Global News is disseminating the numerous declarations and commitments made by mayoral candidates throughout the 2022 Winnipeg election campaign.
With several candidates delivering speeches on Friday, the city’s financial status is a primary concern for the mayoral contenders in Winnipeg’s civic election.
Glen Murray promised to “permanently repair” the issue by overhauling the city’s budget if elected.
Murray’s campaign demanded that the city give up its $121 million operating grant from the province and get one point of Manitoba’s PST instead, while keeping the city’s PST rate at seven percent.
“The issue cannot be solved with current revenues, and property tax increases should not be the only solution.
The hurdles to sustainable development and economic progress are eliminated by leadership, innovative thinking, and a new financial partnership with the Province,” Murray added.
Kevin Klein stated that altering Winnipeg’s budgeting procedures is part of his strategy to fix the city’s finances.
If elected, Klein would nominate each member of the city council to the Budget Working Group, which would organise and create any necessary budgets and adhere to a procedure for deciding how money is spent.
Don Woodstock promised to increase police funding in order to reduce crime in Winnipeg.
If elected, according to Woodstock, he would have the police budget revenues that currently go to the city used to pay for police.
“As mayor, I’ll reestablish peace and order and return the Police Act’s authority to the police. No matter who you are, breaking the law will have consequences.
Not every candidate spoke out on Friday.
There are a total of 11 people fighting for the position of mayor.
Candidates for mayor of Winnipeg discuss city budgets
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