Scott Gillingham
Candidate in the St. James Councillor Candidates race.
Scott can be reached on social media, or at scott@votescott.ca.
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Questionnaire Response
Scott Gillingham - St. James
Why did you decide to run in the 2018 (Winnipeg Civic Election / School Board Election)?
I’m seeking re-election for city council to build upon the important work that was started in my first term. That work includes continued focus on investments in infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, active transportation network) and the servicing of the CentrePort employment lands.
In addition, there are many projects I helped to launch in my first term that I want to see through to completion, including the renovation and expansion of the St. James Civic Centre, the building of Kapyong Park and the transition to multi-year balanced budgeting.
What experience will you bring to complement your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee)?
I believe serving on council for one term has given me vital experience that will assist me to make an important contribution to council in my second term.
Having served as police board chair and finance chair during my first term has provided me insights and understanding that will be of great assistance to offering leadership on council during my second term.
What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee), and why are these issues important to you?
My second term priorities are continued investment in road, sewer and parks infrastructure (in St. James and across the city), the development of CentrePort, addressing the drug (meth) issue, implementing multi-year budgets and the completing local projects that were begun in my first term.
What is something that you appreciate about the (City of Winnipeg / the ward / the school ward or school division) you wish to represent?
St. James has a rich and proud history. My community is well-connected with many families having been in St. James for generations.
St. James is also home to 17 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force, the 3rd largest aerospace industry in Canada and hosts a vibrant international airport.
With the potential buildout of CentrePort, Red River Exhibition and Assiniboia Downs lands, St. James is poised for greater local development than has been seen in decades. This development will mean hundreds of jobs and important spinoff economic benefits.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I believe I am the candidate in St. James with the experience and leadership record on Council to best represent my community.
News that mentions Scott Gillingham
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« Previous 1 2 3 4 … 7 Next »Election fever building… slowly
September 3, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...committee for four years. St. James features the unusual situation where two incumbents are facing off against each other — Shawn Dobson versus Scott Gillingham. Both their area wards were eliminated for this election through a ward boundary revision. Both men were elected for the first time in 2014 but each...
BRODBECK: Bowman’s growth tax will be expanded post-election
August 29, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...Gerbasi, Cindy Gilroy, Brian Mayes, Marty Morantz, John Orlikow, Mike Pagtakhan and Russ Wyatt. Those opposed were Jeff Browaty, Shawn Dobson, Scott Gillingham, Janice Lukes, Jason Schreyer, and Devi Sharma. The proponents of the tax claim new housing construction doesn’t pay its fair share of...
Fire budget expect to burn through an extra $4.8 million
August 28, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...with “a period of high retirement” in recent years, which led it to create temporary positions to mitigate the affect on overtime hours. Coun. Scott Gillingham, council’s finance chair, said he plans to ask for more detail behind the overtime costs at the meeting. “That’s something we’ll have to...
City of Winnipeg reduces year-end projected deficit by $9.4 million
August 28, 2018
Global News - ...Winnipeg pondering multi-year budgeting “The City remains on the right track to balance throughout the course of this fiscal year,” said Coun. Scott Gillingham, chair of the city’s finance committee. See the full financial update through the city’s...
City expects to eliminate deficit by year’s end, says finance chair
August 28, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...lighting costs for the improvement. “The city remains on the right track to balance throughout the course of this fiscal year,” said Coun. Scott Gillingham, council’s finance chair, in a press release. “We have seen an encouraging reduction in the projected deficit and it will take a continued focus...
City’s year-end projected deficit down by $9.4M
August 28, 2018
CTV - ...and efforts to control expenses. “The City remains on the right track to balance throughout the course of this fiscal year,” said Coun. Scott Gillingham, chair of the standing policy committee on finance. “We have seen an encouraging reduction in the projected deficit and it will take a continued...
City to display First World War soldier’s names
August 23, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...displayed the names of those killed in battle or later dying from injuries in each of the years 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917. Couns. Brian Mayes and Scott Gillingham said Wednesday they’ve secured $2,000 in funding to stage the annual project, known as The World Remembers, in which the names of First World War...
Harsh opposition to Bruce Oake Recovery Centre plan
August 20, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...of the property near Sturgeon Creek that will allow the public continued access to the riverside greenspace. St. James-Brooklands-Weston councillor Scott Gillingham voted in favour of the Vimy Arena land sale in January and said he supports the development of the recovery centre. “We need more treatment...
One month left to put your name in the hat, or even notice the Winnipeg election
August 18, 2018
Global News - ...are vying for empty seats can make for a more interesting competition. Thanks to the re-organization of ward boundaries, two incumbents — Scott Gillingham and Shaun Dobson — will be competing for the seat in St. James. Fort Rouge is the ward with the most challengers. The average number of...
Four councillors still unopposed in upcoming civic election
August 13, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...Orlikow Garth Steek Gary Dale Lenko (Kurt Morton withdrew on Aug. 13, and is now running in St. James) St. Boniface x-Matt Allard St. James x-Scott Gillingham Shawn Dobson (incumbent for St. Charles ward, which is being eliminated, and will be divided between St. James and Charleswood-Tuxedo wards) Kurt...