Nearly dozen of Winnipeg school trustees acclaimed ahead of election

Eleven school trustees in Winnipeg have been acclaimed ahead of the upcoming election, a significant increase from the four races contested in the previous election, reported on <date>. The Winnipeg School Division saw the highest number of uncontested seats, with five trustees officially acclaimed, according to official election results from 2022.

Tamara Kuly, a trustee in the Winnipeg School Division, expressed her relief at the acclaimed status, acknowledging it feels both unusual and validating. She noted that she was contested in the 2022 election, stating, “There’s two reasons why trustees get acclaimed, one is they do a great job, and the other reason is democracy is tired.”

Laura Reimer, a former school trustee from the early 2000s, commented on the phenomenon, attributing it to either the exceptional performance of the trustees or a sense of disillusionment with the democratic process. She emphasized that the acclaim often reflects the quality of service provided by the trustees.

The increase in uncontested races highlights a notable shift in Winnipeg’s school trustee elections, bringing a sense of relief and normalcy to those elected, as they are recognized without the need for a competitive campaign.