Our voices are now heard on CTV as your petitioner as a candidate of Mayor

CAMPAIGN UPDATE NOTE
DATE: May 21, 2026

LOCATION: Winnipeg, MB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ### Executive Summary Following an official entry into the 2026 Winnipeg mayoral race, community advocate Mazher Alam has transitioned his powerful grassroots movement directly onto the political stage. After gaining momentum with a rapidly growing online petition, Alam has secured media coverage on CTV Newsand CBC News, standardizing his platform as the definitive choice for structural municipal affordability.

Key Campaign Pillars & Media Highlights
Reversing the Water Bill Windfall: Alam’s campaign directly addresses City Hall’s reported $79 million water and waste utility surplus. While current city leadership frames this as a "positive variance," Alam argues that these profits were extracted straight from the pockets of everyday residents seeing their bills spike unexpectedly. He has pledged to reverse water and utility rates back to sustainable 2024 levels.
Halting Unfair Tax Hikes: In his press statement, Alam committed to freezing further property tax hikes, emphasizing that local families and seniors on fixed incomes should no longer be treated as "bureaucratic ATMs."
Infrastructure Action: Beyond utility relief, the platform promises a "Newer Winnipeg" focused on structural upgrades, including immediately addressing the city’s widespread pothole problem.
Movement Milestones & Next Steps
The 4,000-Signature Mandate: "This isn’t just a list of names; it is a mandate for change. We are standing up for our seniors, our struggling families, and every resident who is tired of rising costs." — Mazher Alam
The "15-for-1" Voting Challenge: To transform petition signatures into ballot-box power, the campaign is calling on all 4,000+ early supporters to engage 15 people in their immediate circles to commit to a platform of strict fiscal accountability.
Important Election Dates: While campaign registration is officially open, the official nomination period runs from September 16–22, building up to election day on October 28.