Politics · Canada · 2 hrs ago
Winnipeg’s new city council is sworn in and sets its priorities
Winnipeg’s new city council was sworn in at city hall on Tuesday, after an election that brought nine new councillors into the 15-member council.
Mayor Scott Gillingham was re-elected and is starting his second term.
The council’s priorities include developing downtown to attract residents, investment and businesses.
Gillingham also said the city will work to improve Winnipeg Transit in response to riders’ feedback.
He said revitalizing areas such as north Main Street means bringing housing and support together while improving public safety, including responses to homelessness, mental health and addiction.
The councillors pledged to represent residents fairly and not take bribes or engage in corruption.
On Wednesday, Gillingham is due to form the executive policy committee, a small group of councillors that will work with him on city policy.
Winnipeg’s new city council was sworn in at city hall during its inaugural meeting on Tuesday evening.
The council has 15 members, including nine newly elected councillors and six incumbents.
Mayor Scott Gillingham retained his role in last week’s election and is beginning a second term.
The council’s priorities include downtown development and improvements to Winnipeg Transit based on riders’ feedback.
Gillingham said the city also needs to address homelessness, mental health and addictions while improving public safety.
- Who
- Mayor Scott Gillingham and Winnipeg’s 15 city councillors.
- What
- The new council was sworn in and set out priorities including downtown development and improving Winnipeg Transit.
- When
- Tuesday evening; the article was published on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Winnipeg city hall, Winnipeg.
- Why
- The elected officials took the Declaration of Office, pledging to represent residents fairly and not engage in corruption.
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Scott Gillingham retained the mayor’s role in the election.
The new council was sworn in at Winnipeg city hall during its inaugural meeting.
Gillingham was set to establish the new executive policy committee.
- Council membership
- 15 councillors: nine newly elected and six incumbents
- Mayor
- Scott Gillingham, beginning his second term
- Presiding officer
- Kelly Ryback, the St. James representative
- Downtown priority
- Attract new residents, investment and businesses
- Transit priority
- Improve Winnipeg Transit in response to riders’ feedback
What people are saying
Let’s approach the next four years with determination, with humility, and a willingness to work together.
In this town, change is always necessary but it’s never easy.