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Cathy Burghardt-Jesson has been Mayor of Lucan Biddulph since 2014.  She was first elected to local council in 2010.  In her role as Mayor, she also sits on Middlesex County Council and has served as Warden of the County for three (3) terms (2020, 2021 & 2023).  Cathy sits on a number of municipal committees both in Lucan and Middlesex.  She is a Board member for the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and also sits as a Board Member for the Ontario Good Roads Association.  While Cathy is incredibly proud of the what she has been able to achieve and be involved with as a municipal leader, a couple of highlights for her is the successful Kraft Hockeyville campaign she chaired in Lucan in 2018. She is currently involved with Middlesex County and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in a project  working with municipalities in Cambodia to champion and encourage women in leadership there. Personally, Cathy and her husband Kirk are retired small business owners. 

They are parents to four (4) adult men.  Cathy enjoys yoga, swimming, crafting cooking and baking during her down time.

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Mayor Jerry Acchione was elected Mayor in 2022, after serving on Woodstock City Council since 2014.

Jerry has long been a passionate advocate for the City of Woodstock. He is an active member of the community and has proudly supported hundreds of organizations and events over the years as a volunteer coach, member of the Woodstock Lions Club and OPP Auxiliary. 

Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, Jerry’s family means everything to him. The oldest of five children, he was raised in a supportive and loving household by his single mom, Bonnie. Jerry is the proud father of two daughters, Katelyn and Madison and grandfather to Waverly Rose. Jerry and his wife Sarah share their home with their rescue dog Dexter.

Like many communities, Woodstock is seeing an increase in people affected by homelessness, addictions and mental health. The City of Woodstock has taken a number of actions to help improve the community’s well-being and ensure everyone has access to the care and support they need.

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Neil was first elected to Council in the 2018 Election, and was re-elected in the 2022 Election, representing the Listowel Ward of North Perth. Neil comes from a family with a long history of public service, his Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father all served as Reeve of the Former Township of Greenock, and Neil is proud to follow in their footsteps.

Neil lives in Listowel with his wife Amelia and their sons Everett, Duncan, and their daughter Meredith. Neil attended, and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2010 and completed his post graduate studies at Conestoga College in 2011. In terms of community involvement, Neil is an active member at his church, and has been an active volunteer with Listowel Minor Hockey, Listowel Minor Baseball, and Listowel Minor Soccer. With his kids starting to play sports, in his spare time, Neil can probably be found on an ice rink, baseball diamond, or soccer field coaching their teams.Neil is passionate about ensuring that all residents have access to great services, and that their tax dollars are spent wisely, effectively and with them in mind. 

Finally, Neil decided to run for Council to give back to our community, and strives to make North Perth a great place to Live, Work, and Play. 

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Jennifer Kyle is a municipal councillor in the County of Brant serving in her first term. She believes strongly inter-governmental relationships and advocacy are integral to the economic success of her municipality and the greater South-Central Ontario Region. Jenn has made this a priority for her first term on council, spearheading and chairing the County of Brant Council Government Relations Committee, in addition to sitting on the county’s agriculture advisory committee, library board and community safety and wellbeing working group. Most recently, she was appointed to the South-Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation where she serves as vice-chair of the board of directors. Outside of her council responsibilities, she is the Manager of Public Engagement & Digital Strategy at Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO), which advocates in the areas of sustainability, animal health and care, environment, food safety, and domestic and export market development on behalf of the 19,000 beef farmers across the province. Jenn is a strong advocate for farmer mental health and is a certified Mental Health First Aid provider. Jenn serves as a director on the AgScape Board of Directors, currently sits on the marketing and communications committee of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, and has been an active participant of the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council’s working group on diversity, equity and inclusion. Outside of her day jobs, Jenn and her husband operate a dairy, lamb and cash crop farm with their family near Paris, Ontario. Jenn is a graduate of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), and is an active community volunteer.

