Candidate for City Councillor – Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry
Brook Jones is a lifelong resident of Fort Garry with a deep, personal connection to our neighbourhoods and a proven history of grassroots leadership. Growing up in the community, he attended École Viscount Alexander, General Byng School, and Vincent Massey Collegiate. His dedication to public service began early—from organizing neighbourhood food drives to serving as student council athletic representative at VMC and representing Canada as a youth delegate on the 1996 Canadian Olympic Team.
Deep Community Roots & Local Leadership
Brook’s commitment to Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry is reflected in his active hands-on involvement:
- Neighbourhood Safety & Engagement: Block Captain with Neighborhood Watch and spokesperson for Friends of Crescent Drive Park.
- Recreation & Youth Services: Board member and former president of the Fort Garry Community Centre, as well as former vice-president of the City Centre Community Centres’ Board.
- Community Service: Secretary of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg West, member of vestry at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, and executive member of the Welsh Society of Manitoba.
His leadership in community recreation and neighbourhood initiatives earned him the City of Winnipeg Mayor’s Office Award for Leadership and Commitment to the Community. Over the years, Brook has also raised thousands of pounds of food and funds for Harvest Manitoba through his annual holiday displays, and supported local organizations like Hockey Helps the Homeless, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and the Joy Smith Foundation.
A Professional Background Built on Communication & Oversight
Brook brings more than two decades of experience in journalism, media, and public communications, including work with the University of Manitoba, the Province of Manitoba, the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, and Sun Media/Postmedia Network, where he served as group editor for three community newspapers. Today, he continues his work as a freelance photographer for the Free Press and local editor of the Selkirk Times.
With a degree in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba and specialized training in investigative journalism, research, and public record assessment, Brook possesses the analytical background needed to provide strong oversight at City Hall.
Ready to Serve Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry
A trusted local voice, Brook understands that strong cities are built from the neighbourhood up. He is running for City Council to ensure our community receives accountable leadership, reliable services, and strong representation at City Hall.
