Notable names register to run in Winnipeg’s mayoral race
A Winnipeg metropolis councillor and the runner-up within the 2018 mayoral race are simply a number of the candidates who’ve already registered to run for town’s prime job on this fall’s civic election.
Scott Gillingham formally signed up on Monday, after months of hinting he would possible give it a go. Gillingham has represented St. James at Metropolis Corridor since 2014, and had served because the chair of the finance committee since 2016 earlier than lately stepping down.
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In the meantime, Jenny Motkaluk is in search of redemption, because the 2018 second-place finisher has registered as soon as once more.
Motkaluk completed second with greater than 76,000 votes within the final election, behind Brian Bowman.
Late Monday, former Winnipeg Member of Parliament Robert-Falcon Ouellette introduced his intention to run. In a tweet, he stated he’ll register on Tuesday.
He beforehand ran for town’s prime job in 2014, ending in third place.
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Different candidates which have formally registered embrace Don Woodstock, Chris Clacio, and Rick Shone, who runs Wilderness Provide shops in Winnipeg.
Candidates may have till September 20 to register. The election might be held October 26.