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Chris Parker was born and raised in Tillsonburg, Chris is a second-term councillor for the Town of Tillsonburg. Chris attended Glendale High School in Tillsonburg and then attended Durham College where he got his diploma in Law and Security Administration. 

Chris is the alternate for Tillsonburg Town Council at Oxford County Council. He also serves on and chairs several boards and committees for the Town of Tillsonburg.  He is: Chair of Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee Chair of the Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee Member of the Youth Engagement Committee Member of the Airport Advisory Committee  Board Member of the Tillsonburg Non-Profit Housing Corporation

When Chris is not serving the public, he is involved in recreation in the community, where he serves as President of the Tillsonburg Men’s Slo-Pitch League and Referee in Chief for the Tillsonburg Minor Hockey and South Oxford Minor Hockey associations.  In his free time, Parker and his wife Rebecca enjoy road-tripping with their dog Teddy. 

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Joe Bachetti is Tecumseh's Deputy Mayor and Deputy Warden for the County of Essex. He first entered municipal politics at the age of 28 and has been elected or acclaimed the past ten terms totalling over three decades. He has served as a municipal councillor for 20 years 1994-2014, and now as Deputy Mayor 2014 to present.

Joe is a retired school principal and is very active in his community. He is the second Vice President of the Giovanni Caboto Club and was a recent champion of revamping the Constitution allowing all genders to become members of the Club.  He is a charter member of the Optimist Club of St Clair Beach and volunteers for many local organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, Sandwich South Historical Society and the Tecumseh Corn Festival. 

He was past Chair and currently a board member on the Essex Region Conservation Authority. Joe is also the Chair of the Essex County Library Board, Chair of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation and Chair of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. 

Joe enjoys playing pickleball during his spare time and resides in Tecumseh with his wife Brenda and three daughters Daniela, Sabrina, and Julia.

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Steve Salmons is President and CEO of Port Windsor (since 2018), Ontario’s third largest port.  He has held several previous leadership roles including General Manager for the City of Windsor, Director of Community Services and Development at Lakeshore, and CEO of the Windsor Public Library.  For several years, Steve was a senior advisor to several Cabinet Ministers in Ontario, including the Minister of Finance. He began his professional career as Manager of Branch Services and Operations for the Royal Bank of Canada. 

Steve is a lifelong resident of Windsor, graduating from the University of Windsor with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Business (Labour Relations), and an MBA in Strategic Studies from the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor.  Steve is also a graduate of the Policy Governance Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Professionally, Steve serves on several Boards: Association of Canadian Ports Authorities (ACPA), Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC), and the Ontario Marine Council (OMC).

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Angelo Marignani was born and raised in Windsor by his immigrant parents, Franco and Felicia. Angelo attended and graduated from the University of Windsor earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating, Angelo travelled to Tokyo, Japan, where he worked and lived for eight years. In Japan, Angelo was a teacher and a human resource personnel for NCB, Nova, and Mitsubishi Industries. In 1998, Angelo returned to Windsor where he became an entrepreneur in our downtown core, opening Milk Coffee Bar with a mission statement to nurture the creative spirit of Windsor. In 2016, Angelo sold his business and now is currently working at Magna International Integram division. Angelo Marignani has lived in Ward 7 for over 18 years with his wife Dayna, who teaches for the Greater Essex County District School Board, and his two children.

Angelo Marignani has been listening to your concerns and advocating since 2010. Angelo is 100% for the new hospital being built on County Road 22 and 9th concession and will do whatever he can at the municipal level to have it built sooner than later. Angelo's vision is to build a brighter tomorrow for the people of our community, a future for our youth and security for our seniors. Angelo will put taxpayers first, work hard for job creation and ensure clean and safe parks and public spaces.

