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John Orlikow

Candidate in the 2014 River Heights - Fort Garry Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

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

I grew up with my family in the Ward and have had the incredible opportunity to serve the community as their City Councillor for the past five years. I have used my experience and skills to improve our neighbourhood including increasing the number of streets and back lanes repaired each year, replacing and enhancing over 15 play structures and recreation fields, ensuring the Waverley Underpass takes traffic out of our neighbourhoods and providing an independent voice on Council that introduced the motion that sent the Fire Hall Fiasco, Police HQ boondoggle and the Real Estate Audit to Manitoba Justice, beginning the process of restoring the public trust in their municipal government.

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

I know how to get things done for our Ward. I have learned how to get motions passed that address the needs of our Ward and how to defeat those that are not in the best interest of the Ward. During my career as a Conflict Manager and School Trustee, I gained the experience and skills needed for the position and my record these last five years are evidence that I remain an independent, balanced and effective voice for the Ward on City Council.

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 stand for celebrating the uniqueness of the 20 neighbourhoods that make up the River Heights/Ft. Garry Ward and addressing neighbourhoods’ issues. I already believe that this Ward is an example of urban living in which everyone is safe and welcome. The Ward should be residents’ first choice to live in and, by addressing local issues, they will continue to help us build an even better community.

The common issues that I have been addressing are: - repairing more streets and back lanes, - protecting our urban forest, - improving public spaces including parks and community centres, - improving connectivity, - getting traffic out of residential neighbourhoods, - in-fill guidelines to ensure developments blend into the neighbourhoods they are joining, - making sure that your tax dollars are spent wisely.

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

The people.

The rich history and the people’s connection to their neighbourhood is expressed throughout the Ward as a pride of place which I will continue to work with to make our neighbourhoods even better places for families to grow up and stay.

The incredible talent of the people throughout the Ward is an amazing asset for me as their input and experience are always included in my decision-making process.

This is why I created the Community Connections Strategy that includes “Listening Tours”, an issue and neighbourhood-based web page, E-bulletins sent directly to residents detailing issues that affect their neighbourhoods, numerous town halls and the establishment of advisory groups.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Much has been accomplished in the last five years as your City Councillor including:

  • Increasing the number of streets, back lanes and sidewalks repaired each year,
  • Making sure an appropriate amount of densification of Academy Road reflects the history and neighbourhood’s love of trees but does not become the new Osborne Village,
  • Creating two of the largest in-fills in Winnipeg that include residential and commercial buildings, green spaces and pathways,
  • Making sure the Waverley Underpass flows traffic around neighbourhoods and is not an over-pass that would push traffic into local neighbourhoods,
  • Making our playgrounds safer and more enjoyable by replacing and/or enhancing over 15 play structures and enhancing green spaces.

My proven record working for you, my experience in getting things done for the Ward and my life-long commitment to the Ward illustrate that I am best person to represent the River Heights/Fort Garry Ward. I ask for your vote to re-elect me your City Councillor on October 22, 2014.


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News that Mentions John Orlikow

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Salute to Mynarski enters home stretch

Tuesday, 05 May 2015

So, tonight, Zuk is scheduled to appear at city hall in front of the city centre community committee -- consisting of Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre), John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) and Jenny Gerbasi (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) -- in the hope ...

Province orders Winnipeg to study BRT impact on Parker Lands

Friday, 24 April 2015

Signs have been posted around the Parker wetlands area, urging people to write to the area's councillor, John Orlikow, to save the land from development. Many signs, like this one citing Sitting Bull, have quotes about the importance of preserving nature.

Riverfront project stalls at city hall

Thursday, 16 April 2015

John Orlikow said in recent years, councillors have ignored that policy and skimmed a portion of asset sales for specific projects, with the result being very little funds left in the land reserve account. "There is policy in place that says you don't ...

St. Boniface riverfront project faces funding hurdle

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

John Orlikow said in recent years, councillors have ignored that policy and skimmed a portion of asset sales for specific projects, with the result being there's very little funds left in the land reserve account. "There is policy in place that says ...

St. Boniface riverfront project faces funding hurdle

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

John Orlikow said in recent years, councillors have ignored that policy and skimmed a portion of asset sales for specific projects, with the result being there's very little funds left in the land reserve account. "There is policy in place that says ...

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 ...

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.

Mayor offers cheers, not jeers

Friday, 10 April 2015

The mayor and downtown-development agency played nice with each other at CentreVenture's annual general meeting, but offered no hints of any appreciable progress on the impasse over True North Square. Months after clashing with CentreVenture over ...

