Jeff Browaty
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Jeff Browaty serves as a city councillor in Winnipeg
, Manitoba
, Canada
. He was elected in the North Kildonan ward on October 25, 2006 defeating eleven-year incumbent Mark Lubosch
. Jeff is currently Chair of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure Renewal & Public Works and represents the City on several other committees.
Before engaging in professional politics Browaty worked at the family owned and operated Dennis T. Browaty & Associates a commercial real estate appraisal
and consulting company. He had previously completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Manitoba's I.H. Asper School of Business.
Browaty began his professional political career as a staffer to Manitoba PC Leader Stuart Murray
and then to local Member of Parliament Joy Smith
. On October 25, 2006, Jeff Browaty, defeated incumbent Mark Lubosch. Browaty received 6,820 votes (52%) to Mark Lubosch's 4,563 (35%). Candidate James Viehweg placed third with 1,712 votes (13%). Public outcry over speedbumps and the McIvor street closure that limited access to Lagimodière Boulevard as well as the sluggish progress towards the extension of the Chief Peguis Trail (to Lagimodiere Boulevard) were the issues that Browaty appeared to capitalize on. The race was interesting as none of the candidates were endorsed by political parties, unions, the Mayor or other interest groups and it was the only ward which featured a true battle amongst independents.
At 29, Browaty was youngest councillor elected in 2006. He has become known for using technology as a means of staying in touch with voters by, amongst other things, building one of the largest Facebook group of any politician in Manitoba.
Winnipeg
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, Manitoba
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, Canada
Canada
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. He was elected in the North Kildonan ward on October 25, 2006 defeating eleven-year incumbent Mark Lubosch
Mark Lubosch
Mark Lubosch was a city councillor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was first elected in 1995 in the North Kildonan ward defeating former councillor Don Mitchelson...
. Jeff is currently Chair of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure Renewal & Public Works and represents the City on several other committees.
Before engaging in professional politics Browaty worked at the family owned and operated Dennis T. Browaty & Associates a commercial real estate appraisal
Real estate appraisal
Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of valuing real property. The value usually sought is the property's Market Value. Appraisals are needed because compared to, say, corporate stock, real estate transactions occur very infrequently...
and consulting company. He had previously completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Manitoba's I.H. Asper School of Business.
Browaty began his professional political career as a staffer to Manitoba PC Leader Stuart Murray
Stuart Murray
Stuart Murray is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and leader of the opposition in the Manitoba legislature from 2000 to 2006.-Early life and career:...
and then to local Member of Parliament Joy Smith
Joy Smith
Joy Ann Smith is a Canadian politician. She served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba between 1999 and 2003, and was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2004.-Education and business career:...
. On October 25, 2006, Jeff Browaty, defeated incumbent Mark Lubosch. Browaty received 6,820 votes (52%) to Mark Lubosch's 4,563 (35%). Candidate James Viehweg placed third with 1,712 votes (13%). Public outcry over speedbumps and the McIvor street closure that limited access to Lagimodière Boulevard as well as the sluggish progress towards the extension of the Chief Peguis Trail (to Lagimodiere Boulevard) were the issues that Browaty appeared to capitalize on. The race was interesting as none of the candidates were endorsed by political parties, unions, the Mayor or other interest groups and it was the only ward which featured a true battle amongst independents.
At 29, Browaty was youngest councillor elected in 2006. He has become known for using technology as a means of staying in touch with voters by, amongst other things, building one of the largest Facebook group of any politician in Manitoba.