Angelo feels it is crucial to focus on our road quality and safety. He will work on improvement to Tecumseh Road; Banwell Road; the E.C. Row Expressway; and Forest Glade Drive intersections, as they are some of the most dangerous in our city. Economic growth and job creation are also very important to Angelo: attracting new businesses and opportunities to Windsor with the ultimate goal of economic growth and youth retention. Clean and safe will be Angelo’s guiding rule in all policy decisions for our city.

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Crystal Meloche is the proud first female Mayor of LaSalle, currently serving in her first term. With a passion for her community, she has dedicated over a decade of service to the Town of LaSalle. Crystal first ran for municipal office in 2010, securing a seat on the town council and serving two terms before being acclaimed as Deputy Mayor in 2018. Her leadership and commitment to her town led to her election as Mayor, where she continues to drive positive change and progress for LaSalle. 

Outside of her role as Mayor, Crystal has been a licensed realtor with Deerbrook Realty since 2005, helping clients find their dream homes while maintaining a strong connection to the LaSalle community. Her experience in real estate has been an asset in understanding the local economy and infrastructure, giving her a unique perspective as she serves the people of LaSalle. Crystal is a proud wife to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and together they have two daughters, Alexis and Presley. As a family-oriented individual, Crystal understands the importance of building a strong, vibrant community where all families can thrive.

A dedicated public servant, businesswoman, and mother, Crystal’s passion for LaSalle and her commitment to its future continues to inspire those around her.

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Mayor Amy Martin has Norfolk County in her blood. A Norfolk County native, Martin graduated from Port Dover Composite School before attaining her degree in Psychology at York University in Toronto. 

Upon earning her degree, Martin returned to Norfolk where she worked in the not-for-profit sector across Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Amy currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Port Dover Foundation. In 2018, Martin began a four-year term as Ward 6 Councillor and went on to be elected Mayor of Norfolk County in 2022. When she’s not serving the public, Martin and her husband Andrew enjoy what Norfolk has to offer by attending local events, tasting area foods, and visiting breweries and wineries within the County. 

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A determined problem-solver, Andrew Dowie is driven to deliver tangible results for Windsor and Tecumseh. 

Andrew was elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh on June 2, 2022, and serves with the Progressive Conservative government caucus. He was appointed as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on March 28, 2024, and was previously the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Prior to his election, he was the Senior Engineer and Drainage Superintendent for the City of Windsor and was elected to represent the residents of Ward 1 on Tecumseh Town Council in the 2014 and 2018 elections. He also spent 12 years serving with the Essex County Library Board and 8 years serving with the Town of Tecumseh’s Committee of Adjustment.

In 2018, Andrew was named to the Order of Honour of Professional Engineers Ontario and as a Fellow of Engineers Canada. He was also named in 2018 among the 40 Leaders Under 40 by Leadership Windsor-Essex, and in 2022 was awarded the Bar to the Medal of Merit from Scouts Canada in recognition of his continuing service as Group Commissioner for the 35th Tecumseh Scout Group.

Andrew’s passion for life includes spending time with his wife Mary, and their adventures include healthy doses of canoe tripping, hiking, and kayaking throughout Ontario from Hillman Marsh to Quetico and at many points between.


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Mayor Kenneth Craig was raised on a dairy farm between Kincardine and Tiverton, On.  Along with his wife and five children, he pursued a career in dairy farming before moving into the town of Kincardine.  He enjoys sports, music, history, and people.Mayor Craig had served three terms as a councillor in the Municipality of Kincardine before successfully running for the position of mayor in the 2022 municipal election.

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Fred was raised in South Windsor where he attended Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Holy Names Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (combined honours History/Political Science) from Western University in 2003 and studied at the University of Windsor, earning both a Master of Arts degree (History) in 2006 and a Bachelor of Education degree in 2009.

Prior to being elected to Windsor City Council in 2014, Fred worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He has extensive management experience having been the Director of Business Development for the region’s largest automotive retailer group and currently serving as the Executive Director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County.

