Candidates answer five questions

Benjamin Danyluk

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Aaron Day

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Drew Dilkens

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Fred Francis

We need to look at the full cost of the City Hall bill facing residents and businesses and put an end to runaway spending. My plan puts residents first by investing in the priorities that matter most, reducing city debt, strengthening financial reserves, and ensuring every tax dollar is spent responsibly, transparently, and with accountability to the people who pay the bill. My plan will…

• Review the full cost of City Hall by conducting an annual review of the full “City Hall Bill” paid by residents and businesses, including property taxes, user fees, utility bills, permit charges, licensing fees, and all other municipal fees, to ensure costs remain affordable and fair.

• Ensure Fair Stormwater Financing by review the Stormwater Financing Plan annually to ensure all eligible rebates and incentives are delivered to residents and businesses as intended.

• No New Taxes. Fund the Asset Management Plan (AMP) through existing capital funding [...]

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Dylon Graves

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Tara Grayer

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Nick Kolasky

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Tristan Ty Morencie

General statement (did not answer the questions one by one):

My vision is to bring back 1950’s

Golden Era Capitalism that’s literally the only thing

That’ll save Windsor’s economy

Rose City will become the next New York City

One single income covered an entire family of four

Groceries were a lot cheaper

Housing market was way more affordable

I’ll make sure to lock criminals up

Get drug addicts into rehabilitation facilities.

Kat Pasquach

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Patrick Sutherland

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Louis Vaupotic

The Canadian Dollar lost value, while the Canadian debt keeps growing so there is no way to get around inflation. Along with the tariffs and increased unemployment rates, the US war and increased fuel costs there is no way to maintain the same level of services and capital expenditures with the same tax rate. The short term industrial and commercial growth to offset tax increases also seems to be a less likely expectation. The goal would be to maintain the same taxes if possible which would mean delaying projects or at least try to keep any tax increases below inflation. Borrowing money for road development is a tax pressure point, it would have to be more pay as you go, since the airport land development dream has not worked out as planned. Riverfront Festival Plaza redevelopment can wait. We might as well wait and see what works, and is liked [...]

Benjamin Danyluk

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Aaron Day

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Drew Dilkens

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Fred Francis

Housing has been a central issue in this campaign and is one of the key reasons I am running for Mayor. We have opportunities to increase the supply of affordable housing in Windsor, and we need a practical, coordinated approach to make it happen.

That starts with modernizing City Hall through professional, accessible online services; making better use of existing city-owned land through clear, competitive processes; working with provincial and federal governments to advance housing initiatives; and establishing clear timelines for permit approvals. By making municipal services more efficient and predictable, we can create a more attractive environment for housing development in Windsor.

A key part of the Francis Administration’s approach would be accelerating housing development in the downtown core through a targeted package of incentives. This would include an office-to-residential conversion program, property improvement incentives, and a development-charge-free zone. Downtown Windsor has underutilized buildings and existing infrastructure that can [...]

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Dylon Graves

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Tara Grayer

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Nick Kolasky

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Tristan Ty Morencie

General statement only; see the first question above

Kat Pasquach

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Patrick Sutherland

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Louis Vaupotic

I would trial test a Private Owner Occupied Multi Unit Temporary New Construction Bridge Loan. Banks are more willing to mortgage a finished product than a new build for a person with less collateral. The city would pay trusted contractors incrementally as work is done, the trade off is a percentage of the units would be at sub market rental rates. Four to eight units would be ideal. The owner must live in one unit to create a personal connection with the tenant and be the contact person with social services and the tenant. This would be a fixed period of time agreement after the owner obtains a bank loan to repay the city. If the owner is unable to get a bank loan, all other units( except owner occupied unit) will be filled with geared to income tenants and the city will pay itself from social services payments until [...]

Benjamin Danyluk

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Aaron Day

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Drew Dilkens

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Fred Francis

Public safety is a city-wide concern, not just a downtown issue. A Francis Administration will conduct a comprehensive review of police patrol coverage, staffing levels, and response times across all neighbourhoods to ensure resources are allocated on an equitable basis.

We will establish a Downtown Safety and Outreach Command Unit, led by a Director who reports directly to the Mayor on a weekly basis. This unit will coordinate a Clean and Safe Streets Ambassador Program, improve 311 service response times, and strengthen connections to mental health and addiction services, including programs modelled on the HART Hubs approach.

Public safety also requires strong leadership and accountability. I am the only candidate who has publicly taken the position that the Mayor must sit on the Windsor Police Service Board, reinforcing the importance of direct leadership, transparency, and accountability in addressing the safety concerns of residents and businesses across Windsor.

• Establish a Downtown [...]

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Dylon Graves

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Tara Grayer

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Nick Kolasky

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Tristan Ty Morencie

General statement only; see the first question above

Kat Pasquach

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Patrick Sutherland

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Louis Vaupotic

Drug addiction and crime and homelessness are the most important issues in my area. There seems to be an endless cheap supply of drugs, it is time to crack down on the drug dealers. The city can not change the laws the legal system dictates, but probably after the third conviction it would be time for regular intermittent police harassment for an attitude adjustment. If they do not want to improve their behavior it would be time for public shaming by posting their picture on the City of Windsor Hall of Shame Web Page until there is motivation to change or they agree to leave town. Downtown public drug use will not be tolerated, just as public intoxication is not permitted. It will be recommended that police use narcan nasal spray and if the person is unable to move along responsibly then they will be arrested. If a person is [...]

Benjamin Danyluk

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Aaron Day

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Drew Dilkens

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Fred Francis

The City of Windsor faces a significant infrastructure deficit, particularly in roads and sewers, along with an ongoing need for expanded transit services. We would continue to prioritize road and sewer projects through the existing Road Classification System to ensure investments are directed where they are most needed. Transit expansion would focus on reinstating additional bus service to high schools, recognizing its importance in mitigating traffic congestion while remaining revenue neutral. With the elimination of unplanned legacy projects, we would adopt a more strategic and transparent approach to capital planning, ensuring projects are prioritized based on need, impact, and available resources.

