On Wednesday, April 25, 2008, Winnipeg Fort Rouge Coun. Jenny Gerbasi said Winnipeg needs an ethics watchdog. Gerbasi raised Katz's ire by suggesting the hiring of Phil Sheegl -- a veteran real-estate salesman, entrepreneur and property developer who happens to be friends with the mayor -- has created a perception of impropriety within the City of Winnipeg.

Mayor Sam Katz said Winnipeg needs to be protected from Jenny Gerbasi. Katz's response: "When it comes to ability, intelligence and integrity, Coun. Gerbasi wouldn't even qualify to be in the same building, let alone the same room, as Phil Sheegl."

"We may need to protect citizens from Coun. Gerbasi," Katz said. "I am absolutely disgusted, but I am not surprised one bit."

Should Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz apologise for his comments?