Fred and his wife Carolyn reside in Ward 1 in the City of Windsor. He is a three-term City Councillor, re-elected in 2018 and 2022 on a platform that placed taxpayers first, while working to build stronger neighbourhoods. As a councillor, Fred has been a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility at City Hall. He has also focused on job creation in the region; holding the line on property taxes; continuing to decrease the City’s debt, increasing its financial reserves; and investing in our roads, sewers and parks infrastructure. Fred believes in a strong and vibrant City of Windsor with a quality of life that is second to none.

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Kathryn is a first term Town of Aylmer councillor and a long-term resident of the community. As a dedicated mother, she understands the importance of family, community, and a diverse representation of town council. Kathryn has tremendous pride and commitment for the community of Aylmer. She volunteers and serves for several community groups including; Municipal Finance Committee, EECC Board of Governance, Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Committee, Treasurer of the Parent Teacher Association and Planning Member of the Elgin County Women’s Leadership Committee. 

She is a passionate advocate for equality and gender parity within government as well as health and programs that encourage and facilitate engagement and inclusion in the community. Kathryn believes that through her experience, continued dedication to hands on work and her absolute devotion to the town she loves; she can continue to affect the changes that Aylmer deserves


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Morgaine is a first term Central Elgin councillor in the ward her family has called home for eight generations. She lives in Sparta with her children - Elliot, Robin, and Sage.

As a member of council, Morgaine serves on the boards for Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and Central Elgin's Not for Profit Housing board. She is also a director on the board of Nokee Kwe, an indigenous-led employment and education centre in nearby London.

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Driven to improve lives and strengthen community, Kelly has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years. She is an award-winning communicator who received her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2003 and is an alumna of King’s University College and Western University. Kelly values inclusion, equity, clear-eyed compassion and leading by example.

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Alysson Storey is a first-term municipal Councillor for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, representing Ward 6 Chatham. In addition to her Council role, she is a senior communications and planning professional with over two decades working in the public, private and non-profit sectors both across Canada and Europe. In 2017, Alysson turned personal tragedy into advocacy, successfully securing a $1Billion life-saving infrastructure project to build a concrete median barrier on Highway 401 between London and Tilbury, Ontario. Through this experience she realized the power of using your voice to make positive change, and she wants to help other women do the same through seeking elected office.

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Cathy Miller is a first term Mayor of one of Ontario's smallest Municipalities; the Township of Pelee. She calls Pelee Island home and runs a 10 room Inn alongside husband Kevin and pouncing pup, Jody.

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The Friends of Ojibway Prairie is a registered charity and volunteer organization dedicated to promoting public awareness of the Ojibway Prairie Complex and its unique biological, cultural and historical importance. The Friends work closely with the City of Windsor and Ontario Parks to provide assistance with educational programs, special events and restoration projects.

For more information: www.friendsofojibwayprairie.com; friendsofojibway@gmail.com

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A special episode of Council Conversations where in 2 minutes - 6 City Councillors and 9 Community Leaders share their priorities and key items for the City of Windsor Budget 2024

Conversation Participants
Renaldo Augstino – Ward 3 Councillor
Gary Kaschak – Ward 8 Councillor
Fiona Coughlin - CEO, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex
Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin – Executive Director Downtown Mission
Joyce Zuk – Executive Director Family Services Windsor Essex
Chris MacLeod – Chair Downtown Windsor BIA
Vincent Georgie – Executive Director, and Programmer of WIFF
Yvonne Pilon – President and CEO, We-Tech Alliance
Jim Morrison – Ward 10 Councillor
Rhys Trenhaile – Broker, The Vanguard Team at Manor Realty
Lady Lafouret – Executive Director of the Women’s Welcome Centre Shelter
Fabio Costante – Ward 2 Councillor
Anneke Smitt – Director, Centre for Cities and Law the University of Windsor
Angelo Marignani – Ward 7 Councillor
Kieran Mackenzie – Ward 9 Councillor

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Quick update on Council Conversations and 2024


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List to our first conversation here

Darrin was first elected to Chatham-Kent Council in 2014. He served for one term as Councillor for Ward 6 before being elected Mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CA) and has a Chartered Director's designation from McMaster University (C/Dir). Prior to becoming Mayor, Darrin was the Director of Finance and CFO of Transform SSO and held various positions at Union Gas, including Director of Strategic Development.