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Dylon Graves

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Tara Grayer

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Nick Kolasky

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Tristan Ty Morencie

General statement only; see the first question above

Kat Pasquach

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Patrick Sutherland

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Louis Vaupotic

My top priority infrastructure project would be my proposed multimodal international transit hub with the gondola, and vertiport and ferry to directly connect with the Redeveloped REN CEN which is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Windsor to bring economic vitality back to downtown Windsor and beyond. There is 2.24 billion US dollars being spent to redevelop the REN CEN plus Dan Gilbert has also announced a 1 billion US philanthropic gift. People Mover stop will be reconstructed, and State of Michigan is redesigning Jefferson. Money will be spent for an Observation Ferris Wheel vs gondola, what is best for Windsor? For Windsor's contribution I would push to use the money Dilkens was requesting from the Federal Government for the Amtrak Proposal towards the REN CEN Joint Venture, which would be better for Windsor. At least this way passengers from every Amtrak Train would be able to cross into [...]

Benjamin Danyluk

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Aaron Day

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Drew Dilkens

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Fred Francis

Accountability and transparency are essential to the future of the City of Windsor. On day one, a Francis Administration will delegate Strong Mayor Powers back to Council, aligning Windsor with Tecumseh, Essex, Amherstburg, and other municipalities that have rejected a policy that weakens accountability, diminishes transparency, and undermines the authority of duly elected City Councillors. These powers also limit the ability of voters to hold both the Mayor and Council accountable for their decisions.

We will modernize the City’s reporting systems, information channels, and public access processes to make voting records, Council debates, and delegation submissions easier to find and access. We will also restore City Council meetings to a 4:00 p.m. start time to encourage greater public participation and accessibility. Furthermore, a Francis Administration will reduce the use of in-camera meetings and introduce independent, third-party audits of closed-session practices and voting procedures, subject to applicable legal requirements. We will [...]

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Dylon Graves

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Tara Grayer

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Nick Kolasky

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Tristan Ty Morencie

General statement only; see the first question above

Kat Pasquach

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Patrick Sutherland

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Louis Vaupotic

The people do deserve more accountability and transparency from the city. Money spent on outside legal counsel needs to be categorized and published. Why is it when a dentist or doctor is taken to court for malpractice every detail is public knowledge while if a mayor wants to fire someone, details and settlements are kept secret. The people deserve to know what the reasons for termination of employment is? The total legal cost when outside lawyers are used and settlements if any. The people need to evaluate if money was well spent, and if the case is personal or frivolous, the motive of the mayor should be evaluated. When a mayor's legal actions are public they will be sure there is a valid case that the public will back before there is a termination. The same also goes for expropriation when nothing gets built such as the Tako home next [...]

Henry De Cordova

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Geoffrey D Guttmann

Taxes are necessary and the property taxes need to be spent on services that the residents of Windsor feel is a priority. There is a necessity to have a balance between what is necessary and what one would like to have. This is like maintaining a budget at home where a certain amount of money comes in and what must go out for expenses to keep the family fed, clothed and sheltered. Having zero property tax increase over the next four years would be nice, however everyone has to pay their bills and expecting “something for nothing” is unrealistic. Property taxes should pay for the necessities to run the City and NOT for “vanity projects”, such as the trolley and the City Hall water fountain. Why is money being wasted for projects when there is a homeless issue in the City of Windsor?

Shezi Jaffri

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Brenda Juarez

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Frank Providenti

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Darcie Renaud

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Linda Qin

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Henry De Cordova

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Geoffrey D Guttmann

Housing is a complex issue with several facets. First facet is the necessity of improving and enforcing the bylaws regarding monetary and performance requirements for developers to realize their projects or improvements to completion. There is a need to make sure projects come to completion as there have been projects that have been left incomplete due to developers going bankrupt or deciding not to complete the project. Another facet came from talking to the residents, who mentioned planning for new housing in their neighbourhood does not fit within the profile of the neighbourhood. Would you want to have an 8-plex house built within an area that is mainly single-family homes? The other observation from residents are houses that are designed to be single family homes have multiple units and renters and subtenants, which causes stress on the infrastructure, traffic, and parking.

Shezi Jaffri

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Brenda Juarez

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Frank Providenti

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Darcie Renaud

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Linda Qin

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Henry De Cordova

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Geoffrey D Guttmann

The public safety issue mattering the most in Ward 1 is in South Windsor, where we have had a shooting by a youth living in a crowded house. The other major public safety issue is having multi-unit occupation of attached or detached houses designed to be a single-family homes. This causes stress on the infrastructure, traffic and parking in the neighbourhood. As a result, some of the occupants treat the property poorly and do not maintain their living spaces well. Cars and trucks are parked on the street reducing the path for cars traveling through the area. There are also drivers speeding through the neighbourhood where young children are playing. There needs an increase in the number of police officers and more police patrols in South Windsor. Also, it would be useful to include traffic calming road devices so that cars must slow down within the neighbourhoods.

Shezi Jaffri

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Brenda Juarez

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Frank Providenti

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Darcie Renaud

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Linda Qin

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Henry De Cordova

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Geoffrey D Guttmann

There are several projects that need to be funded. An example is Walker Road, from Airport to Foster Roads. Another example would be the necessity to have a better sewer system or another sewer system as the current sewage plant has already been committed to capacity. There is also a need for a more comprehensive flooding plan again as there is quite a bit of climate change occurring. It would be useful for the City of Windsor to hire some urban planners, whose responsibility is to develop the best way to help solve our housing crisis and reduce the effects of flooding. We should be making more informed choices from the experts

Shezi Jaffri

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Brenda Juarez

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Frank Providenti

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Darcie Renaud

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Linda Qin

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Henry De Cordova

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Geoffrey D Guttmann

The principles of democracy ask your representatives to represent you at the "table" or in discussions and voting on issues. When the vote doesn't go the way you want, one must be willing to accept the results. We may not like the result and/or we may not have presented the case appropriately or in the best manner. We need to learn to live with the result of the vote. I would like to see Council meetings be briefer and much of the preliminary Council work done in committee. Committees must reflect the population and those affected by the issue and not presupposed or with the Mayor’s agenda ONLY. Likewise, I am against the Strong Mayor powers as this goes against the principles of democracy. No one person has the solutions and no one person should be making decisions when the Council has voted differently from the Mayor.

