Supplied photo\nScott Gillingham<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\nGillingham was endorsed by Fielding, who stepped down in June to seek the PC nomination in the next provincial election for the Kirkfield Park constituency.<\/p>\n
“I think we had a platform that resonated with voters. And we had strong endorsements, and a dedicated, hard-working campaign team,” Gillingham said.<\/p>\n
Gillingham said he thinks his experience as a pastor positions him well to serve in his new role. <\/p>\n
“Being a pastor is about serving people and working in collaboration with others to accomplish goals and make the community stronger,” he said.<\/p>\n
In addition to his work as a pastor, Gillingham has been involved with several community boards throughout the city and helped co-ordinate a Winnipeg Harvest food bank to serve families in west Winnipeg.<\/p>\n
He said this experience prompted him to run for councillor, as he saw the position as a great opportunity to serve his community.<\/p>\n
His first order of business is to address infrastructure needs in his ward. He said he is particularly concerned with fixing broken sidewalks in areas where a high concentration of seniors live.<\/p>\n
“I want to make sure that those who are using mobility aids have smooth sidewalks. To me, it’s really a safety issue in those areas,” he said.<\/p>\n
Overall, the issue of infrastructure renewal should be a priority throughout the city, he said.
In addition, he said the revitalization of community centres in his ward is also a priority. One project he is committed to is the completion of renovations to the St. James Civic Centre Complex, a project he has worked on in the past as co-chair of the civic centre capital campaign.<\/p>\n
With a new mayor and several new members of council, Gillingham said he is excited to start his new role at city hall.<\/p>\n
“I think it’s a new day for Winnipeg and a very bright future for our citizens,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I’m really excited about the learning curve, and meeting and working for the people of this ward.”<\/p>\n
Gillingham, 46, has been married to his wife Marla for 20 years. They have two children: Hannah, 18, and Andrew, 16.<\/p>\n
They have lived in the ward for 12 years. <\/p>
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