I’m doing the audiobook right now and it’s so amazing to get more detail on that beautiful story.

Ballot Babes — Patty Wiens - Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg Your local politics podcast to help you get hyped for this October’s civic election here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Whether you’ve lived in One Great City your whole life, or you just moved here from somewhere else and you’re wondering how the actual “bleep” do things get done around here?

Shoutout to @pattybikes.com and @smbeiko.bsky.social of the Ballot Babes podcast. Listening to them has been very educational, and they give me a modicum of hope. www.pattybikes.com/ballot-babes

Wow thank you so much for the shoutout! We're learning so much and it makes us so happy that you are too! @samanthamash.bsky.social

Super.

hahahaha, but really

That's Her Problem! Episode 23 - Mevan Babakar - The Refugee & Her Bicycle YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor

This was one of the most amazing conversations I've ever had since starting my podcast. I hope you watch Mevan's amazing story of fleeing Iraq under Sadam's persecution and how a bicycle had such a huge impact in her life. youtu.be/5mq2_Jh4YpE?...

Mevan Babakar - The Power of Matriarchy YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor

What would the matriarchy look like? Mevan Babakar - The Power of Matriarchy
youtube.com/shorts/Zdp_T...

"That will never work here"

@pattybikes.com

sometimes I wonder if he's also disconnected from reality.

hahaha, right? aren't they amazing? I might need more bikes!

I spelled his name wrong (typo) but thank you for tagging him

I got this sweet package with a certificate from Michael Jen’s, city councillor in Edmonton. More respect than my own councillor, Jeff Browaty, who told me I should take the bus or drive in winter because he won’t spend an extra dime clearing bike lanes “just for me”.

Hahahaha! Love it. I got a Patreon you should check out too!

but you'd be a really good one!

Agreed. I second this motion. All in favour?

Not every male politician…

For real.

We sure do. Ugh.

Ballot Babes - Episode 5 - What did Scott Gillingham say about Seniors? YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor

In this episode we take calls from listeners regarding Winnipeg Transit and we dive deep into the latest Executive Policy Committee meeting, focusing on issues of safe speeds and the bike lane project on Wellington Crescent. youtu.be/sN8Pf3bYFEM

you can't make this shit up

This is actually the perfect encapsulation of the Gillingham years. Icy downtown sidewalk that should have been cleared to pavement next to pristine roadway, covered in trash from overflowing vanity trashcan meant to make life harder for unhoused people but left unmaintained after press stunt

Do you have a question or comment for the Ballot Babes re: Winnipeg Politics? Send it in today! We'll be recording a new episode this weekend! @ianmccausland.bsky.social @smbeiko.bsky.social
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this gives me an idea for the spring/summer. There's a soccer field near our house. I'll be talking to some soccer moms, you better believe it.

he sure did. I'm going to make sure I'm top of mind as he lives and breathes, and as he tries to fall asleep... I want to be in his nightmares.

The mayor said he's been talking to 20 and 30 year-olds and that they're building for them, not for the old folks like the 61 year-old that was killed on Wellington Crescent. Where are these 20-30 yo's? Twitter? Not delegating at City Hall, that's for sure.

What's gas?

Reasonable and Rational people don't ride their bikes in winter, according to JBro.

If I ever ran for political office, I'd do play-by-play what this brilliant young person is doing.

We all know it's about the cars.

Imma need some timestamps my friend. Ballot Babes next episode will be 10 hours long at this rate. FFS. I'm kinda glad I wasn't following all of it, but now reliving it through your posts and my blood is boiling.