Shezi Jaffri

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Brenda Juarez

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Frank Providenti

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Darcie Renaud

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Linda Qin

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Frazier Fathers

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Anthony Jabbour

Property tax increases must be kept strictly tied to inflation to protect working families and fixed-income seniors. To achieve this without cutting essential services, I would shift municipal spending priorities away from low-impact prestige projects and sprawling suburban infrastructure that drains city coffers. Instead, we must redirect capital into smart, revenue-generating infill development that expands our tax base organically. Every budget line must be scrutinized through a fiscal accountability and equity lens to ensure taxpayer money delivers direct neighborhood benefits - like reliable transit, stormwater management, and housing - rather than funding costly sprawl.

Nick Markham

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Cynthia Van Vrouwerff

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Frazier Fathers

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Anthony Jabbour

In my first year, I would champion a comprehensive overhaul of municipal zoning bylaws to fast-track missing-middle housing - such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes - along established transit corridors. Paired with this expansion of housing supply must be robust tenant protections, including a municipal landlord registry and strict anti-renoviction bylaws to keep long-time residents housed. We cannot build our way out of the housing crisis by relying on luxury developments alone; City Hall must actively partner with non-profit housing providers and leverage surplus municipal land for permanently affordable, community-driven housing solutions.

Nick Markham

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Cynthia Van Vrouwerff

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Frazier Fathers

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Anthony Jabbour

In Ward 2 and across Windsor, the most pressing safety and quality-of-life issues are driven by severe gaps in mental health support, addictions response, and pedestrian infrastructure. I would strongly support scaling up non-police crisis intervention teams so mental health professionals respond to mental health calls, allowing emergency services to focus on crime prevention. Additionally, neighborhood safety means building complete streets with protected bike lanes and traffic calming near schools, alongside proactive municipal bylaw enforcement against neglected properties that compromise community wellbeing.

Nick Markham

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Cynthia Van Vrouwerff

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Frazier Fathers

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Anthony Jabbour

My top priority is aggressive stormwater and flood mitigation infrastructure for lower-lying vulnerable areas like Sandwich Town in Ward 2, paired with a visionary transit upgrade. I propose partnering with the University of Windsor to launch an engineering co-op streetcar manufacturing and transit project modeled after Toronto and Detroit. We would fund these critical projects by leveraging federal and provincial infrastructure grants, reallocating funds away from expensive suburban expansion projects, and prioritizing debt-managed capital spending that builds long-term climate resilience and sustainable public transit.

Nick Markham

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Cynthia Van Vrouwerff

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Frazier Fathers

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Anthony Jabbour

Local government belongs to the people, not closed-door backrooms. I would significantly restrict the use of in-camera meetings, ensuring that closed sessions are used strictly for legally mandated privacy exemptions like personnel or land acquisition, rather than dodging public debate. Furthermore, I oppose the overreach of strong-mayor powers that undermine democratic representation; council decisions should be collaborative and driven by transparent debate among elected councillors. I advocate for open pre-vote public consultations, digital transparency tools, and monthly ward town halls so residents have a direct voice before decisions are made.

Nick Markham

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Cynthia Van Vrouwerff

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Renaldo Agostino

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Rabia Kirma

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Randal Saccucci

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Spiro S. Spiliadis

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Renaldo Agostino

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Rabia Kirma

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Randal Saccucci

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Spiro S. Spiliadis

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Renaldo Agostino

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Rabia Kirma

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Randal Saccucci

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Spiro S. Spiliadis

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Renaldo Agostino

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Rabia Kirma

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Randal Saccucci

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Spiro S. Spiliadis

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Renaldo Agostino

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Rabia Kirma

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Randal Saccucci

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Spiro S. Spiliadis

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Mike Burton

I will not support any tax increase above 1% per year. The overall budget is $1.2 Billion. This can be achieved by implementing a hiring freeze at City Hall. Furthermore, the elimination of "legacy project" will offset the need for transfers to capital thus free up funds for the operating budget. I would also eliminate the current duplication costs for Economic Development functions at City Hall and Invest Windsor.

Catherine Gariepy-Schulze

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Chris Holt

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Xsander Moisenko

I oppose property tax hikes for the next four years. Council kept the 2026 levy at zero per cent, the incoming council needs to maintain that discipline every year, not just when an election rolls around.

Regarding the budget, I will not support putting any money into the $55 to $60 million arena conversion until council sees a published cost-per-unit comparison against modular and new-build options. We need operating costs and a funding source confirmed first. Staff's own estimate leaves out annual operating costs. I also want a detailed, public budget before approving any major project, and I will reject spending that fails to deliver real value to Ward 4.

Every dollar the city spends comes straight from someone working in this ward. Roads, water, snow clearing, safety and parks come first. Lower taxes and fewer roadblocks help families and local businesses get ahead.

Rasha Zaid

My goal is to keep property tax increases as low as possible while protecting essential services and maintaining infrastructure. I would not promise a four-year tax freeze without knowing its consequences. I would request a review of spending on external consultants, identifying work that could be completed effectively in-house and bringing forward reductions where savings are demonstrated. Any savings should help limit tax increases and support essential neighbourhood services. Residents deserve clear explanations of what proposed increases would fund and what alternatives the council considered.

