Harry Wolbert
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Manitoba Liberal leader criticized, but muses about running again
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "I'm totally against any sort of merger," Harry Wolbert said. "We have a proud history and tradition within the party and it would be a shame to see all that dissolve." Gerrard agreed last December to step down as leader once a replacement is chosen ...
Friends of the MDC rep opposed to Province's plans
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Portage Daily Graphic - Harry Wolbert, who belongs to Association of Community Living and is based in Winnipeg, said while it is good to see more MDC residents moving into the community it would be better to see all the residents leave the MDC to locations in the community. ...
Former Brandon school trustee now Winnipeg city councillor
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Brandon Sun - A total of 10 candidates were vying to replace Steeves, including Marty Green, Steven Hennessey, Hammad Khan, Carl Osato, Terry Wachniak, Beverley Watson and Harry Wolbert. Steeves resigned from council to run unsuccessfully as a candidate in last ...
Mayes wins council seat
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - A total of 10 candidates were vying for the vacant council seat, including Marty Green, Steven Hennessey, Hammad Khan, Greg Nordman, Carl Osato, Terry Wachniak, Beverley Watson and Harry Wolbert. "It's a dream job for me, and I'm humbled by it, too. ...
Brian Mayes wins city council byelection in St. Vital
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - A total of 10 candidates were vying to replace Steeves, including Marty Green, Steven Hennessey, Hammad Khan, Carl Osato, Terry Wachniak, Beverley Watson and Harry Wolbert. Steeves resigned from council to run unsuccessfully as a candidate in last ...
Brian Mayes wins St. Vital byelection
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Winnipeg Sun - Other St. Vital candidates included Greg Nordman, Steven Hennessey, Harry Wolbert, Marty Green, Carl Osato, Beverley Watson, Hammad Khan and Terry Wachniak. The vote Saturday marked the first municipal byelection held on a weekend in Winnipeg. ...
St. Vital voters go to the polls
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Harry Wolbert: Anti-poverty activist and outreach worker for the disabled. The winner has the potential to affect the balance of power on city council. Steeves was a staunch ally of Mayor Sam Katz. Eight other candidates are vying for a vacancy on the ...
Four Byelection Candidates WeighIn On Rapid Transit Survey
Thursday, 24 November 2011
CJOB - Hammad Khan, Brian Mayes, Brian Osato and Harry Wolbert sent back their responses.. all in favour of the route to the U of M... some preferring light rail to bus. The candidates also expressed their overall vision for public transit in Winnipeg.
Off to the polls... again
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Harry Wolbert: Anti-poverty activist and outreach worker for the disabled. Detailed St. Vital candidate biographies are online at at the links below. The byelection to replace the 11-year councillor -- along with trustee byelections in the Winnipeg and ...
Packed field for city race
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Lawyer Brian Mayes is an NDP member, former federal public servant Hammad Khan worked on PC candidate Naseer Warraich's Concordia campaign, coffee salesman Greg Nordman is a Tory member and Harry Wolbert ran provincially this fall as a Liberal in Seine ...
Questionnaire Response
Harry Wolbert - St. Vital
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I have decided to once again run as a candidate because I don’t like the direction in which our province is heading. I want to be a champion for positive social change in my community and my province.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I will bring my 21 years of experience as an advocate and counselor in the social services field, as well as my experience in policy development to the Manitoba Legislature. As an advocate for social justice issues, one of my goals has been the inclusion and full-citizenship of all Manitobans.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Yes. Currently, there are four groups (the aboriginal community, the poor, university students, persons with disabilities) which have traditionally not participated in our political process. I would like to engage these groups to become more active participants in our society. I am a strong believer in empowering individuals and communities to participate in society as “responsible citizens” and not just as taxpayers.
What is one thing you stand for that is not part of your political party’s platform?
Provincial accessibility legislation for persons with disabilities. I believe that accessibility is a right.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
My commitment to you: 1) Reduce the tax burden on all Manitobans 2) Eliminate the “job-killing” payroll tax which weakens our economy 3) Make crime and neighbourhood safety a priority 4) Deal with some of the social and root causes of crime such as poverty, homelessness and gangs 5) Lower the high school drop-out rates and reduce classroom overcrowding 6) Support Manitoba’s green economy and environmentally friendly initiatives
What is your favourite location in the electoral division you are currently a candidate for?
I have a couple of favourites. They would be the St. Vital Shopping Centre and the Village Canadien Housing Co-op., where my wife Valerie and I have been involved in the community since 2001.
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