Wayne Barkman is running for Steinbach city council.
Wayne Barkman has announced his intention to run for city council.
Wayne has been a lifelong resident of Steinbach and businessman. He is married, has three children and seven grandchildren. He appreciates the many positive attributes Steinbach affords growing families providing a safe, faith based, progressive environment.
Wayne will work to retain the traditional position in Steinbach of lower taxes while continuing to address the needs for infrastructure and roads.
As a responsibility of leadership Wayne will work to convey concensus on council while respecting opposing perspectives. He understands that council needs to project unity in their decision process.
Public safety is coming under increasing pressure with the increase in crime. It is a natural byproduct of the city’s growth and needs to be addressed. An increased police street presence, along with supporting local church groups and agencies to encourage positive lifestyles could be a start. More needs to be done.
Steinbach needs to attract more doctors, and council needs to aggressively press the province to recognize Steinbach as the traditional center for the delivery of medical services for the southeast and in doing so ensure an attractive place for doctors to practice.
Wayne welcomes anyone interested in communicating their thoughts to him. He can be contacted by email at wbarkman@shaw.ca.
