2014 Winnipeg Civic Election

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Brian Bowman

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 to be the Mayor of Winnipeg because I believe that with the right leadership, vision and guidance, Winnipeg can fully realize its potential. When I decided to run, I saw a city that was plagued by scandal, audits and backroom deals. I saw a city that was struggling to maintain the quality of services and infrastructure that our citizens deserve. I want to bring positive change to the city of Winnipeg and restore our citizens’ faith in city hall by bringing openness and transparency to it. I will help rebuild our crumbling infrastructure by repairing our roads in the short-term, while supporting smarter growth of our city. I also decided to run to be the Mayor of Winnipeg because I want to make Winnipeg work better for its citizens. I want a city that is open and transparent, that has better infrastructure, stronger and safer communities, and a real long-term economic plan. I want a better city for my family and for everyone elses families. I want to live in a city that supports small businesses and the creation of jobs. I want to live in a city that encourages our youth to stay in Winnipeg.

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

I have always been a passionate supporter of Winnipeg. I have prided myself in being an active community volunteer and have had the pleasure of leading many of our city’s community organizations.
Previously, I have been the Chair of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, and under my leadership, we launched the BOLD Initiative. My leadership and vision, assisted in bringing about the creation of YES!Winnipeg, The World Trade Centre, and the Centralia Conference (that showcased Winnipeg to 600 companies from 30 countries). In my professional life, I am a privacy lawyer, and have been recognized as a national leader in the areas of social media, access to information, and privacy law. As the Chair of the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG), it was my vision to increase the visibility and accessibility for the WAG. As Chair, I supported greater programming for school children and a variety of non-profit community partners. This vision also helped the WAG continue to see strong surpluses and greater overall community engagement.

I have also served on many other community not-for-profits, including, Ka Ni Kanichihk, the Manitoba Naturalists Society, and as President of the University of Manitoba Alumni.

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

It is abundantly clear that infrastructure is the number one issue for Winnipeggers. One of the reasons that I decided to run for Mayor of Winnipeg is that I realized that as we approached a population of one million people, it was evident that our city would not be prepared for this due to years of poor leadership at City Hall and a lack of forward thinking vision. The second major issue that has been identified from the beginning of this campaign was transparency at City Hall. As Mayor of Winnipeg, I will restore faith in City Hall by implementing our Open Data policy. From an infrastructure and development perspective, this means that the tendering process will be transparent. There will be no more backroom deals and all members of the construction industry (or any industry for that matter) will know the expectations are, and needs are, with respect to any given project. Everyone will be on the same playing field throughout the tendering process.

What is one thing in particular that you appreciate about the City of Winnipeg?

Simply put, it is our people. I decided to run for Mayor, for our citizens, for our children and for Winnipeg. I am running for the Mayor of Winnipeg, in order to provide a positive, inclusive environment for all of our citizens. We have the absolute pleasure of living in such a diverse community. This diversity will be celebrated and honoured throughout my service as the Mayor of Winnipeg.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

I encourage everyone to inform themselves of all of the candidates who are running and I encourage everyone to go out and vote. Please feel free to visit my website for further information as to why I am running for the Mayor of Winnipeg. It is my vision to have a city that is open and transparent, that has better infrastructure, stronger and safer communities, and a real long-term economic plan. I thank each and every one that I have met throughout this campaign. I thank you for your vote and I look forward to serving the City of Winnipeg as your Mayor.


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News that Mentions Brian Bowman

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Jury to begin deliberations in case of Winnipeg teen accused of killing ...

Thursday, 07 May 2015

A lineup of advocates for the city's pedestrian-and-cycling strategy arrived at city hall Wednesday to address Mayor Brian Bowman's decision to delay the adoption of the city's $330-million, 20-year strategy. There were few opponents. Yet, council's ...

Beehives could be permitted on downtown rooftops

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Now, the city's insect control branch, the animal services special operating agency and Mayor Brian Bowman's office are all more amenable to the idea of urban beekeeping, Gerbasi said. Placing bees well above street level -- not to mention the reach of ...

City won't let YMCA project die

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Russ Wyatt arrived at city hall Wednesday to plead with Mayor Brian Bowman and executive police committee to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the YMCA to revive the project. "I am optimistic the province will come to the table ...

Stadium pedestrian path takes shape

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman said the pathway will give Winnipeggers more options to travel safely to and from stadium events. "It is a strategic investment, and when you look at the volume of people who are going there for games and also the Bisons and concerts ...

Two heartwrenching suicides

Thursday, 07 May 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman wants to slow down the city's adoption of its 20-year cycling and pedestrian strategy. Bowman is proposing to delay a vote on the strategy for a month in response to questions raised over the consultation process for the Winnipeg's ...

Women of Distinction honoured at annual event

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

A lineup of advocates for the city's pedestrian-and-cycling strategy arrived at city hall Wednesday to address Mayor Brian Bowman's decision to delay the adoption of the city's $330-million, 20-year strategy. There were few opponents. Yet, council's ...

