Free meet and greet with Windsor's mayoral candidates Wednesday, Oct. 7

Mayoral meet and greet: a coalition of Black-led groups is hosting Windsor's mayoral candidates Wed., Oct. 7 at the Caboto Club's Galileo Hall. Organizers say all 11 were invited and six had confirmed. Doors 5:30 p.m., presentations 6 p.m. Free and open to all.

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The groups behind the event include the Black Farmers Network, Coalition for Justice Unity Equity, Black Kids In Action, the Nigerian Canadian Organization of Windsor, the Yoruba Heritage Community Organization of Windsor Essex and the Igbo Community Windsor, among others, CTV News Windsor reported on Oct. 5.

Co-organizer Vincent Adejoh told CTV the format is a meet and greet, so residents can put faces to the candidates, ask questions and get answers. He said the idea came from conversations with residents who either were not aware of the election or felt disconnected from the process.

Organizers are covering the costs themselves, according to CTV. Admission is free, and the event is open to the entire community, not only members of the participating organizations.

Location

The Caboto Club is at 2175 Parent Ave., according to the club's website.

What is not public

CTV's report does not say which six candidates had confirmed, and organizers have not published a list. The report does not mention registration. Windsor News has not independently confirmed which candidates will attend.

Election context

Eleven candidates are running for mayor of Windsor, according to the City of Windsor Clerk. Voting Day is Monday, Oct. 26. Advance voting begins Friday, Oct. 9 at the WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh St.; the City says advance voting dates, locations and hours are subject to change.

Same evening

Essex County Council also meets Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The County says Council will receive confidential information on collective bargaining with CUPE 2974.2, which represents Essex-Windsor EMS staff.