Winnipeg city council experiences largest turnover in decades after October vote
Nine newcomers joined Winnipeg’s city council, creating the largest turnover since 1992 and bringing the body close to gender parity, CBC reported on 29 October. The council’s overhaul followed the municipal election held on 22 October, when incumbent mayor Scott Gillingham was re-elected for a second term and seven new councillors took seats after two incumbents were defeated, according to CBC. Earlier, an Abacus Data poll released by the Winnipeg Free Press showed challenger Noah Redden tied for third with 14% support behind Gillingham’s 36%, and former mayor Glen Murray publicly endorsed Redden.
Campaigning intensified on the eve of the vote, with candidates outlining tax, recreation and infrastructure plans, the Free Press noted. Voter turnout was high across Manitoba, with a record number of advance voters, CBC added.