Council pushes forward on Waverley, Marion projects

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

That news was welcomed by councillors John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) and Matt Allard (St. Boniface), who had spent the last week championing the respective projects. Coun. Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) had previously voted against the ranking, ...

Council pushes forward on Waverley, Marion projects

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

That news was welcomed by councillors John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) and Matt Allard (St. Boniface), who had spent the last week championing the respective projects. Coun. Janice Lukes (St. Norbert) had previously voted against the ranking, ...

Winnipeg report picks Waverley underpass 1st for infrastructure funds

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

John Orlikow, the councillor for River Heights, said federal government changes to rail safety make the underpass project in his ward needed more. There are just over 40 train crossings there a day and the vehicle traffic volume is around 30,000 per ...

Waverley underpass is city's top priority

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

A council seminar on Monday was held so the city's administration could give council members a cost-benefit analysis for the four projects being submitted to the federal government's Building Canada Fund. Coun. John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry ...

Waverley underpass is city's top priority

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) has been petitioning for the underpass for years and said new federal rail regulations pushed the project to the top spot. “Because of the 40 to 50 rail cars that are going through there, because of the 40,000 ...

Waverley 1st, Marion 2nd after EPC reorders Winnipeg infrastructure priorities

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

John Orlikow is pleased Waverley tops the list. He said the risks from the heavy rail and vehicle use, which is forecast to increase as Waverley West grows, are too dangerous to ignore. "The conflict points are so great that as Transport Canada says ...

Councillors hopeful pair of Winnipeg underpass projects will get green light

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Two city councillors have stopped bickering and are instead hedging their bets that underpass projects in their wards will become a reality. Couns. Matt Allard (St. Boniface) and John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) said after Monday's council ...

All in favour of budget: 142

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Ross Eadie (Mynarski) and John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) admitted they were voting in support of a budget for the first time since they had been on council. The amendments adopted Monday restored some of the most controversial -- and least ...

It's Waverley Vs. Marion in the battle of the underpass funding, and the ...

Monday, 23 March 2015

City council meets behind closed doors today to sort out which projects should be the top contenders for federal infrastructure funding. If last week is any indication, this could come down to a battle between competing underpasses on Waverley Street ...

Budget 2015 LIVE: Mayor Bowman seems to have support of most councillors

Monday, 23 March 2015

Ross Eadie (Mynarski) and John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) admitted they were voting in support of a city budget for the first time since they had been on council. The amendments adopted Monday restored some of the most controversial – and least ...

City committee pitches Doug McNeil as new Winnipeg CAO

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Marty Morantz, Mike Pagtakhan, Janice Lukes, John Orlikow, Brian Mayes, Jenny Gerbasi and Matt Allard. The committee's recommendation of McNeil was unanimously supported by the executive policy committee (EPC) on Wednesday and goes to city ...

Doug McNeil, top pick for Winnipeg CAO, says he's 'open, honest and transparent'

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Marty Morantz, Mike Pagtakhan, Janice Lukes, John Orlikow, Brian Mayes, Jenny Gerbasi and Matt Allard. In a news release, Bowman said, "a critical component in moving Winnipeg forward to face our challenges and modernize our growing, thriving city is ...

Flood fighter Doug McNeil gets nod for Winnipeg top job

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

His appointment is recommended by a CAO selection committee comprising Bowman and councilors Marty Morantz, Mike Pagtakhan, Janice Lukes, John Orlikow, Brian Mayes, Jenny Gerbasi and Matt Allard. © Shaw Media, 2015. Report an error ...

Matt Allard vs. John Orlikow in underpass funding battle

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Winnipeg's 2015 budget is pitting St. Boniface against River Heights and Linden Woods, according to St. Boniface councillor Matt Allard. At Monday's public works and infrastructure committee meeting, Allard said $5.2 million designated for an underpass ...

Winnipeg city councillors battle over underpass projects

Monday, 16 March 2015

River Heights-Fort Garry Councillor John Orlikow, meanwhile, started a petition to get funding in place for the Waverley project. “We have to prioritize,” St. Norbert Councillor Janice Lukes said Monday at the city's Public Works and Infrastructure ...

Winnipeg councillors duel over underpass projects

Monday, 16 March 2015

River Heights-Fort Garry councillor John Orlikow disagrees. He says no projects have been cut. Orlikow says this is an example of the city doing business in a more open and transparent way. Orlikow says Allard is mistaken if he thinks the federal money ...


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