Let's Talk Winnipeg is about sharing stories from our city. We can talk about ideas, visions, non-profits that help others, or even issues you may have with City Hall. Let's Talk Winnipeg is about listening to others and building a better Winnipeg.
Kevin Klein proudly serves the people of his community, Charleswood - Tuxedo - Westwood in the City of Winnipeg, as their City Councilor. He is a proud Canadian and Metis. Kevin spent over 15 years as a Senior Executive for three of Canada's most recognized companies, including his time as Publisher & CEO of the Winnipeg Sun, and as a divisional President for MTS responsible for the creation of a new digital division. Kevin was recognized as a finalist for Canada's Top Forty Under Forty and for the creation of a business/community funded K-9 Unit for a Police Service in Ontario where he was the Chair of the Community Division. Kevin has earned several professional awards for his accomplishments and recognition for his dedication to young people in hockey and martial arts, as well as his personal commitment and advocacy to stop Domestic Violence.
Recently Winnipeg City Council was going to adopt a new strategy for the city that fell short. The new strategy proposed keeping the status quo of parks and/or green space, even though the city is growing out. Klein moved a motion that changed that for our city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The CIty of Winnipeg put out a press release announcing the third year straight of winning the financial reporting award. But, did they really win the award, or did you pay for it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The City of Winnipeg's new CAO selection is disappointing, unfortunately expected, and truly a missed opportunity. I hope that City Councillors will think long and hard about his decision and the opportunity we have. Kevin Klein explains his thoughts with Hal Anderson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The City of Winnipeg has quadrupled its debt, what do we have to show for it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Was the cost really $36 Million, or was that the Taxpayer cost? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Kevin Klein shares his thoughts about opening facilities across Winnipeg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Kevin Klein says that businesses in our city are barely holding on, and residents are experiencing increased stress with the pandemic restrictions. So these silly games are indeed unnecessary at Winnipeg City Council Meetings. Let's work for residents, not ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Main Street Projects Outreach Van answers the call from the City of Winnipeg to address residents in encampments, bus shelters and those who need a safe warm bed, all at NO CHARGE. But now, Main Street had to cut their service in half because of a lack of funding. Councilor Kevin Klein (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood) found the money to help put the van back into service. How did your city councilor vote? Did they say yes to helping or no? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
The public service it's needs more money to start a City project. The request was for more than $180,000. For what? Listen in, you'll be shocked. Then, watch how some councilors voted even after learning of the "Shell Game." The status quo at Winnipeg City Hall has to go. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Kevin Klein has many concerns with the proposed Our Winnipeg Plan. The most concerning is the lack of a Cost-Benefit Analysis which he believes sets the stage for a revised Impact Fee. "Previously, plans like this required cost-benefit analysis. Why would this leadership and administration leave the most critical information out?" says Klein. “We lost a multi-million-dollar lawsuit on impact fees because cost-benefit analysis indicated development paid for development. I can only assume they did...
Do you know which buses have had potential exposures to COVID? How did councilors vote on who pays their extra salary? And more of what we are not being told by Winnipeg City Hall or media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Listen in on an open and frank conversation that CJOB news host Clay Young had with Kevin Klein about Winnipeg crime and other issues facing our city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A mother of a young boy was robbed at gunpoint while her son was playing with friends. Kevin Klein speaks with Hal Anderson of CJOB News about the rise of crime in Winnipeg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tuesday, May 4th- Global TV Morning News host Gabrielle Marchand speaks with Kevin Klein about what he would do to address the growing crime in Winnipeg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Over the last few months, City Council members have been horse-trading and working behind closed doors on what some would call a major decision. Should council members stand or push a button to vote? Can you think of more significant issues than buttons or standing that City Council should be discussing? Is this the best use of your tax dollars? Hear what Councillor Klein said to colleagues in the chamber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
During the April 29th Winnipeg City Council meeting, Councillor Kevin Klein stood to ask his colleagues to have India in their thoughts and prayers. Please donate to the India Red Cross by visiting this website: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/international-programs/international-development/asia/india See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan was passed at City Council on April 29th. I did not support the plan as it was presented. I realize there are many who feel they why I didn't support the plan as it was presented, and most of them are wrong. The truth is, none of them called me to find out why. You deserve to know why. Listen in as I explain it to my council colleagues and now you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Hear about a few items that nobody from City Hall wants to discuss. Hal Anderson of CJOB talks Winnipeg Politics with Kevin Klein. . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Once again, an idea brought forward by a member of City Council who is not one of the Mayor's Executive Policy Councillors (EPC) dies with no debate, no discussion, no questions, no inquiries, and no collaboration. Klein shares a recent example of a composting tax-credit idea that died and the EPC alternative which, if and when it is city-wide, may cost taxpayers more money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
I want to thank and acknowledge the great team effort of community members and police officers in shutting down a major drug trafficking ring in our city. They have shown us that we can do this together and make our communities a safer place for everyone. I'm so proud of our community. A special shoutout and special thanks to the two women who lead the team to success. The very first female Sergeant responsible for the Drug Enforcement Unit in Winnipeg Police history and the Indigenous female St...