Man arrested after wild ride through Charleswood has previous record

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman wants to slow down the city's adoption of its 20-year cycling and pedestrian strategy. Bowman is proposing to delay a vote on the strategy for a month in response to questions raised over the consultation process for the Winnipeg's ...

Man charged after gun fired in Piney

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman wants to slow down the city's adoption of its 20-year cycling and pedestrian strategy. Bowman is proposing to delay a vote on the strategy for a month in response to questions raised over the consultation process for the Winnipeg's ...

Wyatt wants city to help get new YMCA facilities started

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

Russ Wyatt arrived at city hall Wednesday to plead with Mayor Brian Bowman and his executive police committee to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA, in order to get the projects started. "I am optimistic the province will come to ...

Clock ticking on deal to build new YMCAs

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

And current Mayor Brian Bowman stopped short of any definitive commitment to fund it on Wednesday. “Let's wait and see as this unfolds. Right now all that we are doing is making sure that the previous council motion is given life and that the public ...

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Wednesday, 06 May 2015

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City officials say it's time Winnipeg drivers try out zipper merges at ...

Tuesday, 05 May 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman wants to slow down the city's adoption of its 20-year cycling and pedestrian strategy. Bowman is proposing to delay a vote on the strategy for a month in response to questions raised over the consultation process for the Winnipeg's ...

Dad bod trendy, but where's the love for mom bod?

Tuesday, 05 May 2015

Now, Brian Bowman wants to be the mayor who convinces Broadway and Ottawa to cut Winnipeg a better financial deal. When the Selinger government unveiled Manitoba's spending plans for 2015, Winnipeg's rookie mayor struck a good balance between ...

Winnipeggers dig deep for kids' dreams, cure

Monday, 04 May 2015

... Manitoba Music's Anthony Augustine and Sean McManus; members of indie-pop band Royal Canoe; Mayor Brian Bowman; gallery owner Howard Gurevich; Baked Expectations owner Beth Grubert; travel writer Karen Burshtein; Managed Sales Pros owner ...

Boilwater advisory an accident: City report

Friday, 01 May 2015

"The important takeaway is that the water is and was safe," said Mayor Brian Bowman at a press conference Friday. A third-party assessment of the city's water system following January's boil water advisory revealed that the water has likely always been ...

No systemic or local contamination of city's water in January: study

Friday, 01 May 2015

"The important thing is our water is clean and safe," Mayor Brian Bowman said at a press conference on city hall, flanked by the city water services manager Tim Shanks, acting director of water and waste Geoff Patton, public works chairwoman Janice ...

Coolingoff period ties up new CAO

Thursday, 30 April 2015

McNeil said it was brought to the attention of the CAO selection committee, made up of Mayor Brian Bowman, members of his executive policy committee, Coun. Matt Allard (St. Boniface) and Coun. Jenny Gerbasi (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry), during the ...

City hall in brief

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman opened the meeting with a rousing speech, quoting several song titles from the band's repertoire. "I am going to do my opening statements on a lighter note," he told council, before apologizing for his love of '80s rock music, which ...

New CAO in yearlong coolingoff period

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

McNeil said it was brought to the attention of the CAO selection committee, which was comprised of Mayor Brian Bowman, members of his executive policy committee and St. Boniface Coun. Matt Allard and Fort Rouge-East Fort Gerry Coun. Jenny Gerbasi ...

Selinger shuffles cabinet; Gang of Five out

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Kevin Chief, who appeared to have a cosy relationship with Mayor Brian Bowman in his role as minister for Winnipeg, retains the jobs and economy portfolio. Bowman said in a tweet: "Congratulations @drewcaldwell on your appointment as Minister ...

Council votes to hand over confidential info

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Council passed the expedited motion Wednesday to ensure that information is shared with RCMP. It's all part of an effort to assist officers in exploring controversial city real estate ventures, said Mayor Brian Bowman. “It was immediately brought to ...

Poll: Prayer lives on at Winnipeg city council

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

... voted to eliminate opening prayers on the advice of legal staff, and replaced them with moments of silence. After the Supreme Court decision was released, Mayor Brian Bowman said dealing with the council prayer was “not the top priority right now.” ...

Council opts to keep praying

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

“The preliminary review of that decision does not indicate that we need to make changes but my understanding is they are reviewing that,” said Mayor Brian Bowman after the meeting. “The preliminary analysis is that what we are doing is likely ...

Unjust end for a noble warrior

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

He also said his dismissal may have something to do with an informal breakfast meeting he had with Mayor Brian Bowman ("a friend since before he became mayor"). Marina James, the CEO of EDW and Morrissey's boss, had asked him to refrain from talking ...

True North, Bowman finally meet

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Winnipeg's mayor says plans for the proposed True North Square downtown development are back on track following a meeting with a couple of key players. Mayor Brian Bowman said Tuesday morning he met with True North Sports and Entertainment CEO ...


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