Mayor Brian Bowman is set to kick off his run for a second term in office on Thursday evening, September 13, 2018, but has put on the record that he will not be participating in election-related debates that have not invited all candidates.
Bowman cited his responsibilities as Mayor and his re-election campaign taking up his time.
Ongoing work as Mayor & re-election efforts filling up calendar. Out of respect to Winnipeggers & all those running, only considering invites to debates where all candidates invited. Look frwd to sharing my positive vision for Wpg! Thanks to all orgs hosting inclusive debates.
— Brian Bowman (@BrianTDBowman) September 12, 2018
In a social media post earlier in the week the Mayor said that “out of respect for Winnipeggers and all those running” he will only consider invites to debates that invite all candidates.
Nine people are running for the position of Mayor in the October 24, 2018, civic election.
The candidates are Ed Ackerman, Brian Bowman, Christopher Clacio, Tim Diack, Umar Hayat, Jennifer Motkaluk, Venkat Rao, Doug Wilson and Don Woodstock.
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