the Downtown Biz is running for council in St. Norbert. Mehra's campaign is being chaired by NDPer Geof Langen and Grit Terry Duguid, a centre-left coalition ...

Farmer's market moving indoors

Thursday, 24 October 2013

From left: Theresa Ley, vendor; Margo Malabar, vendor rep, Jomar Manzano, Downtown Community Residents Association; Sachit Mehra, Downtown Biz marketing and events committee chair; Tom Janzen, CentreVenture development manager; Stefano ...

Downtown Farmers' Market to Open July 4

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ - Farmers Market Theresa Ley of Blue Sky Farm, Margo Malabar, Jomar Manzano of Downtown Community Residents' Association, Sachit Mehra of East India Company, Tom Janzen of CentreVenture, Stefano Grande of the ...

Winnipeg Free Press

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

With the FIFA Women's World Cup drawing thousands of Americans, Australians and other international tourists into the city and the CFL's 103rd Grey Cup showdown between the Edmonton Eskimos and Ottawa Redblacks, the perception of Winnipeg and its ...


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