Point Douglas ward candidates

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 15/10/2014 (4226 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

The candidates running for city councillor in the Point Douglas ward are Rebecca Chartrand, Mike Pagtakhan, Anthony Ramos, Anne Thompson and Dale White.
Ramos did not respond to The Times before press time.

 

Name: Rebecca Chartrand

Age: 42
 
Occupation: Aboriginal education consultant

Why are you running?
“I’m running because I believe that Point Douglas’ defining issue — the issue that will determine how well the ward does in the future — is ensuring that all residents of Point Douglas have access to the labour market and the services that much of Winnipeg takes for granted.
For over two decades, I’ve been a leader in promoting increased opportunities for people to have their voice heard, and this experience has prepared me to be an advocate for all the residents of Point Douglas.
Through listening to the people of Point Douglas, I believe that city council must focus on the priorities of the individuals and families in the ward. That is why I will focus on making our communities safer, fixing our roads, and creating more jobs and opportunities. I will stand up for these priorities and for the people of Point Douglas at city hall.”

 

———

 

Name: Mike Pagtakhan

Age: 44
 
Occupation: Incumbent councillor. Former specifications and contracts officer for Manitoba Hydro.

Why are you running?
“As a seasoned city councillor, I have the skills and experience to ensure projects that benefit our community are realized and completed. There is a tremendous amount of momentum achieved to date from the careful and thoughtful direction of constituents, resident groups and parent councils in affecting positive change in Point Douglas.
Together we have completed many amazing projects such as a new playground and basketball court for Stanley Knowles School, a new innovative playground for King Edward School, a new fitness track at Burton Cummings Community Centre, funding for an outdoor classroom at Lord Nelson School and securing funding for the twinning of Keewatin Street.
In this upcoming term of office, some of my priorities include fighting to ensure funding for the rehabilitation of the Arlington Street Bridge, a new gymnasium for Tyndall Park Community Centre, a new fitness trail at Meadows West and a new splash pad for Sinclair Park Community Centre.”

 

———

 

Name: Anne Thompson

Age: 57

Occupation: Currently underemployed. Suffered an on-the-job injury in 2000 while working as volunteer emergency services worker.

Why are you running?
“The circus at city hall has left me with the sense of a calling that I am answering. I have lived my life in the service of my community wherever I find my home. I am better able to serve my neighbours, the people of Winnipeg, if granted the honour of their trust and expectations through their vote.  I know a better way to manage people and assets and I’m looking forward to putting into place the policies and the procedures sadly lacking and sorely needed in our current civic administration.

———

Name: Dale White

Occupation: Former director of company specializing in “purchasing, procurement, facility management and cost containment .”

Why are you running?
“I believe my management expertise, common sense and knowledge of civic affairs give me the tools necessary to become a good councillor. A strong, knowledgeable, talented, well-grounded councillor group can support a good mayor and their agenda or buffer and hold a poor mayor in check from damaging the city and its finances and credit rating. A good councillor group can enhance the platform for the mayor by bringing their own viable fresh ideas to the table for consideration.”