Winnipeg Election 2018

Umar Hayat - Mayoral Candidates

Why did you decide to run in the 2018 (Winnipeg Civic Election / School Board Election)?

I am running for mayor because I do not believe we can be a progressive city unless we are making real progress for the people who need our help the most, I am running for mayor because I know we can do better. I believe we can rebuild our roads and improve street safety. Taking care of those in need. Taking responsibility for protecting our environment. Understanding that every dollar we spent came from a taxpayer and we need show our respect for how hard that taxpayer worked to earn those dollars by spending them wisely. These are the authentic values of Winnipeg. And these are my values.

What experience will you bring to complement your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee)?

Transparency of city hall is very important also as I have a very strong entrepreneurial background, I am very encouraged to support Small businesses. Small business survival ensures the livelihood of communities, the creation of meaningful jobs, the support of makers, and the preservation of traditional production methods. All small businesses will be able to tackle there problems at one window that will be provided by the city. We would like to organize a small businesses seminar, to promote small businesses twice a year, with the help of the Winnipeg chamber of commerce and industry. On the official city of Winnipeg website there will be a section to promote Winnipeg businesses.

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?

If I am granted the position to be the mayor of our beloved city I will say No More ‘ Strong Mayor,’ model of Civic Governance. One of my first manners of business will be to ABOLISH  THE “EXECUTIVE POLICY COMMITTEE” ENTIRELY. Mental Health is a huge issue that needs to be taken much more seriously, by reducing mental Health illness poverty, crime and homelessness will be reduced. Which will benefit our city tremendously! The city of Winnipeg needs more outreach workers that can help better our city each day.

The city should not be using taxpayer money to subsidize luxury projects. This is blatantly subsidizing the rich at the expense of the poor. Why is there money for that but no money to build low income housing, subsidized a low-income bus pass and have more mental health and addiction treatment services? Poverty is a man-made invention to exploit the marginalized for the benefit of the rich and. I think the fact that the Mayor is willing to subsidize luxury towers rather than housing and bus passes is a testament to this.

What is something that you appreciate about the (City of Winnipeg / the ward / the school ward or school division) you wish to represent?

Winnipeg has one of the most friendly and generous people in the world. The Canadian Museum of Human rights, the Winnipeg museum had to be designed with a global reach, keeping in mind that its contents must resonate with cultures that often have little in common except discord and suspicion.

I like Folklorama because it provides exposure to cultural groups and brings in thousands of tourists each year, adding to the city’s economy. It is the largest and longest-running festival of its kind in the world.

I am proud to attend the Winnipeg jazz and fringe festival every year.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?