WINNIPEG - April 18, 2012 - Mayor Sam Katz today brought forward a motion to explore providing free on-street metered parking for veterans in the City of Winnipeg.
The motion, passed today at Executive Policy Committee, calls on the public service to explore the possibility of providing free parking for veterans and report back to Executive Policy Committee within 90 days.
Other Canadian cities such as Saskatoon, Brandon, Prince Albert, Red Deer, Surrey, Richmond and London have implemented forms of free parking for veterans.
In introducing the motion, Katz noted that veterans have played a significant role in guaranteeing our freedom and have made a tremendous sacrifice in preserving our liberty and quality of life.
"This idea came to me from a citizen taking part in a local call-in show with the Mayor," said Katz. "I'm pleased to act on a good suggestion and thank the caller for bringing this idea to my attention. It's important to look for ways to acknowledge the sacrifices of veterans in our daily lives."