Shawn Dobson
Candidate in the St. James Councillor Candidates race.
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August 13, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...(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 conseiller de Transcona, Russ Wyatt, est...
Four incumbent Winnipeg councillors face no competition, for now
August 13, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...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 Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt, who was...
Enforce school zones 24/7, says council candidate
July 26, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...only a cash grab if you’re speeding,” he added. Conversely, a current city councillor has pushed to reduce some school-zone enforcement. Coun. Shawn Dobson (St. Charles) raised an unsuccessful motion last year that called to prevent the ticketing of drivers who exceed the 30 km/h limit in the zones on...
Winnipeggers to decide fate of Portage and Main in fall election; lack of rules raises concerns
July 19, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...Russ Wyatt, who is facing criminal sexual assault charges, was absent from the meeting. Debate on the issue prompted all but two councillors — Shawn Dobson and Mike Pagtakhan — to stand and speak. The outcome on the ballot question will be non-binding on council but Mayor Brian Bowman said he would...
Lunches, travel and staff: What your Winnipeg city councillor spent the most on
July 13, 2018
Global News - ...spent the second highest amount at $2,074.51. Councillor Brian Mayes spent just $37.38 on business meetings for the entire year. Jason Schreyer, Shawn Dobson, Cindy Gilroy and Ross Eadie spent nothing for the entire year on business meetings. Luncheons, receptions and events is one of the largest...
Morantz to leave city hall, no matter what happens with Charleswood Tory nomination
July 12, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...serving five terms, while Point Douglas Coun. Mike Pagtakhan plans to leave city hall after serving four terms. As well, current St. Charles Coun. Shawn Dobson and St. James-Brooklands-Weston Coun. Scott Gillingham are competing against each other in a newly expanded and renamed St. James ward. As well,...
Incumbent council candidates don’t have to ditch their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts
July 6, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...put a disclaimer on the account that says the account is not funded by the city and does not reflect city policy," she said. St. Charles Coun. Shawn Dobson, who will seek re-election this fall in the St. James ward, said he is disappointed by Walsh's decision. "For her to come out this late, I think...
At least three fresh faces headed for City Hall
July 6, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ... Kate Sjoberg Dean Koshelanyk River Heights- Fort Garry x-John Orlikow Kurt Morton 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) St. Norbert-Seine...
Winnipeg street set for Slurpee treatment
July 6, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...location on July 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Anything that can bring recognition to the city of Winnipeg is always appreciated,” said Coun. Shawn Dobson (St. Charles), a member of the Assiniboine Community Committee that agreed to the honorary naming. Dobson, who admitted he’s not the world’s...
Loyalists, swing votes and contrarians: What voting patterns tell us about Winnipeg city hall
July 4, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...count on this voting block to completely back him, nor can he rely on the unofficial opposition comprised of Couns. Russ Wyatt, Jason Schreyer, Shawn Dobson and Ross Eadie to provide their support, since they have historically voted with the mayor less than 35 per cent of the time. The remaining...