Chris Holt, is running for mayor which leaves an open seat in Ward 4 and the competition is tight. Eight candidates have put forth their name to represent ward 4. Home of Walkerville and surrounding neighbourhoods this ward has relatively high voter turn out and large amounts of constituent engagement. Bronwen and T.J. talk about what we found sets these folks apart and who we would vote for if we lived in ward 4. In a race with so many people running anything can happen.

To find out more about the candidates follow this link:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/WhoIsRunning/Pages/Councillor-Ward-4.aspx

To see the ward map to find out where you live follow this link:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/municipal-election/pages/ward-maps.aspx

Thanks to The Friends of Adie Knox for putting on this candidate's meeting at Mackenzie Hall in Sandwiche town. We have split this event into two recordings of ward 1 councillors and ward 2 councillors. We have kept the introductory words from the moderator, Joe McParland, in both episodes. If you have listened to the ward 1 recording you can skip to 4:30 to start at the beginning of the ward 1 portion.

Thanks to The Friends of Adie Knox for putting on this candidate's meeting at Mackenzie Hall in Sandwiche town. We have split this event into two recordings of ward 1 councilors and ward 2 councillors. We have kept the introductory words from the moderator, Joe McParland, in both episodes. This is the ward 1 portion of that meeting. Incumbent , Fred Francis, was not able to attend due to a prior engagement leaving Darcie Renaud as the only ward 1 candidate.

Rino Bortolin has announced he is not running for another term leaving the ward 3 seat up for grabs. Bronwen and TJ talk about who they think has a shot at filling this empty position and what things they are campaigning on.

For more information on the candidates you can check out this link:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/WhoIsRunning/Pages/Councillor-Ward-3.aspx

To see a detailed map of the ward boundaries you can see that here:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/Documents/2022_voting_locations_and_subdivisions_WM-011a.pdf

In this episode we talk about ward 2 the home of the historic Sandwich town. Incumbent Fabio Costante faces 3 challengers to his council seat. We discus the platforms they have available online and break it down for you. 

For more info on these candidates pleas check out the link below:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/WhoIsRunning/Pages/Councillor-Ward-2.aspx

To view ward maps check out this link from the city:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/Documents/2022_voting_locations_and_subdivisions_WM-011a.pdf

Bronwen and T.J. hash out the head to head race in ward 1. Incumbent Fred Francis faces a strong challenger in Darcie Renaud. This ward has high voter turnout, a golf course, Ojibway the future national urban park, St. Clair College and a lot of suburb. We share where our votes would fall in this race and how to find more information about these two candidates to see who aligns with your values.

Links to find out more from the candidates:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/WhoIsRunning/Pages/Councillor-Ward-1.aspx

Windsor Ward Map:

https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Municipal-Election/Documents/2022_voting_locations_and_subdivisions_WM-011a.pdf

Francis’ council question about panhandling:

https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/homeless-advocate-slams-windsors-latest-effort-to-combat-panhandling

Bronwen and TJ introducing themselves and outlining the vision of the show.  What kind of things do you want us to talk about? What questions do you have for your candidate? Do you know who your candidate is? Will you vote?