Council candidate says campaign signs vandalized in Waverley West
Waverley West council candidate Nafiya Naso said 16 of her campaign signs were vandalized this week. The signs, located along Waverley Street near Tim Sale Drive and across from École […]
A council candidate in Waverley West, Nafiya Naso, stated she will not be deterred after 16 of her campaign signs were vandalized, some with apparent gang symbols, this week. The incident occurred on both Saturday and Sunday, with signs near École South Pointe School in southwest Winnipeg also defaced. Jasmine Brar, another candidate, had some of her signs broken on Friday along Kenaston Boulevard.
Naso, the second candidate in the ward to have her signs vandalized this month, emphasized that such actions are not democratic and vowed not to be intimidated. Eaglewood Park in the nearby Prairie Pointe neighbourhood was targeted with graffiti containing homophobic slurs and anti-India messages earlier this month. Police confirmed they will forward the report to the major crimes unit for further investigation.
Brar plans to file police reports on the incidents. Naso, who is a former consultant to current Waverley West Coun. Janice Lukes, called for respect and dignity in the upcoming election, stating the incident should not affect the focus on ideas and the future of the ward and city.
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