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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Bowman, Clunis Clear The Air

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman and Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis held a private meeting Monday morning. This after hostilities came to a boiling point last week when heated words were exchanged between Chair of the Finance Committee Marty Morantz and ...

Bowman, Clunis say they're on same page on police budget issues

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman and chief Devon Clunis say they are working together to find efficiencies in the WPS budget. Last week finance committee chair Marty Morantz and deputy police chief Art Stannard had a confrontation over the reporting process of WPS.

Bowman, Clunis play nice

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman and police Chief Devon Clunis addressed the media just days after a public spat between a city councillor and a high-ranking member of the police service unfolded over two days at city hall. Last week, finance chair Coun. Marty ...

Bowman, Clunis working on budget despite last week's public questioning

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman and police chief Devon Clunis held a news conference Monday to let reporters know they're still working together despite a public tussle between the city's finance chair and a deputy police chief last week over a difficult budget.

Mayor Bowman and Police Chief Clunis make a show of unity after budget dustup

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman and Police Chief Devon Clunis held a joint news conference over the noon hour Monday, prompted by last week's confrontation between finance chairman Marty Morantz and deputy chief Art Stannard. There were no apologies given by ...

Winnipeg mayor, police chief all smiles after budget spat

Monday, 12 January 2015

That was the message Monday from Mayor Brian Bowman and police chief Devon Clunis in the wake of a bitter public exchange last week between city and police officials. Story continues below. Global News. “I think its important if there seems to be some ...

Winnipeg police HQ delays infuriate councillor

Friday, 09 January 2015

Opening of new Winnipeg Police HQ delayed... again · Brian Bowman says 'heads should roll' if police HQ probe uncovers wrongdoing · RCMP launch criminal probe into Winnipeg police HQ project · Audit finds 'gaps' in way City of Winnipeg handled police ...

'Such a barbaric act'

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman said it was important for a diverse city like Winnipeg, with a large Francophone population, to show its support. Coun. Matt Allard (St. Boniface) initiated the idea to have the vigil. "We have a large Francophonie community, but ...

Are there too many police officers? Finance chair wants to know

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman says he is on a mission to save money in every city department except for first responders. “That being said we are always going to be looking for value for money in every area,” Bowman said on Thursday. He also hinted that this year ...

Bowman calls CentreVenture onto carpet

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman said Thursday he wants a city development agency to update council on its mandate in light of last year's real estate review. Bowman called a press conference in the afternoon to call on CentreVenture, the city's arms-length ...

Welcome to reality, Mayor Bowman

Thursday, 08 January 2015

I'm glad to see rookie Mayor Brian Bowman is now starting to understand the financial realities at city hall. The former privacy lawyer turned politician promised taxpayers the moon when he ran for office last fall. He had the highest spending promises ...

Battle Lines Drawn at City Hall Over Rising Cop Costs

Thursday, 08 January 2015

New mayor Brian Bowman asked all departments to find efficiencies during his campaign and after his election. He did suggest emergency services departments would not be asked to cut to a point that would impact public safety. The city has not announced ...

Too many police? Morantz demands efficiencies

Thursday, 08 January 2015

In response to the heated debate between Stannard and Morantz, Mayor Brian Bowman said he would keep his campaign pledge to keep his hands off first responders, but admitted they are going to look for savings in every area. “We're always going to be ...

Vigil for Paris shooting victims held at Winnipeg city hall

Thursday, 08 January 2015

​Mayor Brian Bowman led a moment of silence on the second floor of the council building and flags were lowered to half-mast. Charlie Hebdo Paris shooting: Hunt for suspects continues as France mourns · Parisians in Winnipeg worry Charlie Hebdo attack ...

Finance chair questions whether Winnipeg has too many police officers

Thursday, 08 January 2015

During the election campaign, Mayor Brian Bowman pledged that emergency services would be exempt from any cuts. But Morantz said that doesn't mean the police, fire, and ambulance departments shouldn't try to find efficiencies. He reiterated what the ...

French consul, Winnipeg mayor attend vigil for Paris attack victims

Thursday, 08 January 2015

In this Sept.19, 2012 file photo, Charb, the publishing director of the satiric magazine Charlie Hebdo, displays the front page of the newspaper as he poses for photographers in Paris. He was one of 12 people slain when the magazine's offices were ...

Vigil for Paris shooting victims set for Winnipeg city hall

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Winnipeggers showing support for the people of France, in the wake of Wednesday's shootings at Charlie Hebdo, will gather at city hall during the noon hour. A vigil and moment of silence, with Mayor Brian Bowman in attendance, is planned to begin at 12 ...

Winnipeg faces skyrocketing costs at treatment plant

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Meanwhile, Mayor Brian Bowman is already struggling to balance the city's books. "You know it's going to be a very, very difficult budget to do. So the extra costs on that and anything else is something we watch very carefully," he said. Like Sacher ...

No dog park soon for core: officials

Tuesday, 06 January 2015

City officials said there will be no quick progress on a Brian Bowman campaign promise to establish a downtown off-leash dog park. Brad Sacher, director of public works, said Monday his department remains committed to developing a city-wide policy and ...

Downtown not going to the dogs just yet

Monday, 05 January 2015

It'll be a least another year before Mayor Brian Bowman delivers the downtown dog park he pledged during his campaign. At Monday's downtown development meeting, administrators told committee members it is too late in the budget cycle to include plans ...

No downtown dog park in 2015: Winnipeg administration

Monday, 05 January 2015

It appears the civic administration isn't ready to bite on Mayor Brian Bowman's campaign commitment to build a fenced-in dog park in the downtown. At Monday's downtown development committee meeting, city staff said dog parks are “very controversial ...

Offleash dog park downtown should be part of citywide plan: director

Monday, 05 January 2015

City officials have said there will be no quick progress on a Brian Bowman campaign promise to establish a downtown off-leash dog park. Brad Sacher, director of public works, said his department remains committed to developing a city-wide policy and ...

Councillor wants city to mark conflict's start

Sunday, 04 January 2015

EVEN though it's a little late, Brian Mayes believes the city should commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The councillor for St. Vital is planning to ask the administration Monday morning to consult local veterans ...

Looking back on 2014

Saturday, 03 January 2015

As the city hall reporter, I had spent the last six months covering the mayoral election and had to make the ultimate decision that night: Do I cover Judy Wasylycia-Leis, the seemingly preordained victor on election night, or political newbie Brian Bowman?

Bid to rekindle Chinese links

Saturday, 03 January 2015

Du said both Mayor Brian Bowman and his deputy, Mike Pagtakhan, had the "fire" to strengthen ties. "They have a lot of economic and educational power, cultural influence and experience, so I think there are some great relationships that we can ...


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