Mike Burton

I would reduce development charges for affordable housing that is in-fill in neighbourhoods. For new expansion development I would reduce development charges on a scale that reflects the percentage of affordable units in the project. I would seek to streamline the permitting process to achieve less stranded investment while developers wait for approvals. Finally, the city should investigate the feasibility of establishing a private mortgage company to finance affordable housing units in partnership with local builders. The first phase of this proposal would be to test the feasibility and effectiveness of the approach.

Catherine Gariepy-Schulze

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Chris Holt

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Xsander Moisenko

During my first year, I will push council to direct staff to publish a cost-per-unit comparison of the arena conversion against modular and new-build options before committing funds. The preliminary estimate sits at $55 to $60 million for 102 dwellings, which works out to roughly $540,000 to $590,000 each, and operating costs are still missing.

My alternative is a Community Recovery Village. This would be a secure, modular campus holding about 400 beds with medical triage, addiction treatment and job training, located on industrial or commercial land away from residential streets. My campaign projects $45,000 per bed to build and $12,500 per bed per year to run. These are campaign numbers, and I want city staff to test them publicly.

I will also ask staff to report on housing permit wait times so approvals stops being a constant fight.

Rasha Zaid

In my first year, I would bring forward a motion requesting a public inventory of suitable city-owned land and a prioritized plan for making selected sites available for affordable housing partnerships. The report should identify servicing costs, timelines, and options for securing long-term affordability. I would support working with nonprofit and cooperative housing providers, alongside other partners. Residents should help shape developments through meaningful consultation, with attention to accessibility, transit, and neighbourhood needs.

Mike Burton

Alleys lighting with solar lights- a multi-year capital program. Increase the number of crosswalks in the 4 BIAs in the Ward. There is also the need for crosswalks for the Ypres Blvd at the Optimist Memorial Park and Hall and two additional crosswalks further east. Also, introduce traffic calming on residential streets in the Ward. Many residents have requested increased police patrols and a higher profile in the Ward. I support the social worker involvement in police patrols in the downtown areas.

Catherine Gariepy-Schulze

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Chris Holt

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Xsander Moisenko

The biggest issue in Ward 4 is property crime and disorder spilling from the core into residential streets. We see open drug use, needles near bus stops and encampments.

I support combining enforcement with recovery. Where the city holds legal authority over encampments and open drug use, we should act in months instead of years. I back pairing officers with nurses and crisis workers so enforcement actually leads to help. Adding better lighting along our corridors, parks and trails is a cheap fix I plan to push for.

I also want crime data broken down by ward and published regularly so every councillor answers for their own streets. Agency funding should depend on measurable results like people housed, treated and sober.

Rasha Zaid

Pedestrian and road safety are major concerns, particularly around crossings along Ypres and around school zones as well. I would request a coordinated report from administration and Windsor Police examining collision patterns, speeds, crossing demand, and residents’ concerns. I would support targeted improvements such as better lighting, safer crossings, and traffic calming based on those findings. I believe knowledge helps us tackle problems effectively: understanding where and why people are at risk allows council to choose appropriate preventative measures and evaluate whether they work.

Mike Burton

I am proposing that Windsor Transit stop the 87-year history of purchasing only full-size buses. The management should be using 21-passenger buses on lightly travelled routes and 41-passenger buses on busy routes. The acquisition costs of a 21-passenger bus are about 50 % less and the operating costs are 30-50% lower due to lower fuel costs, lower maintenance and insurance costs. The savings will pay for increased service frequency on busier routes.

Catherine Gariepy-Schulze

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Chris Holt

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Xsander Moisenko

Fixing the roads and drains we use every day is my top priority, before small cracks become massive reconstruction bills. Lincoln Road is a prime example. Six blocks, specifically the 100 to 300 and 1300 to 1500 blocks, have failing pavement and cracked storm drains, yet the road is missing from the city's 2026 Ward 4 program. My preliminary estimate is $350,000 to $550,000, which city staff must confirm and publish before a council vote.

To pay for it, we can reorder priorities inside the existing roads budget instead of raising taxes. The 2026 program already allocates about $2.8 million for Ward 4 work. I will ask for staff costings this winter, a tender in the spring and crews on site for the 2027 season. I will also push for long-term sewer and water upgrades, more reliable winter buses and no cuts to road capacity for cars and trucks.

Rasha Zaid

My top road infrastructure priority would be improving pedestrian crossing safety around schools and along Ypres Avenue, and traffic calming on residential streets and connected, protected bike lanes. I support Vision Zero, which focuses on preventing traffic deaths and serious injuries through safer road design. I would request reports to identify high-risk locations and guide improvements. To pay for this work, I would prioritize these projects within the city's capital budget and pursue provincial and federal funding, with costs and timelines shared publicly.

Mike Burton

Council meetings in the evenings would provide residents with a better opportunity to participate in the process in person. I plan to have quarterly Ward 4 meetings to elicit resident concerns and to explain the rational for positions taken at Council. In-camera meetings are often held to keep details of projects, etc. confidential. Once the confidentiality period is up, (only exception would be personnel matters) I would propose that a transcript be available clarifying the need for in-camera discussion and how each Council member voted.

Catherine Gariepy-Schulze

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Chris Holt

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Xsander Moisenko

Residents deserve to see how decisions get made and who makes them. I am pushing for four specific changes.

First, hold a recorded vote on every substantive decision and publish each councillor's stance.

Second, restrict closed meetings strictly to the narrow reasons allowed by the Municipal Act, state the exact reason publicly each time and release a plain-language summary once things settle.

Third, require a detailed public budget before approving any major project.

Fourth, tie any extra mayoral powers to clear public reporting so one office cannot override council on spending without explaining why. I will show up, vote on the record and stand by my choices.

Rasha Zaid

I would advocate for plain-language explanations of major proposals, accessible supporting reports, and meaningful opportunities for public input before decisions are made. Closed meetings should be limited to legally permitted matters, with as much information as legally possible reported publicly afterward. Residents should receive clear explanations of the decision, rationale, and financial implications. I would also hold consistent monthly Ward 4 meetings, rotating among neighbourhoods and local businesses, so residents can see how their concerns translate into council action.