Sitting on several boards and organizing and supporting many charitable events, Darrin’s passion is giving back to the great community he lives in. He co-chaired the 2018 International Plowing Match and introduced Positivity Day, Festival of Giving, CK Amazing Race, Concerts for Kids, among many other events. His goal is to empower all citizens and encourages them to get involved with their community.



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Margaret is a passionate community builder, business developer, volunteer and mom. Prior to election, Margaret served as the Kitchener Trustee on the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) where she supported Kitchener students, parents and staff. She worked with fellow trustees and staff to manage a budget of over $638 million and serve the WRDSB's 63,000 students and 5,000 staff.

As a Business Developer at the University of Waterloo, Margaret helps businesses find the talent they need to succeed by creating meaningful jobs for coop students and develop new business partnerships.

Margaret has a long history of serving her community as a member of both the City of Kitchener Economic Development Advisory Council and the City’s Property Standards Committee. She also served on the Service Review Panel for Co-operators of Canada and the Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association. In addition, Margaret is an Elder at Knox Presbyterian Church. She has served as Chair and Board Member of Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre, Co–Chaired the St Jacob’s Family Birthing Home Board and served as chair on three school Parent Councils.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Post–Graduate Degree in Adult Education from Brock University. Margaret raised her daughters Allie and Sydney in Ward 8. She lives in Ward 8's Westmount neighbourhood with her golden retriever, Angus.

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Dr. Audrey Jamal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and the interim Assistant Dean (Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact) in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.


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Peggy Brekveld is the president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. She and her husband Gert have been farming together for over 28 years. They own Woodstar Farm, a 75-cow dairy farm in Murillo, near Thunder Bay and have five grown children.

Peggy is also the chair of President's Council, Vice Chair of Canlead Solutions, Vice Chair of Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council and Vice Chair of Agricultural Adaptation Council. She is a Class 12 AALP grad and a proud advocate for farming and agriculture wherever she goes. When given the opportunity Peggy capitalizes on her love for walking and singing a good tune.


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Jim Morrison was born and raised in Northern Ontario, in a little mining town called Wawa. He attended St. Clair College and completed a 3-year diploma in Business Administration. While at the college, Jim was elected to the Student Athletic Association. He was in charge of intra-mural sports and skipped the Varsity Curling Team to an OCAA Championship.

Jim left Windsor after graduating but enthusiastically returned twenty-five years ago when he accepted the opportunity of a company transfer. He has lived in Ward 10 ever since. Jim has been a bank manager for over 30 years, most recently employed by National Bank of Canada. During his career, Jim earned the designation of Personal Financial Planner with the Institute of Canadian Bankers. Throughout the years, he has represented his financial institutions in the community by serving on various donations committees.

Jim has had extensive experience and involvement with charitable organizations. He was the president of a start-up Rotary Club in Strathroy, which was the first to charter female members in Canada. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Easter Seals Society and this year had the privilege of taking on the role of Chairperson of the 2018 Easter Seals Telethon, held on March 25th.

Jim's personal interests include playing hockey and golf, and avidly following professional sports. He is a die-hard fan of both the Detroit Lions and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jim has been married for over 37 years to his wife Kathy. Together they have three grown children: Stacey, Brittany and Tom.



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Dr Moffatt is our second returning guest. You can listen to his first episode at this link below or scroll back to Season 2 Episode 1 in your feed.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44522097

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Mayor Ryan is our first returning guest, you can listen to his first episode that builds on this one at the link below or scrolling back in the podcast feed to Season 1 - Episode 2

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Marcus Ryan grew up in rural Clarington Township and attended Queen’s University where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has been married to his wife Theresa for 25 years and they are raising two children, Charlie and Fiona, near Uniondale.

