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Kevin Nichols

Candidate in the 2014 Charleswood - Tuxedo Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

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

I decided to run for City Council mainly because I have been disappointed in the way the City has been run. For far too long I have seen inaction, roadblocks and excuses as to why action can not be done to improve the City. I have seen a lot of finger pointing in all directions except the direction that it should be, and that is at City Council. I have decided it is time to step up, take action and run for council. Change needs to happen and I hope to bring that change in, that is why I decided to run.

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

Having worked for the City for over 28 years, I can say my experience is vast. Working in Departments such as Winnipeg Transit and now Public Works, I can say I do have great knowledge and appreciation for the workings within the City. I have experienced first hand the front line issues the City is faced with and the need to fix a system that is broken. Working as a mechanic at Transit, I have dealt with the public on many different fronts. I have experienced the troubles plaguing the system that prevents people from moving on our buses in an efficient manner. As a Safety Technician for Public Works, I deal with all levels of employees from the worker fixing your potholes, to managers ensuring service gets to the people that need it the most. I deal with policy, by-laws and guidelines that help ensure the citizens of Winnipeg are safe during our construction season.
As for education, I have been educated at University of Manitoba in Maths and Sciences, I have 2 Certifications from Red River College and a vast array of training provided by various organizations including the City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba.

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

Transparency is a big one, information should be readily available to all citizens who ask. Contracts should not be secret. The citizens shouldnt know how much a contractor pays its employees but the citizens should have the right to know how much the contract is costing the City. The citizens should also know how councillors vote on an issue, that should be made public.

Accountability is another issue that is lacking and I would like to bring that back. We need to stand up for what we did, good or bad, and be held accountable for our actions.

These issues are big ones for me. For far too long City Council has been pointing fingers, finding scape goats and performing a smoke and mirror show. We need to fix our own problems and not rely on the Province, or blame the Province or blame anyone else for that matter. It is soley because of the lack of accountability that we are in the mess we are in.

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

I appreciate the people. We have a large diverse population in the Charleswood Tuxedo Whyte Ridge ward and they are all equally wonderful. I have volunteered with many groups, school councils, football clubs, and environmental groups. I have always enjoyed the people that have stepped up to help, always appreciated the willingness to help when help is needed. I am sure that my area is not unique to this but it is something I have grown to appreciate.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Throughout this campaign I have always failed to state the obvious. I dont want to bore people with "fix the roads".
I encourage people to ask questions, think for themselves and challenge all those running for council. Think outside the box and dont just settle for the same old thing we have. The same old thing isnt working anymore. I am a hands on person and if I am elected I will ensure to remain hands on where it is needed.


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News that Mentions Kevin Nichols

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Ross Eadie wins in Mynarski

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Eadie Coun. Ross Eadie announced on Wednesday that he's handing the money to the North Point Douglas Women's Centre for a purchase of Winnipeg Transit fare tickets for the organization's clients, many of whom have low incomes.

Mike Pagtakhan reelected in Point Douglas

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Charleswood-Tuxedo. Created with Raphaël 2.1.0 Votes % 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Marty MORANTZ Evan DUNCAN Luc LEWANDOSKI Nadine STILLER Kevin NICHOLS 6281 5812 2950 1956 978 ...

Gerbasi wins reelection in Fort RougeEast Fort Garry

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Charleswood-Tuxedo. Created with Raphaël 2.1.0 Votes % 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Marty MORANTZ 40.38% Evan DUNCAN 28.91% Luc LEWANDOSKI 15.59% Nadine STILLER 9.62% Kevin NICHOLS 5.50% 676 484 261 161 92 ...

The races to watch on election night

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Evan Duncan, Kevin Nichols, and Nadine Stiller are also on the ballot. St. James-Brooklands. The race is wide open after Scott Fielding opted to run for the provincial Tories next year over another term at City Hall. Scott Gillingham, Stefan Jonasson ...

Warning: Obstacles ahead for new mayor and council

Saturday, 18 October 2014

Who wants in: Juvenile counsellor Evan Duncan, city council employee Luc Lewandoski, lawyer Marty Morantz, safety technician Kevin Nichols and federal civil servant Nadine Stiller. Implication: Arguably Winnipeg's most conservative ward, Charleswood ...

Warning: Obstacles ahead for new mayor and council

Saturday, 18 October 2014

Who wants in: Juvenile counsellor Evan Duncan, city council employee Luc Lewandoski, lawyer Marty Morantz, safety technician Kevin Nichols and federal civil servant Nadine Stiller. Implication: Arguably Winnipeg's most conservative ward, Charleswood ...

Close race shaping up in Charleswood – Tuxedo ward

Friday, 17 October 2014

Luc Lewandoski is a provincial conservative member and executive assistant to North Kildonan city councillor Jeff Browaty. Evan Duncan is a youth counsellor for Manitoba Justice. Kevin Nichols is a safety technician with the City's Public Works department.

A fine crop of candidates for council

Friday, 17 October 2014

Kevin Nichols knows Winnipeg from the inside in his job a safety technician for the public works department. The youngest candidate in the field, juvenile counsellor Evan Duncan, has managed to plaster the Charleswood portion of the ward with his ...

A fine crop of candidates for council

Friday, 17 October 2014

Kevin Nichols knows Winnipeg from the inside in his job a safety technician for the public works department. The youngest candidate in the field, juvenile counsellor Evan Duncan, has managed to plaster the Charleswood portion of the ward with his ...

Race for Winnipeg council: CharleswoodTuxedo, St. Charles and St. James ...

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Two putting their names forward, Luc Lewandoski and Marty Morantz, have ties to the Tories, and along with Kevin Nichols and Evan Duncan, share concerns about rising taxes. Nadine Stiller, meanwhile, believes the most important issue for the next ...

Council candidates in race for CharleswoodTuxedo ward

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Paula Havixbeck has vacated her seat in Charleswood-Tuxedo for a run at the mayor's chair. In the running to take her position as councillor are Evan Duncan, Luc Lewandoski, Marty Morantz, Kevin Nichols and Nadine Stiller.

Council candidates in race for CharleswoodTuxedo ward

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Kevin Nichols. Age: 50. Occupation: Safety Technician in the Public Works Department. Past experience: "I have worked as a civil servant most of my life, starting at Winnipeg Transit where I worked for 24 years before accepting a position at Public ...

Council candidates in race for CharleswoodTuxedo ward

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Paula Havixbeck has vacated her seat in Charleswood-Tuxedo for a run at the mayor's chair. In the running to take her position as councillor are Evan Duncan, Luc Lewandoski, Marty Morantz, Kevin Nichols and Nadine Stiller.

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

Tuesday, 02 September 2014

... the 2010 River Heights-Fort Garry candidate, as a campaign manager. Lewandoski, executive assistant to North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty, has worked on a number of Tory campaigns. Also running are Kevin Nichols, Nadine Stiller and Evan Duncan.

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

Tuesday, 02 September 2014

... the 2010 River Heights-Fort Garry candidate, as a campaign manager. Lewandoski, executive assistant to North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty, has worked on a number of Tory campaigns. Also running are Kevin Nichols, Nadine Stiller and Evan Duncan.


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