Mayor Pushes Charter Change After Councillor Accusations | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing city council to overhaul the municipal charter, arguing elected officials need more tools to handle serious allegations against colleagues—especially after Councillor Russ Wyatt faced new sexual assault and drug charges. Despite mounting pressure—including from Premier Wab Kinew, who insists Wyatt should resign—the councillor refuses to step down, insisting he’s innocent and ready for trial. Current charter rules only mandate resignation after a conviction, leaving little recourse during ongoing investigations or trials. With a provincial review…