Gimli mayor suspended after ‘several allegations’ founded

A group photo of the Rural Municipality of Gimli’s council. Uploaded Jan. 17, 2026. (Rural Municipality of Gimli)

The mayor of the Rural Municipality of Gimli has been suspended for a week after an independent investigation led to several allegations “found to be founded.”

A public notice posted on the RM’s website, dated Friday, said a formal complaint about Gimli Mayor Kevin Chudd’s conduct was received on March 23, 2025. The RM hired an independent investigator, Andrea MacNevin, to look into the matter.

“The investigation has now concluded, and several allegations were found to be founded,” the public notice stated.

A resolution was passed by council on Monday to impose sanctions in accordance with the province’s municipal council members’ code of conduct, according to the notice.

The sanctions include a seven-day suspension with pay for Chudd, which is “permitted by Section 10.2(i) of the Code of Conduct,” a formal apology from Chudd to the complainant, and a full review and modernization of the RM’s code of conduct and related governance policies. The notice said the investigative summary remains confidential, as required by Manitoba law.

During Chudd’s suspension, deputy mayor Kurt Reichert will serve as head of council, the notice said.

“All essential municipal services are operating as usual. Council continues to function, and staff remain focused on delivering day-to-day services and advancing long-term community priorities.”

The RM will apply a “comprehensive improvement plan” over the coming months, including mandatory training for council covering respectful workplace practices and conflict resolution, updating policies and procedures, and annual review of the code of conduct bylaw.

CTV News has reached out to the chief administrative officer of the RM for comment.

• With files from CTV’s Jon Hendricks