Ken Acton

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Farah Ahmed

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Alessandro Didone

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Natasha Elizabeth Feghali

Windsor residents are already facing significant financial pressures, and property taxes should not become an additional burden without careful justification. I believe the Council must prioritize responsible spending, fiscal transparency, and value for taxpayers over the next four years. The City should examine administrative expenses, external consulting contracts, discretionary spending, and opportunities to improve service delivery before considering tax increases. A more thorough review of these budget areas could identify opportunities to redirect resources toward essential neighborhood services. Residents deserve reliable garbage collection, maintained roads, safe parks, and functioning infrastructure. Fiscal responsibility should not come at the expense of the basic services taxpayers expect. As a business owner and housing provider, I understand the importance of managing expenses while maintaining quality services. Municipal government should approach its finances with the same level of accountability.

Shane Potvin

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Ken Acton

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Farah Ahmed

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Alessandro Didone

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Natasha Elizabeth Feghali

Windsor needs housing solutions that are affordable, practical, and responsive to the needs of our growing and diverse community. One action worth examining in the first year is a review of municipal approval processes and development-related costs that may discourage new housing or the creation of additional residential units. My experience in real estate and property management has shown me how rising construction costs, regulatory requirements, and approval delays can affect housing availability and affordability. The City should also examine opportunities involving underutilized municipal land, partnerships with nonprofit housing providers, and initiatives that make homeownership more attainable. Housing solutions must consider renters, first-time buyers, families, and seniors while respecting established neighborhoods. The goal should be to reduce unnecessary barriers, encourage responsible development, and make better use of existing resources.

Shane Potvin

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Ken Acton

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Farah Ahmed

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Alessandro Didone

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Natasha Elizabeth Feghali

Safer streets and neighborhoods are central to my vision for Ward 5. Residents have raised concerns about speeding, pedestrian safety, traffic conditions, and the overall maintenance of public spaces. I believe neighborhood safety should be approached through a combination of preventative measures, community engagement, and evidence-based municipal planning. The City should examine traffic calming measures, pedestrian crossings, street lighting, and road conditions in areas where safety concerns have been identified. Public safety also includes clean streets, properly maintained parks, accessible sidewalks, and neighborhoods where residents feel comfortable walking, cycling, and spending time outdoors. As an educator and community advocate, I recognize the importance of safe environments for children, families, and seniors. Strong communication between residents, municipal departments, and emergency services is essential to addressing community concerns effectively.

Shane Potvin

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Ken Acton

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Farah Ahmed

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Alessandro Didone

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Natasha Elizabeth Feghali

Maintaining and improving existing neighborhood infrastructure should be a central priority for Windsor, particularly in established communities such as Ward 5. I consider sewer and stormwater infrastructure, including the prevention of basement flooding, among the City's most pressing infrastructure concerns. Aging systems, changing weather conditions, and increasing development pressures make long-term infrastructure planning essential. Infrastructure investments should be prioritized using engineering assessments, neighborhood needs, public safety considerations, and the condition of existing assets. Funding options should include reviewing existing capital spending priorities and pursuing available provincial and federal infrastructure programs rather than relying automatically on additional property taxes. Road maintenance, sidewalks, drainage, and accessibility also deserve consistent attention. Residents should see their tax dollars reflected in the condition and reliability of the infrastructure they use every day.

Shane Potvin

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Ken Acton

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Farah Ahmed

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Alessandro Didone

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Natasha Elizabeth Feghali

My campaign is grounded in a simple principle: Your Ward. Your Voice. Our Community.

Residents deserve a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their neighborhoods, along with clear information about how and why those decisions are made. I believe Council should make municipal budgets, voting records, major expenditures, and policy decisions easier for residents to access and understand. In-camera meetings should remain limited to matters legally requiring confidentiality, with public discussion and reporting wherever permitted. Regarding strong mayor powers, I believe municipal leadership functions best through collaboration, respectful debate, and accountability among elected representatives. The use of these powers should be clearly explained and open to public scrutiny. Community engagement should extend beyond election periods. Residents, businesses, and neighborhood organizations bring valuable perspectives that should inform municipal decision-making.

Shane Potvin

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Nick Jirgens

I believe that affordability should always be one of the top priorities of city council, and that the property tax should be kept as low as practical. The city clerk said before council this summer that over many years of making budget cuts to avoid raising taxes, that the city has now reached a point where we have run out of things to cut. It's my expectation that whoever is elected mayor this year, that they will come forward with a budget next year requesting an increase in the property tax. One of my top priorities is introducing new sources of revenue that don't fall on residents to make more money for the city before we look at raising the property tax. This includes better management of our vacant lots for development, the introduction of a vacant storefront tax on out-of-town landlords, a stronger enforcement of our vacant home tax.

Denis Marier

I would not support property tax increases above inflation. I would like to see no increase at all, but deferring necessary work leaves residents with larger bills later.

I am following five terms under Jo-Anne Gignac, and I am clear-eyed about what I don't yet know: what she has done on this question, what she hoped to achieve, and what the City can do. Before proposing specific reallocations, I will study Windsor's budget and current projects. I bring experience reviewing financial reports, and I intend to pick up where she leaves off.

I would explore reallocating capital funding from less urgent projects toward preventive maintenance and renewal of roads, sewers, and flood-protection infrastructure, working with staff to prevent costly emergency repairs. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Because this is taxpayers' money, I will bring fiscal responsibility to every decision.

Hiral Munim

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Wendi Nicholson

I would like to see no increase on property taxes, but unfortunately there has to be some. I would propose minimal increases. I support using the budget change to fund more community programs and organizations for those in need.

Jeremy Renaud

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Khassan Saka

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Owen Smith

I have no intention of raising property taxes for homeowners or small businesses should I be elected. Everything my platform advocates can be accomplished through simply reallocating resources from non-essential spending to better fund essential services.