Marcus worked in the automotive industry for 10 years in a variety of Engineering positions. He got involved in politics through his community’s efforts to save A. J. Baker P. S. He has been a Zorra Council member since 2014, and this is his first term as Mayor and member of Oxford County Councillor. He was re-elected in 2022 as Mayor and selected as Warden of Oxford County.

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Greg Layson is the digital and mobile editor at Automotive News Canada. He was born, raised and educated in Windsor, Ont., long considered the automotive capital of Canada. He joined Automotive News Canada in in 2016 after a five-year stint at the CBC where he helped train the public broadcaster’s next generation of digital journalists from coast to coast to coast. Before that, he was an award-winning journalist at The Guelph Mercury, where he covered sports, spot news and federal politics. He attended both the University of Windsor and St. Clair College before a career that has spanned seven media outlets in three provinces. During his time away from work the father of three coaches youth baseball and basketball. His first car was a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, but he has always longed for a Porsche 911.

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A announcement and short teaser for Season 6 of Council Conversations. One of our returning guests gives a shout out to an event this weekend in Oxford County. More info below about that.

https://oxfordpride.ca/pride-2021/

https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/en/news/oxford-county-warden-s-pride-challenge.aspx

Season 6 launches June 29th at 7pm

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Cathy (she/her) has been a member of the ONN team since June 2012. Throughout her 20 years working in the nonprofit sector, including as the founding Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, she has been passionate about collaboration and leadership in the sector. Cathy works with sector colleagues from across Ontario and Canada, as well as private sector and government officials, to create an enabling policy environment for nonprofit organizations. Cathy’s roots are in the environmental movement and she has been active in municipal politics. She holds a degree in political studies and history from Queen’s University, and attended the Maytree-York University Executive Directors Leadership program. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family and her garden in Erin, Ontario.


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Megan Stacey is the city hall reporter at The London Free Press. When not live-tweeting political debates or covering local government decisions, she also writes about social issues. She's picked up Ontario Newspaper Awards for reporting on healthcare serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer, as well as the explosion that rocked London's Old East Village. She lives in London and loves to explore the best of the Forest City, including new restaurants and the beautiful Thames Valley Parkway. 

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Dan Mathieson is in his fifth term as Mayor of the City of Stratford and has sat on municipal council since 1995. He is past Chair of the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Past Chair of Kings University College at Western University, Chair of the Stratford Police Services Board, a member of the Board of Directors of Festival Hydro and Rhyzome Networks and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Dan is also a Governor on the Board of i-Canada and a Board Member of Hampton Financial Corporation.


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Mayor/Warden Warwick is stepping away from politics in Thames Centre and Middlesex County. In 2014 she was elected as Ward 3 councillor for Thames Centre and in 2018 was elected Mayor. She currently is serving as the Warden for Middlesex County. She also is chair of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority and chair of South Central Ontario Region Economic Development.


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My first ever returning guest! Dr. Zachary Spicer returns to talk public policy in SW Ontario including the 4 day work week pilot in Zorra Township, his 2 new books and Strong Mayors.

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Mayor Aldo DiCarlo is stepping away from politics after 8 years as Mayor of Amherstburg.

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I fell off the face of the earth but now I am back.... A new season of Council Conversations right in time for municipal elections

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Last week Stephen MacKenzie and I recorded our episode 4.04. Less than 48 hours later, news broke of the LG/Stellantis Battery Plant. Stephen agreed to come back on for a rapid response mere hours after the announcement to talk through how it happened, what comes next and more!

