RM of Ste. Anne · Ward 2 Council
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Stefan Hodelmann

Ward 2 CouncilOct 28
Roads that work. Taxes that make sense. A council that listens.

Ward 2 is a thriving agricultural area with a strong rural community. I'm running to make sure both agriculture and rural residents continue to thrive. Ratepayers will be heard, and every tax dollar will show up as something you can see.

Votre voix, vos routes, vos taxes.

Wed, Oct 28, 2026Municipal election day
Ward 2Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne
Every vote countsWard 2 was decided by 11 votes in 2022
Stefan Hodelmann with his family, sitting on a blanket in a prairie field at sunset
My family and me.
Why I'm running

Ward 2 First

I'm not here to tell you what you need. I'm here to ask. My priorities are simple: fix the roads and drainage we already have, tie any tax increase to real results, and make sure you hear about big decisions before they're made, not after.

The same issues have come up in every RM election since 2018: roads and drainage without a long-term plan, growth pressure next to Steinbach, and residents learning about decisions too late. It's time to deal with them directly.

ListenMaintainDeliver
  • RM resident since 2021I grew up in Mitchell and graduated from SRSS.
  • Journeyman Plumber and Class B GasfitterI trained at Red River College and worked 6 years in the trade.
  • CEO of Avedo Inc. since 2020I lead a team of 40 in paving, concrete, landscaping, earthmoving, snow clearing and construction.
  • $200 million in developmentI've managed residential, apartment and commercial projects.
  • Zoning and planning know-howI've worked with municipalities, towns and engineering firms, and I know the bylaws of the RM of Ste. Anne and more than a dozen other Manitoba RMs, towns and cities.
  • Future Leader AwardThe Steinbach Chamber of Commerce gave me this award in 2022.
  • CommunityI've been a church youth group leader and organized community fundraisers.
  • English and GermanI speak both, and I respect the RM of Ste. Anne's bilingualism.
The platform

My five priorities for Ward 2

Roads and drainage first

Maintenance comes before new projects.

  • I'll push for a public multi-year road, ditch and culvert plan for Ward 2, with a priority list you can see.
  • I'll push for an easy way to report washouts, blocked culverts and grading problems, with published fix times.
  • I'll push for spring flood and drainage checks before seeding, working with local farmers.

Respect for your tax dollar

You're an owner, not an ATM.

  • I'll tie every tax increase to specific, named results.
  • I'll work to rebuild reserves after the 2026 drawdown, and I won't support new debt without a public meeting.

Agriculture and rural residents, working together

I want agriculture to keep thriving in the RM of Ste. Anne.

  • I'll protect farmland and promote new housing in planned growth areas.
  • I'll plan road work with farming needs in mind.
  • I'll help grow agri-business on the RM's commercial lots, so equipment dealers, processors and farm services keep dollars here.

No surprises

I'll listen before deciding.

  • I'll hold a Ward 2 town hall at least twice a year and send you a quarterly update.
  • I'll push for direct notice to neighbours before any zoning or conditional-use hearing, not just legal ads.
  • I'll hold evening office hours before every budget vote.

A safe, healthy community

  • I'll push for a stronger RCMP presence.
  • I'll hold the province to its 2027 timeline for fixing the Highway 210/12 intersection.
  • I'll back a 24/7 emergency room at Hôpital Sainte-Anne and support our volunteer firefighters and the Giroux fire hall's new tanker.
Hold me to it

My six promises for year one

  1. I'll hold my first Ward 2 town hallWithin 90 days of taking office
  2. I'll publish a road and drainage priority listBefore the 2027 spring thaw
  3. I'll walk you through the budget before the voteSpring 2027
  4. I'll bring a motion for direct notice to neighbours on land-use hearingsFirst 6 months
  5. I'll send you a Ward 2 update by email and mailEvery quarter
  6. I'll publish a report card on these promisesOne year after the election
2022 Ward 2 result

That was the winning margin in Ward 2 last time. A handful of neighbours decides this seat. Make sure you're one of them.

Stay in touch

Contact me

Questions, concerns, or a road that needs fixing? Call, text or email me directly. You can also join the campaign list for updates, town hall dates and a reminder before election day. If I'm elected, you'll get the quarterly Ward 2 update too.

Phone(204) 408-2130 Emailstefanwardtwo@gmail.com

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