Nick Jirgens

As I said above, I believe we should be doing more to move city-owned vacant lots into the surplus housing pool where they are put up for sale, ideally through a Public Wealth Fund operated as a city-owned holding company. This would be a major project, and there are other, quicker things we can do to increase housing supply. I support the ongoing plans to simplify the construction permit process. If a developer is buying a large stretch of city-owned land we can require that, for example, for every 10 homes built one meet a set definition of affordable housing for sale price, with a lower size and accompanying property tax rate. Other councillors have spoken of creating a specific fund for the city to directly contract affordable housing construction, which is something I would like to discuss more with them.

Denis Marier

Windsor already permits additional dwelling units (ADUs), including detached units on many residential lots. In my first year, I would make those rules easier to find and navigate, which would add housing supply without new City spending. Many homeowners, especially families planning backyard homes for aging parents or relatives, give up because the process is unclear.

I would start by working with City staff to produce a plain-language guide covering what is permitted, which approvals are required, and how the process works from start to finish.

Suitability would depend on the property, accessibility, servicing, and the surrounding neighbourhood. Well-designed coach-house-style units on larger lots can fit Riverside's character while helping seniors stay close to family and in familiar surroundings.

More information:

https://citywindsor.ca/residents/planning/Land-Development/Pages/Additional-Dwelling-Units.aspx

Hiral Munim

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Wendi Nicholson

I would suggest finding a way to get a cap put on rent. Also until recently the city has not built any actual City housing since the early 1970's. The new housing going up has got to be geared to income.

Jeremy Renaud

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Khassan Saka

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Owen Smith

In my first year I intend to force the reported 250 to 500 vacant homes this city has back on the market. This will increase the supply to meet the skyrocketed demand and thus will lower the average cost per house. It will also allow these properties to go to individuals who will take care of them and raise their families in them.

Nick Jirgens

A major safety concern I’m hearing from our residents is about traffic safety. I support continuing to implement the Vision Zero traffic safety plan as well as tracking requests from residents to add more four-way stops, proper curbs, and speed traps at requested locations. I’m also concerned with bottlenecks on the data administration side of the police department that has caused slowdowns. As it stands, if someone is absent from their job at police admin (on vacation, maternity leave, etc.) then their work gets redistributed to others who already have a full case load until a temporary hire is approved by the Police Board. However, the Board typically only meets every two months. I believe we should allow temporary hiring on the admin-side of policing so that non-emergency crime reports such as car break-ins, stolen wallets, and fraud are never left on the back burner because of understaffing.

Denis Marier

Everybody deserves to feel safe at home and in their neighbourhood, whether home or away. Having felt unsafe myself at times in the past, I do not take that for granted.

My main concerns are break-ins, theft, and dangerous driving. Residents have told me about stolen property, and I hear nighttime racing in Riverside.

I would ask for a review of nighttime patrol coverage and more visible patrol cars where incident reports and resident concerns show need, plus targeted enforcement against speeding and street racing.

I would bring these requests to Council and the Windsor Police Service Board, recognizing that deployment decisions belong to police leadership. Before supporting spending, I would ask what existing resources can do and how results will be measured.

Everyone deserves to feel safe. I would advocate for that at the ward and municipal levels, working with the Windsor Police Service and its Board, using every [...]

Hiral Munim

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Wendi Nicholson

The public safety issue for me has to be Scooters. We need to put regulations in action and we need them to be enforced.There needs to be safety courses, licensing and insurance put on them.

Jeremy Renaud

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Khassan Saka

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Owen Smith

the drug epidemic has resulted in an increase in crime throughout this city as has been similarly seen all throughout the country. My platform advocates for sober living homes which are proven to work in conjunction with 12 step programs at fighting addiction. With a decrease in drug addiction there will be an increase in public safety.

Nick Jirgens

There are many top priority infrastructure projects underway in Riverside that are fortunately already budgeted for in our long-term investment plans. These include the Riverside Vista Improvement Project, and the Sewer and Flood Control Master Plan. For transit, the Crosstown 2 route which passes through Riverside has overcapacity problems according to the Transit Master Plan. It should be a priority for transit improvement. Projects that are close to the hearts of many Ward 6 residents even if they are elsewhere in Riverside, including reopening Sandpoint Beach and restoring the Peche Island canals. I support the proposal to look into reopening the eastern, safer side of Sandpoint earlier than the rest of the beach. I also support proposal for the Peche Island restoration. The delays on the project largely rest with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and we should continue to lobby them to get moving on it.

Denis Marier

My top infrastructure priority is reliable, accessible transit to the new hospital for employees, patients, and visitors. Transit is planned; I would press for schedules accommodating shifts and appointments, including evenings and weekends.

I would work with City staff, hospital representatives and regional partners to establish costs and timelines, seek eligible provincial and federal capital funding, and identify municipal operating funding to sustain service.

Flood protection must continue alongside that work. Federal flood funding announced in 2019 exceeded $32 million. I would review progress on the East Riverside Flood Risk Assessment through the Sewer and Coastal Flood Protection Master Plan, recognize completed improvements, and press for remaining phases with funding and timelines.

I would scrutinize drainage protections and downstream risks to Little River and Riverside as development proceeds. We cannot become complacent. Costs and safeguards must be understood upfront so residents avoid preventable flooding and expensive repairs.

Hiral Munim

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Wendi Nicholson

In Ward 6 the Old section of Riverside needs to be upgraded to handle the flow from all the new construction being built. There could possibly be a reservoir installed as a holding spot for the overflow water to be funnelled out to the pumping stations to stop flooding. Paying for this would have to come from budget or even grants.

Jeremy Renaud

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Khassan Saka

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Owen Smith

We must increase the use and reliability of our public transportation system. If elected I will seek to align Windsor Transit's objectives with those outlined by the Canadian Public Transit Fund. This will allow our city to receive greater funding for service enhancements from the federal government.

