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CBC
5 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Local businessman nominated to, mayor stepping down from Winnipeg Police Board
Social Sharing A local businessman could soon fill a vacant position on the Winnipeg Police Board. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham nominated Amit Kapoor, owner of Kapson Family Restaurants, which operates several McDonald's franchises in the city, to serve as a citizen appointee on the board. Kapoor would replace outgoing member Kevin Selch, founder of Little Brown Jug brewing company, whose term has expired. In a news release, Gillingham said retail crime is a big concern for the city, and Kapoor's experience as a business owner dealing with public safety issues every day will be valuable to the board. The executive policy committee voted unanimously to move the nomination forward. It still needs final approval from council. Gillingham also announced he is stepping down from the board. Serving on the board was one of his promises when he ran in the 2022 municipal election. Gillingham said with a new police chief in place and a new strategic plan for the board in development, now is the right time to step down. Council will vote on who should replace Gillingham as their representative on the board.
CTV News
10 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Mayor's nominee to Winnipeg Police Board aimed at tackling retail crime
Mayor Scott Gillingham is pictured with entrepreneur Amit Kapoor at his Ness Avenue McDonald's franchise in Winnipeg, Man. in March 2022. (Scott Gillingham/CTV News Winnipeg) Mayor Scott Gillingham has nominated a local business owner to the Winnipeg Police Board in a bid to tackle retail crime in the city. Mayor Gillingham has nominated Amit Kapoor to fill a citizen member spot left vacant by Kevin Selch, whose term expired. According to a news release, Kapoor owns Kapson Family Restaurants Ltd., which runs several McDonald's franchises in the city. He has also served on the boards of the RBC Convention Centre and Ronald McDonald House Charities and is a member of the Business Council of Manitoba. Mayor Gillingham said retail crime continues to be a big concern in the city, and Kapoor offers an important vantage point. 'As a business owner who deals with frontline public safety issues every day, Amit brings a valuable perspective to the Police Board. He understands what's at stake for workers, customers, and communities,' Gillingham said in a news release. The nomination will be considered by the executive policy committee Tuesday before going before city council. Meanwhile, Mayor Gillingham said he is stepping away from the board due to governance changes. A new councillor will be appointed to fill the spot.