Stephen MacKenzie is the President and CEO of Invest WindsorEssex responsible for advancing economic development to grow and sustain prosperity in Southwest Ontario, Canada.
He has spent 27 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia and now Ontario. Prior to joining IWE, he served as the Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region and previously held the position of Senior Vice President of the Connecticut
Economic Resource Center.
Before joining CERC, he was the Director Economic Development in Stamford Connecticut. In Halifax, Stephen was a Senior Executive Major Projects for the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development's Investment and Trade Division. Previously he spent four years with the TD Bank, and later served in sales and marketing functions at different organizations in both Canada and Belgium.
Stephen has been a part-time lecturer at European University and Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. He received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, completed his MBA at European University in Belgium, and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), and a Board member for the Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA).

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After serving 14 years as Councillor for Ward 1 in North Dumfries, I entered the race for mayor and was elected in 2014. Seeking re-election in 2018, I was once again successful in confirming my place as mayor of North Dumfries and Region of Waterloo Councillor for the 2018 to 2022 term. I believe in a strong Regional Council which enables and reinforces the strength of the seven municipalities which make up the Region of Waterloo. I proudly serve and cherish North Dumfries and its people.

I graduated from Conestoga College from the Recreation and Leadership Program as well as the Advanced Business Application and holds a Canada Customs Introduction to Customs and Customs Duty Drawback. For 32 years I organized and Chaired the Community Police Advisory Committee for North Dumfries, I also Chaired the Seniors Advisory Group, was a member for the North Dumfries Smart and Caring Foundation and a Warden of Christ Anglican Church.

I was a volunteer at a grassroots level organizing blood donor clinics, teaching learn to skate and swimming as well as coaching hockey and ringette.Past employment included Youth and Preschool Director, Life Skills Coach, Assistant Aquatic Director, and Inventory Planning /Logistics Coordinator. When I was successful in winning the seat as the Mayor of North Dumfries, I retired from my job and choose to dedicate my time working for the people of North Dumfries.

At the present time I sit on Administration and Finance Committee for the Region of Waterloo, Budget Committee for the Region, Community Services, Library, and I am Vice-Chair of Planning and Works at the Regional Level. I also sit on the Grand River Accessibility Committee as the Regional representative. Some of my other appointments are, Vice- Chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority, Jack Young Civic Award Committee, Board member of Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology, was Chair of the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario for 5 years and presently I sit as a Board member of TAPMO. I also sit on the Board of Energy.

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Al Strathdee was first elected Mayor in 2014 and is now serving his second term. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, with an Honours BA in History and Political Science and also is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education. Al is a business  small operator and has always been actively involved in several community organizations. Al and his wife Gloria have three children. Al enjoys travel, music and spending time with family.

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Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Mayor McNamara and his family have called Tecumseh home since 1981.

After working at Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. as a Power Engineer for 28 years, Gary retired in 2011. He has been married to Heather for 47 years, is the father of two grown sons, and proud grandfather of four.

Residents of Tecumseh first elected Gary to Tecumseh Town Council in November 1991. He was then voted in as Deputy Mayor in 1998, and as Mayor for the Town in 2003. Re-elected to the position of Mayor in 2006, acclaimed in 2010, re-elected in 2014 and acclaimed once again in 2018, Gary has successfully, and with the highest level of integrity, held this office for 15 years.

Gary’s County colleagues entrusted Gary by voting for him as Deputy Warden of the County of Essex from 2000-2003 and again for the 2010-2014 term. In December 2018, they reaffirmed their confidence in Gary’s abilities, electing him as Warden for the County.

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NOTE the full episode of my Conversation with Mayor Nelson Santos, not sure why only half uploaded the first time but now you can hear his cliffhanger thoughts on the town's electricity supply.

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos was first elected to Municipal Council in 1997 where he served two terms as a Councillor before becoming Kingsville’s first Deputy Mayor to be elected at large following the municipal amalgamations of Kingsville with the former Townships of Gosfield North and Gosfield South.

