Welcome to Episode 6 of Ballot Babes—the podcast you wish you didn’t need, but absolutely do.
We’re here to devour, discuss, and digest everything happening at Winnipeg City Hall with wit, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of skepticism.

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A huge thank you to our newest patron, Robyn—queen of getting things DONE. We appreciate you!

There’s a lot going on, and we are so here for it.

We break down the latest meeting with clips and commentary from:

• Councillor Duncan
• Councillor Lukes
• Councillor Durand-Wood
• Several delegates weighing in

We’re talking about the provincial budget’s announcement of free transit for youth—and what council had to say about it.

We play and discuss your calls on:

• How to support people running for office
• Voting records
• How to raise issues with the City of Winnipeg

The motion to ask the province for a 40 km/h default citywide speed limit, plus:

• Browaty’s poll
• Delegate feedback
• Pedestrian safety concerns, including a recent fatality at Main & Dufferin

We cover:

• The latest debate
• Key councillor clips
• Why the bike lane fight isn’t over
• Councillor Rollins’ new motion
• Councillor Lukes’ timeline for permanent design and construction

Do we believe construction will actually happen in 2027?
…We discuss.

We save this topic for last so you can watch the rest of the episode if this content is triggering.

We discuss recent news involving:

• A sitting Winnipeg city councillor
• A former Winnipeg city councillor and provincial cabinet minister

City Council works for you.
And this October—don’t just get mad.
Take your Babe to Vote.

Search votes by councillor:
https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/council/VIS/members

Event link – Empowering Women in Winnipeg (April 11):
https://janicelukes.ca/blog/empowering-women-in-winnipeg/

Bike Winnipeg – Active Transportation Info:
https://www.bikewinnipeg.ca/active-transportation-a-key-piece-of-winnipegs-climate-solution/