Nick Jirgens

I believe that council meetings should be moved to the mid-to-late afternoon. I believe that 4:00 pm or thereabouts is the best option, as delegates will be heard around 6:00 pm and adjournment will take place around 8:00 pm. I also believe that unless there is a very particular negotiation or safety matter that council meetings should always be in public and not in-camera. These are both measures I would encourage along with the rest of council. Regarding the Strong Mayor powers, while I’m sympathetic to their original purpose of being to speed up the housing construction process, I feel they have not been used for that purpose. Regardless of who is elected mayor, I hope that the new council will act in a more collaborative and consensus-seeking way that’s befitting our democracy.

Denis Marier

Open government builds public trust. I will push for clearer explanations of closed meetings: each item should identify its Municipal Act exemption and explain why privacy is needed. Once confidentiality is no longer required, the City should report outcomes publicly.

In 2023, Council initially agreed behind closed doors to take temporary control of Windsor's nine BIAs, before formally approving the arrangement publicly. Residents should get clear explanations and a chance to weigh in before decisions are settled, wherever the law allows.

I oppose strong mayor powers and will support Council's request that the province remove Windsor from that framework. Those powers include vetoing budget amendments. Mayoral decisions are already required to be written and publicly available, subject to privacy law. I will press for clear reasons and accessible reporting.

Residents should be able to understand what Council decides and why.

Hiral Munim

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Wendi Nicholson

I believe in transparency. As for changing how council makes its decisions should remain as is.

Jeremy Renaud

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Khassan Saka

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Owen Smith

I sincerely hope that strong mayoral powers are limited or unused in the coming administration. They severely undermine the effectiveness of the city council. If elected I will seek to make all decisions made by the council known to the public as well as discussions taking place prior to the decisions. I will especially ensure that any people uniquely affected by city council decisions (such as those surrounding a rezoning plan) have the opportunity for their opinions to be heard and considered.

Angelo Marignani

I will aim to keep property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation, but what matters most is not just how much revenue we collect, but how wisely we spend it.

To deliver value for your money, I will introduce strict budget prudence and efficiency measures, including:

• Comprehensive Spending Reviews: Auditing department budgets to eliminate waste and redundant programs.

• Core Service Prioritization: Reallocating funds away from low-impact initiatives directly into essential infrastructure and community services.

• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining municipal processes and leveraging technology to lower service delivery costs.

Beth Ann Prince

Affordability is one of my top priorities. Residents are already struggling with rising costs, and City Hall must do its part. I am committed to keeping municipal property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation over the next four years.

I would advocate for a comprehensive review of discretionary spending, including outside consulting contracts, administrative costs, and non-essential projects, before asking taxpayers for more money.

We must also consider the total cost to residents, including water, wastewater, transit, and recreation fees, not just the property tax levy.

My experience in community relations and working with community organizations has taught me the importance of partnerships, finding efficiencies, and making every dollar count.

We must protect essential services and infrastructure while ensuring residents receive value for their tax dollars. Affordability starts with responsible decisions at City Hall.

Victoria Soluade

I believe property tax increases should be kept as low as reasonably possible without compromising essential municipal services. Residents are already facing rising living costs, and every proposed increase should be carefully justified.

I would support a more systematic review of municipal spending to identify administrative efficiencies, eliminate unnecessary duplication and assess whether existing programs are delivering value for money. Any savings identified should first be considered for maintaining essential services and reducing budget pressures.

I would also examine opportunities for alternative funding and partnerships before supporting additional financial burdens on taxpayers. Responsible budgeting requires balancing affordability today with the long-term costs of maintaining municipal infrastructure.

Angelo Marignani

I would look into transferring underutilized city-owned land to a community trust and utilizing targeted land-value taxation, Windsor can lease properties long-term to non-profit housing providers. This global best practice removes speculative land costs, ensuring permanent affordability.

Beth Ann Prince

Windsor needs more housing that people can actually afford, including options for young families, seniors, and first-time homebuyers.

In my first year, I would advocate for expanding the City's Housing Solutions Made for Windsor initiative, making more underutilized City-owned properties available for affordable and attainable housing.

I would also push for a review of development charges, exploring targeted reductions for affordable housing projects to help lower construction costs and encourage new development, without shifting those costs onto existing taxpayers.

We must streamline approvals, remove unnecessary barriers, and work with developers and other levels of government to get housing built faster.

At the same time, growth must respect existing neighbourhoods. In Ward 7, protecting green spaces, mature trees, and neighbourhood character is important. We need diverse housing options, including townhomes and low-rise apartments, rather than high-rise buildings in every location. Housing must be affordable, responsible, and appropriate.

Victoria Soluade

In my first year, I would advocate for a review of municipal approval processes for residential development, with particular attention to unnecessary delays, unclear requirements and opportunities to simplify applications without compromising safety or planning standards.

Housing affordability depends partly on increasing the supply of homes that meet different household needs. I would support examining opportunities for additional affordable and missing-middle housing in appropriate locations, taking existing infrastructure and neighbourhood characteristics into account.

I would also encourage collaboration with nonprofit housing providers and other levels of government to identify available funding and development opportunities.

Angelo Marignani

Road safety is the top public safety priority in our suburban ward.

Families move to suburban neighborhoods expecting peace, quiet, and safe green spaces for children and seniors. However, excessive speeding and shortcutting traffic threaten this quality of life.

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To address this, I support expanding the City’s traffic-calming initiatives and Vision Zero framework by implementing:

• Targeted Calming Measures: Installing speed humps, flexible bollards, and radar feedback signs near parks and residential streets.

• Active Protection: Enhancing pedestrian crossovers and lowering neighbourhood speed limits.

• Enforcement: Increasing automated radar monitoring in vulnerable zones.

Beth Ann Prince

Neighbourhood safety is a major concern I've heard repeatedly while knocking on doors throughout Ward 7. Speeding, dangerous intersections, and safety in our parks and trails are issues residents want addressed.

My priority would be implementing a comprehensive neighbourhood safety strategy that combines traffic calming, improved pedestrian crossings, better lighting, and a stronger community policing presence.

