Gillingham exits finance committee, EPC with eye on mayor’s chair
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Coun. Scott Gillingham resigned from his roles as finance chairman and a member of Winnipeg city council’s executive policy committee Monday, steps toward what he calls a “very likely” mayoral bid.
“The formal mayoral race starts in May, so that’s yet to come, but I’ve been open about my interest… I don’t want anyone to ever get confused that I’m speaking on behalf of colleagues on EPC or on behalf of the mayor. I just want to make sure that those really important discussions are such that I can give my focus to,” Gillingham told reporters.
The St. James councillor confirmed those talks relate to the potential mayoral bid in the 2022 municipal election. Mayor Brian Bowman will not seek a third term.
“I just want, really, the freedom to be part of those discussions about Winnipeg’s future,” Gillingham said.
First elected in 2014, Gillingham said he sees many pressing priorities for council’s next term, with a need to improve services and ensure “value for money” for taxpayers throughout the city’s financial recovery from COVID-19.
In a news release, he said his decision to depart key council roles isn’t meant “to stage an artificial break” from his colleagues on EPC or city council, stressing he’s proud of work with both groups.
A spokesperson for Bowman said the mayor will appoint a new finance chairperson (and EPC member) “in the coming days.”
“The mayor thanks Coun. Gillingham for his years of service as finance chair and as a trusted member of executive policy committee,” Jeremy Davis said in a brief emailed statement.
Mayoral candidates for the Oct. 26 election can’t officially register until May 1; however, some have already announced plans to enter the race.
Coun. John Orlikow, social enterprise leader Shaun Loney and past mayoral candidate Don Woodstock each say they plan to compete.
Couns. Markus Chambers and Kevin Klein have said they are leaning toward mayoral bids. Jenny Motkaluk, who finished second to Bowman in 2018, has also said she’s considering entering the 2022 race.
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