Nelson Santos was elected Mayor of Kingsville in 2003 and is now serving his fifth term as the Chief Executive Officer for the municipality. In his 24 years of municipal office, Mayor Santos was elected by Essex County Council to serve as Deputy Warden (2018-Present) and previously (2003-2006). Mayor Santos also served as Essex County Warden (2006-2010).

In representing the interests of his community and region of Windsor-Essex County, Mr. Santos has held portfolios involving regional economic development, physician recruitment, poverty reduction, heritage preservation, tourism, county library service, policing, emergency planning and communications and others.

Prior to entering politics, Mayor Santos worked on his grandfather's family farm for several years. He served as a journalist and editor for 29 years for community newspapers and retired as an active Realtor after 10 years. Today, his active lifestyle keeps him wearing many hats as a photographer and continues to work as a Real Estate Assistant with his wife Stephanie. Together, they are parents to three children Emelia (13) and twins Jaxson and Madelyn (6).


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Amy Martin is a 33 year old, first term, municipal councillor for Ward 6 (Port Dover) in Norfolk County. Amy campaigned on being accessible and communicating with constituents and won with over 50% of the vote in her community. She’s the first female representative for ward 6. 



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Aakash Desai moved to Canada in 2006 at the age of 15. Since then he has been a proud resident of Grey Highlands. He got involved in the public sphere in 2011 when he was elected to the Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce Board. He was elected Vice-President in 2013. On April 29, 2014 Aakash became a Canadian citizen and soon after filed his nomination papers to run for council in the 2014 elections. He was sworn in as a councillor on Dec 1 – his 24th birthday. In 2018 he successfully ran for the position of Deputy Mayor and defeated the incumbent. He lives in Markdale with his fiancée and (still) dreams of someday playing for Manchester United.

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Jason Reynar, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M, M.B.A., Acc.Dir.

Rapidly improving our quality of life through local government innovation is Jason's passion. As a lawyer and Chief Administrative Officer, he navigates through a haze of policy and regulation to find practical – sometimes disruptive – ways to deliver services, such as a public transit system powered by a ride-sharing app. Jason currently leads a team of over 3,000 dedicated public servants at the City of Windsor, Ontario, and is responsible to City Council for its nearly $1B annual operating and capital budget. He strives to create an organization and community that is authentic, collaborative, creative and resilient.

Jason's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminal Justice and Public Policy from the University of Guelph, a Bachelor of Laws and Masters of Law (Municipal Specialization) from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Masters of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business. Jason is an Accredited Director with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada.

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Shawn Micallef is the author of Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto, Full Frontal TO, and The Trouble With Brunch: Work, Class and the Pursuit of Leisure. He’s a weekly columnist at the Toronto Star, a senior editor and co-owner of Spacing and teaches at the University of Toronto. His most recent book, Frontier City: Toronto on the Verge of Greatness, was published in 2017 and he is currently working on a book about tourism.

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also writes about social issues. She's picked up Ontario Newspaper Awards for reporting on healthcare serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer, as well as the explosion that rocked London's Old East Village. She lives in London and loves to explore the best of the Forest City, including new restaurants and the beautiful Thames Valley Parkway. 

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Dave Cassidy is Unifor Local 444’s President representing 20,000 active and retired members in 31 workplaces that range from Automotive, Gaming, Energy, Transportation, Administrative, Waste & Recycle Management, Policing and Retirement Living.  As a certified electrician, Dave is the Unifor National Chair of Trades, representing those working in the trades from the Pacific  to the Atlantic in Canada. Dave is also a member of Unifor’s distinguished National Executive Board. Dave has handled many key negotiations and collective bargaining with major employers in Windsor, including Chrysler/FCA/Stellantis, Caesars, Integram and GFL.  Dave was elected by the people for his “Membership First” attitude, bringing in an open-door policy and an excellence in communication initiative which takes full advantage of the social media platforms in which Dave can better be in touch with his members. Though Dave holds many important positions and elected titles, the members know him as just Dave.

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Music notes
Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license