Winnipeg Votes 2026, Jessica Wiebe, Candidate for Winnipeg City Council in Elmwood-East Kildonan

Jessica Wiebe, candidate for Winnipeg City Council in Elmwood-East Kildonan, joins host Graham McDonald on Winnipeg Votes 2026, presented by U Multicultural Channel.

In this conversation, Wiebe shares the personal experiences that motivated her campaign, from raising three children in Winnipeg to working in the medical field and seeing community challenges firsthand. She discusses mental health, addictions, public safety, affordability, transit, housing, youth opportunities, and support for newcomers.

“I'm a mom of three kids, and I want my children to grow up in a Winnipeg that I used to grow up in,” Wiebe explains as she outlines her vision for a safer and more connected community.

0:48 Welcome to Winnipeg Votes 2026 with Jessica Wiebe.
1:03 Why a Mom of Three Is Running for City Council
1:59 The Winnipeg She Wants Her Kids to Grow Up In
2:25 Residents Say They're Not Seeing Change
3:21 Why Mental Health and Addictions Are Her Top Priority
4:32 Why She Opposes Safe Consumption Sites
5:32 What Happens When Someone Relapses in Recovery Housing?
7:34 The Crime Hotspots She Says Need Attention First
8:53 The Disabled Resident Who Lost His Bus Stop
17:54 Her Vision for Youth, Affordability, and Elmwood-East Kildonan

The discussion explores her proposals for recovery-focused addiction supports, transit improvements, neighbourhood safety initiatives, youth internships, affordable housing, community partnerships, and ensuring residents with language barriers can access municipal services.

Hosted by Graham McDonald as part of Winnipeg Votes 2026 on U Multicultural Channel.

Disclaimer: As part of U Multicultural’s 2026 Winnipeg Municipal Election Coverage, candidates were invited to share messages with our audience. The views expressed in this article are the candidate’s own, and this article does not constitute an endorsement by U Multicultural.