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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Voters give Bowman mixed reviews

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Krista Stempanick and Kirk Scott (left) give a thumbs down to Mayor Brian Bowman's performance during his first eight months in office. But Winnipeggers appeared divided on his success, as many others said he's done well so far. (JIM BENDER/Winnipeg ...

Give cycling, walking plan green light Winnipeg Free Press

Saturday, 11 July 2015

Instead, both ads direct people to phone Mayor Brian Bowman to complain about the plan with little context or clear information. And while the councillors have every right to use their money to inform their constituents about city hall business, radio ...

Give cycling, walking plan green light Winnipeg Free Press

Friday, 10 July 2015

Instead, both ads direct people to phone Mayor Brian Bowman to complain about the plan with little context or clear information. And while the councillors have every right to use their money to inform their constituents about city hall business, radio ...

Even in salary cap era, Jonathan Toews thinks Hawks have what it takes to keep ...

Thursday, 09 July 2015

Jonathan Toews NHL player, Jonathan Toews (left) shakes hands with Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, MLA Kevin Chief is in the background. Toews announced the latest grants from the Winnipeg Foundation's Nourishing Potential Fund. Thursday, July 09 ...

Mayor Criticizes Councillors For “FearMongering”

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman says he is disappointed in some city councillors for “fear-mongering” and spreading misinformation about the active transportation strategy. Those opposed to the plan are ramping up their resources ahead of next week's council vote.

Council's antibike gang rallying against paper menace

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Anyway, Mayor Brian Bowman calmly dismissed the anti-pedal pushers, questioning their use of public funds for attack ads. The mayor expressed particular disappointment with Browaty, who sits on executive policy committee but will not be kicked off.

Province antes up on BRT money

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

It's good news for city coffers, yet Mayor Brian Bowman said he's “astounded” that financing details of the project took so long to sort out. “I am astounded that the city and the province hadn't put pen to paper on the $255 million to date,” said Bowman.

City still won't reveal labour cost details

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Mayor Brian Bowman ran on bringing greater openness and transparency to city hall. And he has a new chief administrative officer, Doug McNeil, to help him do it. Bowman can't possibly claim he's open and accountable to the public if he and city council ...

City bike strategy up for debate

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

The current plan's option to shift sidewalk shovelling from city crews to home and business owners was a key sticking point, though Mayor Brian Bowman stressed approval of the plan does not equate to approval of this change. Browaty said Wednesday that ...

Winnipeg EPC gives green light to bike, pedestrian plan

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Jeff Browaty was the only councillor to vote against the plan, which has the support of Mayor Brian Bowman and other members of his cabinet. The plan will now go to council as a whole for a final vote. The committee voted after hearing from a number of ...

Winnipeg mail bomb targets were 3 women

Monday, 06 July 2015

Winnipeg police allege Guido Amsel targeted three women — his divorce lawyer, his ex-wife, and her lawyer — with mail bombs as an act of revenge following a lengthy divorce battle. The 49-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted murder ...

Winnipeg 'reeling' from bombing: mayor | Winnipeg | News | Winnipeg Sun

Monday, 06 July 2015

“The events that started on Friday are harrowing,” Mayor Brian Bowman said, at a press conference held to discuss the arrest of a suspect and the continued investigation. “Across our community, I think it's safe to say, we're reeling as Winnipeg, our ...

Bowman burdened by high expectations

Sunday, 05 July 2015

Chinta Puxley, The Canadian Press. First posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 02:25 PM CDT | Updated: Sunday, July 05, 2015 02:43 PM CDT. Bowman selfie Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman uses his phone to shoot photos during a discussion of the city budget at ...

Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman faces high expectations, skeptics

Friday, 03 July 2015

Brian Bowman had barely unpacked his sports memorabilia and family photos in the mayor's office when he was thrust into the national spotlight. It wasn't for being the first indigenous mayor of a major Canadian city or for being one of the younger ...

High expectations for Bowman yet to be met

Friday, 03 July 2015

Brian Bowman had barely unpacked his sports memorabilia and family photos in the mayor's office when he was thrust into the national spotlight. It wasn't for being the first indigenous mayor of a major Canadian city or for being one of the younger ...

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman faces challenges, skeptics

Friday, 03 July 2015

WINNIPEG – Brian Bowman had barely unpacked his sports memorabilia and family photos in the mayor's office when he was thrust into the national spotlight. It wasn't for being the first indigenous mayor of a major Canadian city or for being one of the ...

Winnipeg's First Indigenous Mayor Faces High Expectations and Skeptics

Friday, 03 July 2015

WINNIPEG – Brian Bowman had barely unpacked his sports memorabilia and family photos in the mayor's office when he was thrust into the national spotlight. It wasn't for being the first indigenous mayor of a major Canadian city or for being one of the ...

Still waiting for the mayor's promised accountability

Friday, 03 July 2015

Last fall, Mayor Brian Bowman was elected in a landslide partly because he promised to make city hall more open and more transparent. Eight months later, it's time for the rookie mayor to follow through on that pledge. Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press ...

Winnipeg claims bragging rights in living flag challenge

Thursday, 02 July 2015

Top stories. Popular; Latest; Videos. Brian Bowman. Bowman engages in old-style politics · 0 · Alexis Tsipras. Greece faces tough conditions under deal with euro zone · 0 · knife. Man recovering after stabbing · 0 · Jeff Browaty. Greenways would cause ...

Centre of attention

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

"What a beautiful place to see the Cup go down when we have the parade," said Mayor Brian Bowman, who did not specify the trophy. "It's absolutely a gorgeous location. "What we want to see is more development, more people living downtown, more people ...

Winnipeg committee votes to slash budget for bike, pedestrian plan

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

As recently as this week, he accused Mayor Brian Bowman and pro-bike proponents on Twitter of trying to push the strategy through council. Mark Cohoe, the executive director of Bike Winnipeg, said he's stunned and appalled by the committee's decision.

Former City of Winnipeg CAO Phil Sheegl paid $250K in 2014

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Joshi was suspended in January 2015 after Mayor Brian Bowman said he had "lost confidence" in Joshi's capacity to serve as acting CAO. Joshi eventually resigned in February. Sheegl and Douglas did not immediately respond to a request for comment on ...

Former City of Winnipeg CAO Phil Sheegl was paid $250K in 2014

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Joshi was suspended in January 2015 after Mayor Brian Bowman said he had "lost confidence" in Joshi's capacity to serve as acting CAO. Joshi eventually resigned in February. Sheegl and Douglas did not immediately respond to a request for comment on ...

Sheegl paid $250K in severance

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Current Mayor Brian Bowman's office declined comment on the compensation report on his behalf. “The mayor does not comment on specific HR and personnel matters,” wrote Carmen Barnett in an e-mail. The city's current CAO was also not available for ...

'Tweeting class' pushing Winnipeg's cycling strategy, says councillor

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

A Winnipeg city councillor wants to halt a $334-million, 20-year cycling and pedestrian strategy that he says is being rammed through council by Mayor Brian Bowman and pro-bike proponents on social media. Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt says people on ...


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