I would advocate for expanded use of traffic data and speed-display signs to identify problem areas and help prioritize improvements, particularly around schools, residential streets, and busy intersections.

I also support exploring emergency call stations and improved lighting in appropriate parks and trail locations, as well as increased police visibility.

Residents deserve to feel safe walking their neighbourhoods, enjoying parks, and allowing their children to play outside.

Victoria Soluade

Neighbourhood safety is one of my principal priorities for Ward 7. I believe residents should feel secure in their homes, public spaces and neighbourhoods.

I would support a coordinated approach that addresses concerns such as inadequate street lighting, unsafe pedestrian crossings and poorly maintained public areas.

I would also advocate for accessible youth recreation and mentorship programs that provide positive opportunities for young people.

Community safety requires cooperation among residents, municipal departments, police, schools and social service organizations. I would encourage regular consultations to identify concerns and ensure that practical preventive measures receive appropriate attention in municipal planning and budgeting.

Angelo Marignani

Widening Tecumseh Road East between Banwell and Lauzon and clearing retention ponds is the top infrastructure priority to handle increased traffic and prevent flooding.

To fund this:

• Development Charges: Levied on new commercial and residential growth.

• Government Grants: Leveraging provincial and federal infrastructure funds.

This project expands lanes to two in each direction with dedicated left-turn lanes at key intersections like Clover, Robinette, and Forest Glade Drive, while dredging retention ponds to eliminate organic blockages and ensure clear drainage during storms.

Beth Ann Prince

One of my top infrastructure priorities is improving Tecumseh Road East, particularly between Lauzon Road and Banwell Road. This important corridor serves growing neighbourhoods and businesses, yet residents continue to raise concerns about road conditions, traffic flow, and safety.

The City has already identified funding for Tecumseh Road East / Forest Glade intersection infrastructure improvements. The portion to Banwell requires attention and action. My priority would be obtaining clear timelines, confirming the scope of work, and ensuring the project moves forward and securing funding.

I would work to advance the project through the City's existing capital plan, while pursuing available provincial and federal infrastructure funding to reduce the burden on local taxpayers.

Ward 7 is growing, and our infrastructure must keep pace.

Victoria Soluade

Improving the reliability and accessibility of Transit Windsor services would be a priority for me, particularly connections between residential neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools and essential services.

I would advocate for reviewing the implementation of the Transit Master Plan, identifying service gaps and assessing which improvements would deliver the greatest benefits to residents.

Before committing additional funding, I would examine existing capital allocations, potential operating efficiencies and available provincial and federal funding programs.

I believe infrastructure improvements should follow a clear financial plan that considers both immediate costs and long-term maintenance obligations. Any major investment must be evaluated against other essential municipal needs.

Angelo Marignani

To enhance accountability and transparency, strong mayor powers should be replaced with a collective council working model, ensuring major decisions remain democratic. In-camera meetings must be strictly limited to their original purpose - protecting individual privacy and sensitive real estate matters - so that public business stays open and fully visible to taxpayers. I will continue to post all information on Facebook for all to read. As well as continue with my coffee with a councillor respond to all calls immediately and naturally visit residence when they have serious concerns.

Beth Ann Prince

Transparency and accountability are cornerstones of my campaign. Residents deserve to know how decisions are made, how their tax dollars are spent, and where their elected representatives stand.

I believe Council should conduct as much business as possible in public. Closed meetings are sometimes necessary for legal, personnel, or confidential matters, but they should never be used to avoid public scrutiny.

I would advocate for clearer public reporting following in-camera meetings, including identifying decisions and directions wherever legally permitted.

I also believe Council should remain a collaborative decision-making body. While the mayor has additional powers under provincial legislation, those powers should be exercised transparently, with meaningful input from councillors and residents.

I will hold quarterly town halls, provide monthly updates, explain my Council votes, and establish a system to track resident concerns.

Victoria Soluade

Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public confidence in municipal government. I believe council discussions and decisions should take place publicly wherever possible, with closed meetings limited to circumstances permitted by law.

Residents should receive clear explanations of major decisions, including their financial implications and the reasons behind them.

I would support reviewing council procedures to improve public access to information, encourage earlier community consultation and ensure that meeting records are readily available.

Regarding the mayor's powers, I believe their exercise should be transparent, subject to appropriate accountability and consistent with the legal responsibilities of the mayor and council. Decisions should reflect careful consideration of residents' interests and the perspectives of elected representatives.

Gary Kaschak

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Kevin Racine

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Gary Kaschak

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Kevin Racine

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Gary Kaschak

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Kevin Racine

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Gary Kaschak

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Kevin Racine

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Gary Kaschak

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Kevin Racine

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Kieran McKenzie

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Soham Patel

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Kieran McKenzie

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Soham Patel

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Kieran McKenzie

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Kieran McKenzie

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Kieran McKenzie

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Wally Chafchak

I definitely aim to reduce taxes , this can be accomplished by removing unnecessary spending and allocating the funds to a more suitable area.

Adam Ibrahim

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Mark Masanovich

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Jim Morrison

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Wally Chafchak

It is no longer about supply but all about affordability for only the locals and stop allowing multi rental units in single homes residential area, this is gone out of control.

Adam Ibrahim

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Mark Masanovich

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Jim Morrison

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Wally Chafchak

School crossing guards, kids matter the most , homeless and addictions are causing safety concerns , one key solution is more police presence and harsher punishments to criminals and bad drivers .

Adam Ibrahim

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Mark Masanovich

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Jim Morrison

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Wally Chafchak

Remington park definitely needs attention and so many other streets in ward 10 like Longfellow and so on

Adam Ibrahim

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Mark Masanovich

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Jim Morrison

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Wally Chafchak

No major decisions are not finals until posted to the public and allowing public opinion by referendum also I am totally against Mayor’s Powers, otherwise eliminate city council and keep only the Mayor (dictatorship)

Adam Ibrahim

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Mark Masanovich

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Jim Morrison

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