Reverse Water Bill hikes and other utilities in Winnipeg is near to 4000 Votes
🚨 MILESTONE ALERT: 3,800 Signatures! Our Voices are Getting Louder!
First of all, a massive thank you to our 3,800+ supporters! We are officially in striking distance of our first major goal: 4,000 votes. Reaching this milestone is critical because it gives us the leverage we need to bring this petition to every major print and digital media outlet in Winnipeg. We want the headlines to reflect the reality that City Hall is trying to ignore.
Why We Are Fighting: The "100% Reality"
The City claims these increases are manageable, but many residents are seeing their actual costs skyrocket—in some cases effectively doubling—when you factor in the combined hikes to water, sewer, and the new waste management fees.
The Squeeze: It’s not just water. It’s the 4% hike in student tuition fees and the rising costs of basic utilities.
The Deadline: We must hit our 4,000 target before May 1, 2026. ### The 2026 Election: We Are WatchingWith the mayoral election season approaching, our message to every candidate is simple: If you want our vote, you must commit to reversing these hikes. We are not just signing a paper; we are building a voting bloc. We will only support a candidate who prioritizes the residents' bank accounts over bureaucratic budget increases.
How You Can Help Right Now:
Share the Link: Send this to 5 people in your circle.
Post on Socials: Use the hashtag #WinnipegAffordability and tag your local City Councillor.
Talk to Students: Remind them that this petition fights for their tuition freeze too!
Let’s hit 4,000 by May 1st and show City Hall that Winnipeg is not for sale!
A Quick Note on the Numbers
While the city’s official website lists the specific rate increases (like the water rate moving to $2.17/cubic metre and sewer to $4.53/cubic metre), many households feel the "100% increase" impact when they see their final bills compared to previous years due to the compounding effect of the new daily base charges and waste fees. It's important to keep pushing the message that these "small" percentages add up to a massive, unbearable burden for the average family