Gillingham seeks city adviser on homelessness
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This article was published 30/06/2022 (1279 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham is promising, if elected, to appoint a senior adviser on homelessness and street safety to the mayor’s office.
Gillingham says that person would help lead civic actions to address homelessness, mental health, addictions and street safety.
“(These) issues have not been among the highest priorities for everyone at city hall in the past because they were understood to be provincial government responsibilities, and the federal government has the lead on financing housing,” the St. James councillor said, in a Thursday news release.
“In the 2020s, cities are increasingly expected to show expert leadership on this challenge even when other governments are engaged and have primary responsibility, because city governments are on the front line.”
Gillingham said the adviser would: help promote a citywide, strategic approach to the issues; advise council; explore best practices in other cities; help community groups navigate city rules and programs; help track data; and expand a common “real-time database” of available shelter and housing options to speed up shelter referrals.
The municipal election is Oct. 26. There are 11 registered candidates for mayor, thus far. Nomination papers for candidates for the office of mayor are due Sept. 20.