Rick Shone, who runs Wilderness Supply stores in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, registered on Monday to run for mayor of the capital Manitoba.
Shawn, 45, has not run for office and says he is not affiliated with any political party. He said he was considering running for mayor of Winnipeg in 2017.
While the pandemic set these plans in the background – demand for canoes, kayaks and camping equipment skyrocketed when Canadians could not travel abroad – Shone said he planned to take a step back from his business, which employs 30 people. people, to launch a campaign to become the 44th mayor of Winnipeg.
“I want to build a city where people are proud to live,” Shawn said Monday at his Winnipeg store after recording his campaign.
“Many times I travel all over the country, even around the world and meet people in random places and we like to choose Winnipeg for various reasons. Sometimes it ‘s funny, but it really bothers me.”
Shone did not disclose campaign priorities or commit to politics on Monday. He said that when he makes promises, he will have a higher goal than the promise to clear the snow and fill potholes.
“They are city functions. We have to do them right, but we want to create a city that has opportunities for everyone. We want to create a city where people feel comfortable living. [with an] affordable lifestyle, excellent quality of life “.
Three of Winnipeg’s last four mayors took office without political experience. Susan Thompson and Sam Katz were business owners and Brian Bowman, the outgoing mayor, was a privacy lawyer.
Shone said he would not make the mistake of the underdog candidate to offer simple solutions to complex issues facing the city of Winnipeg.
“I happen to be a business owner,” he said. “I like to believe that I run my business with integrity, ability and fairness and a great understanding of what service means to people. And these are the kinds of things I intend to bring to our town hall.”
St. James Koon. Scott Gillingham recorded his campaign for mayor on Monday. (Travis Golby / CBC)
A total of five mayoral candidates have declared their campaign. The move that allows them to raise and spend money according to the city’s electoral rules.
St. James Koon. Scott Gillingham recorded his campaign on Monday afternoon.
He, too, has avoided revealing any campaign promises, choosing instead to advertise his skills as a diplomat who can work with other politicians.
“As we leave COVID and now as we look forward to the future, we must unite, we must unite and I believe that I am the kind of person who can work with stakeholders, colleagues of the municipality [and] other levels of government, “he said.
Business consultant Jenny Motkaluk, who finished second in the 2018 mayoral race, signed up on Sunday. The same was done by security company owner Don Woodstock, who finished fourth in 2018, and Chris Clacio, who registered to run for mayor in 2018 but did not complete the nomination process.