Once again, an idea brought forward by a member of City Council who is not one of the Mayor's Executive Policy Councillors (EPC) dies with no debate, no discussion, no questions, no inquiries, and no collaboration. Klein shares a recent example of a composting tax-credit idea that died and the EPC alternative, if and when it is city-wide, may cost taxpayers more money. What was the Composting Tax-Credit Motion? Let's begin with a few organic waste “Did You Knows.” Solid Waste Collection Expenses...
The Manitoba Government is providing $6.4 million to support survivors of sexual violence. The funding will support victims of crime, including proposals for new and expanded work with victims of crime, gender-based violence, or in response to missing and murdered indigenous women and girl’s inquiry recommendations. I have recently read a story written by a victim that moved me. A person close to me is a victim of sexual abuse, and I hear how afraid people are to speak. I can appreciate how diff...
I have concerns with the current Transit Master Plan. There are some significant financial questions not being answered. Approval of this plan would max the city's credit. There is a risk that we must consider. There should be a rapid transit route which on one bus connects Red River College's main campus to HSC / U of M to downtown to U of M main campus. Any transit plan not based on 100% electrification is insufficient. Was light rail transit considered? It was fifteen years ago. A Master Plan...
On April 1, 2021, the Main Street Project was forced to eliminate its daytime response service. The City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), and Winnipeg Fire, Paramedic Service (WFPS) all call the Main Street Project's Van Response Team to help an individual that WPS or WFPS are not suited to assist appropriately. The Main Street Project response service operated 24-hours a day until today when it lost partial funding. The outreach response van will only operate between midnight, and 7:...
The union representing the paramedics and the firefighters have both asked to be separated. No politician is talking about it, openly. So, Councillor Klein shares what he has learned and believes you deserve to know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Not everything that happens at Winnipeg City Hall is reported by the media. Councillor Kevin Klein takes you inside City Hall and shares the real stories and decisions made with your money that should be talked more. This week, a Construction Zone that wasn't really a construction zone. Skyrocketing water and sewer bills. A Master Plan for who, really? And there's more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
The City of Winnipeg arbitrarily added a $500 administrative fee for patio permits this year. The Manitoba Restaurant Association claims 10,000 restaurants have already closed in our province. The negative financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to put a burden on Winnipeg restaurants and families. Now the city has chosen to add to the financial stresses our small businesses are facing. Councillor Klein (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood) was not impressed with the added fees and will intr...
The City of WInnipeg has a monopoly on water and sewer service, and that has lead to dismal customer service levels and rates that are inching closure to your property tax bill. This has to change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
For the last several months, businesses large and small have been planning. Considering options, determining the best path to take once the pandemic restrictions end. But not the City of Winnipeg. Not having a plan for our city is unacceptable. Our community needs its leaders to take the lead developing a solid path forward. There are questions that deserve answers. We need to be ready for when that day comes and it is coming. I want the City of Winnipeg to be the first to out of the gate! I don...
Kevin Klein speaks with Executive Search leader Gail Eckert of Summit Search. Gail and Kevin talk about many topics, International Women's Day and the barriers and challenges she has faced in the private sector. Is the career landscape changing for women? What is the current status of the job market in Winnipeg during the pandemic? What should a person do who wants to return to the workforce? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
