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 … 3 4 5 … 7 Next »Community group plans legal action to block addictions treatment centre
August 13, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...an drug overdose in 2011, believes the centre would save lives by offering those addicted to alcohol and other drugs more time to recover. Coun. Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands-Weston), who voted in favour of the land transfer, said the high crime rates and overdose deaths recently linked to local drug...
Opponents of Bruce Oake drug recovery centre hire law firm to investigate land deal
August 13, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...unveil plans for the Vimy property. Friends of Sturgeon Creek and others who oppose the plans have said they'll protest outside the meeting. Coun. Scott Gillingham, who represents the neighbouring St. James ward, supports the need for more long-term treatment centres, especially after Winnipeg's police chief...
Élections municipales : 4 candidats toujours sans adversaire à Winnipeg
August 13, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...Mike Pagtakhan (Point Douglas) et Jenny Gerbasi (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) ne se représentent pas aux élections. Par ailleurs, les conseillers Scott Gillingham (St-James-Brooklands) et Shawn Dobson (St-Charles) s’affronteront dans la nouvelle zone électorale étendue de St-James. De même, le futur du...
Four incumbent Winnipeg councillors face no competition, for now
August 13, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...Douglas Mike Pagtakhan and five-term Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry Coun. Jenny Gerbasi are not seeking re-election, while St. James-Brooklands Coun. Scott Gillingham and St. Charles Coun. Shawn Dobson are going head-to-head in a newly expanded St. James ward. As well, the political future is uncertain for...
Celebrating with Mrs. McCarthy
August 7, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...as well as St. James’ seniors. Our civic centre has always been a source of pride for our community. Special thank you to city councillor Scott Gillingham for his dedication to this project. How can you travel the world in 14 days? Get your Folklorama passport and celebrate Winnipeg’s diversity by...
Portage et Main : le clan du oui se met en marche
July 30, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ... Si le maire de Winnipeg, Brian Bowman, s’est déjà prononcé en faveur du projet, des conseillers municipaux, dont Jeff Browaty, Brian Mayes et Scott Gillingham, ainsi que la candidate à la mairie, Jenny Motkaluk, se sont dit contre. La consultante en développement des affaires, Jenny Motkaluk, affirme...
City wants change to protect those falling behind on property taxes
July 26, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...property),” said the woman, who asked not to be named. “The more people are aware of this and council makes changes, that’s good.” Coun. Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands-Weston) said a few residents of his ward experienced similar issues. “That prompted me to start to look and start to ask...
BRODBECK: Finance chair warns of city’s debt burden
July 22, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...head of the city’s finance committee Coun. Scott Gillingham fired off a warning to his colleagues late Thursday as city council wrapped up for the summer. It’s time for the city to take a serious look at its debt burden, he said. Gillingham pointed out that while a major bond rating agency – Moody’s...
Fixing roads top spending priority for Winnipeggers: Survey
July 21, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...that roads and infrastructure still remain the top priorities of Winnipeggers and that’s my experience at the doors as well,” said Coun. Scott Gillingham (St. James-Brooklands-Weston), council’s finance chair. Prairie Research Associates gathered the results through random telephone interviews of...
Winnipeggers to decide fate of Portage and Main in fall election; lack of rules raises concerns
July 19, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...at the expense of other issues. Several councillors raised concerns about the merits of ballot questions in the first place, but it was Coun. Scott Gillingham who captured the issue most clearly. Previous ballot questions. The last time the City of Winnipeg held a plebiscite was 1983. Here are the two...