MEET THE CANDIDATES: Charleswood-Westwood-Tuxedo – Winnipeg Sun

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Were on the doorstep of Winnipegs election which happens Oct. 26 and to help you decide where to mark your X, were profiling the citys wards. All, that is, except for Old Kildonan (Devi Sharma) and St. Norbert-Seine River (Markus Chambers) which will return both incumbents as neither ward produced a challenger.

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A broadcaster and writer for more than 30 years, Anderson has watched City Hall closely and discussed the happenings there on radio, on TV and in print. Some years have been better than others at 510 Main Street but Anderson said he doesnt think its ever been as bad as it is right now.

Crime is his top priority. He says residents need to feel safe again in their homes, in their neighbourhoods and when they visit other parts of Winnipeg. The streets they travel on need to be better too. Therell always be potholes and this spring showed just how bad it can get without proper investment in roads and infrastructure. And his third priority for the ward is green spaces and tree canopy. Both must be protected and preserved.

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If Im elected councillor in Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, residents of the ward will definitely be heard, I promise that. Ill be a very strong member of council who prides himself on working well with others to get things done. While many issues facing the city are complex and will require a lot of time and effort, others it seems to me are more simple and only require some common sense. I think its time for more common sense at City Hall.

A life-long resident of the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood ward, Duncan, his wife Courtnie and their three girls, Sophie, Cali and Jayme, call Charleswood home. In 2014, Evan ran for Council in this ward (then called Charleswood-Tuxedo), finishing a close second, earning nearly 6,000 votes.

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Duncan said he has remained committed to representing residents interests and strengthening their neighbourhoods with deep roots in the community extending to local businesses, community centres, youth and families. He currently serves as one of the chairs for the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood advisory groups. In his professional career, he served in the public sector with Manitoba Justice over the past 11 years. In this capacity, working with both youth and adults, and their families who have been impacted by addictions, mental health, and homelessness. He has also worked closely with law enforcement, the courts, preventative security measures and community-based programs.

I am committed to being accountable, responsive, and transparent. Being a lifelong resident of the ward, I will maintain the qualities that make our community great. Our ward needs a leader who is forward-thinking and leads by example. This election is about strong leadership from our community, for our community.

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A lifelong resident of the community of 57 years born and raised, Penner is currently employed at Best Buy Homes.

His platform is focused on: Public safety, infrastructure, traffic congestion, Transit and 311. Public safety is used in a positive format putting the community on the right track to move forward. As a community we need to work together as a team to build a better life for our families, said Penner.

If elected I will be committed to hear your concerns as well as working with you, for you, to find the solutions. Transparency, trust and loyalty for my communities of Charleswood, Tuxedo and Westwood.

Gross has played a significant role in the community for many years as a coach of youth hockey and a successful residential and commercial realtor. Gross has acquired a variety of abilities throughout the course of his extended volunteer and professional career that he feels would be a huge value at City Hall.

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A key issue for Gross is keeping the parks and community centres running and keeping people busy.He also thinks the city should acquire assetsthat create positive cash flow to lessen the burden on the taxpayer.

My strength will keep the councillors together to make this city better.

Likely the only candidate for city council with his own election podcast, Steven Minion believes the ward he has lived in all his life has so much naturally undeveloped space that it is in a unique position to inspire other wards, the entire city and other cities into sustainable development projects that produce health, wellness, connection and self-sufficiency. Through public education of personal empowerment, community leadership and environmentalism, we can enhance the health of our biology and our social human needs.

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I am on a mission to enlighten the world! This October 26th, get out to vote for the evolutionizing candidate!

2018 Results (x-elected)

x-Kevin Klein 7,403Grant Nordman 5,922Kevin Nichols 2,690Ken St. George 1,664

History: The Charleswood-Westwood-Tuxedo ward was created following recommendations from the 2017 Winnipeg Wards Boundaries Commission combining the former Charleswood-Tuxedo ward with the former St. Charles Ward neighbourhoods of Assiniboia Downs, Glendale, Kirkfield, and Westwood. Kevin Klein was the first city councillor for the new ward after former area councillor Marty Morantz successfully ran federally but Klein is running for mayor this time around.

Stats (as per 2016 Census Data)

Ward population: 44,740

Average household income/medium household income: $138,734/$89,980

Suns Take: One of two wards which will definitely elect a new city councillor with Klein running for mayor. With five relative political newcomers in the field, it could be anybodys race to win although Hal Anderson would seem to have the most name recognition and Evan Duncan has been through this before finishing a close second to Morantz in 2014.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Charleswood-Westwood-Tuxedo - Winnipeg Sun