2022 Winnipeg Election Results
Vivian Santos
Candidate in the Point Douglas Councillor Candidates race.
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Questionnaire Response
Vivian Santos - Point Douglas
What got you into politics?
It first started when I was working for Brian Bowman as his legal assistant. When he decided to run for the Mayoral Election in 2014, I was volunteering at the campaign office. This is where I started to get involved with politics and really started to understand how Mayor and City Councillors could effectively make change in the city.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee)?
When Mayor Bowman won the election in 2014, his staff hired me to work at the Mayor’s Office. Thereafter I transitioned to work for the previous Point Douglas City Councillor Mike Pagtakhan as his Executive Assistant for three years. When Mike decided to retire in 2018, I put forward my name so that I may continue on the work that Mike had started. I have been at City Hall for 8 years now and with both my experience as an Executive Assistant working with the public administration and now as the elected official working with the community leaders, I have the most experience when it comes to navigating the complicated City of Winnipeg public administration and Council.
What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee), and why are these issues important to you?
I am a huge advocate for more city services when it comes to Community Services and Parks. I believe that if we can invest into the people with complete communities, such as Affordable Transit & Recreational Programs, upgrades to recreational amenities like new playgrounds and parks, fixing all the community centres and building new gyms – the lives of the residents, families and seniors will be better as a whole. Crime and Poverty is one of the biggest challenges the Point Douglas ward faces. Therefore, providing affordable recreational programs for kids and seniors, investing into our community centres and parks is one of the biggest community needs. These investments must also go together with investments from the Province into Mental Health & Addictions and the Federal Government building more housing stock.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I would encourage residents to visit my campaign website at vivian4pointdouglas.ca to read more about all the accomplishments and strategic investments I am passionate about.
News that mentions Vivian Santos
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‘A huge issue’: City asked to curb growing cat population in Winnipeg
May 31, 2023
CTV - ...control. “It’s a huge issue with stray and feral cats,” said Shannon Nicole Towers, an animal welfare advocate. A motion from Councillor Vivian Santos said many stray and feral cats roaming in neighbourhoods are not spayed and neutered. The motion said this can lead to an increase in the cat...
Indigenous healing village in Point Douglas moves closer to reality after committee vote
May 4, 2023
CBC Manitoba - ...with the Clan Mothers to purchase the empty lot for $1. Members of the Clan Mothers who spoke at the meeting, along with Point Douglas Coun. Vivian Santos, raised concerns over a section of the report, which stated that any sale would be subject to a time limit. If the group didn't finish its plans on...
Vacant building owners in Winnipeg fined for fires
May 3, 2023
CTV - ...areas of the inner city. Many of these vacant homes are prone to fire, vandalism and other crimes. Last week, Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos put forward a motion to have property owners charged the cost to clean up sites where piles of rubble remain for more than six months following...
Building owner receives six-figure fine for vacant house fire in Winnipeg
May 3, 2023
CTV - ...areas of the inner city. Many of these vacant homes are prone to fire, vandalism and other crimes. Last week, Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos put forward a motion to have property owners charged the cost to clean up sites where piles of rubble remain for more than six months following...
City should clean up demolished buildings and bill the property owner, Winnipeg councillor says
April 27, 2023
CBC Manitoba - ...buildings faster is something we need to do," he said during a news conference at City Hall. Gilroy's motion, seconded by Point Douglas Coun. Vivian Santos, will be considered at the next meeting of the community services committee on May...
Winnipeg looking at plan to speed cleanup of demolished buildings
April 27, 2023
CTV - ...debris from demolitions cleaned up faster, by charging property owners to clear the mess away. A motion from Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos says there are buildings which have been knocked down but piles of rubble remain beyond six months. They say these sites have devastating health...
Winnipeg councillors want demolished buildings cleaned up quicker
April 27, 2023
CTV - ...debris from demolitions cleaned up faster, by charging property owners to clear the mess away. A motion from Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos says there are buildings which have been knocked down but piles of rubble remain beyond six months. They say these sites have devastating health...
City appeal committee OKs Northgate mall apartment project that had mayor’s support
April 19, 2023
CBC Manitoba - ...Daniel McIntyre Coun. Cindy Gilroy cast the only votes on the matter, both denying the appeal. Fellow committee members Ross Eadie (Mynarski) and Vivian Santos (Point Douglas) recused themselves, because they had cast the original votes in favour of the project at a meeting of the city's Lord Selkirk-West...
City hall approves three apartment blocks for Northgate mall
April 19, 2023
Winnipeg Free Press - ...space required around them. Coun. Brian Mayes joined Gilroy to vote in favour of the project, while appeal committee councillors Ross Eadie and Vivian Santos couldn’t participate in the hearing because they took part in a previous one on the matter. Mayes said he felt the large lot is suitable for...
Council votes yes on police HQ lawsuits settlement
March 23, 2023
Winnipeg Free Press - ...on that motion — a tie that equates to a loss under council rules. Couns. Wyatt, Allard, Evan Duncan, Ross Eadie, Cindy Gilroy, John Orlikow, Vivian Santos and Jason Schreyer voted in favour of the inquiry; Gillingham joined Couns. Jeff Browaty, Markus Chambers, Shawn Dobson, Janice Lukes, Brian Mayes,...