Rose City Politics

Ward 2 councillor Frazier Fathers and Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie join the Rose City Politics panel for a discussion of politics, policy, and the health benefits of door-to-door canvassing.

Hello…… Is this thing on?? Pat, Doug, and Don review who is running in the municipal election ward by ward. The good, the bad, the ugly. Don't worry your mom will always think you're beautiful. The games have begun. May the odds be forever in your favour.

Frazier, Kristen, & Jon hold the panel together as we discuss Windsor being on track to surpass housing targets for a cash grab, a comms shakeup at cityhall, the cost of the hospital hack and not paying the ransom,  Tecumseh getting money to basically double their housing & Lakeshore allowing fourplexes, Windsor pizza named number one, and Windsor's goose population NEEDS dealing with.

Doug, Jon and Frazier talk about the Mayor's comments on allegations against the chief of Police, library staff speaking out about violence and harrasment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, and the federal government identifying surplus federal property for affordable housing. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Full house this time as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen and Doug discuss changes to rules around supervised  consumption sites in Ontario, the impact on SafePoint in Windsor, municipalities in Ontario request a housing and addictions minister, and Active Transit Windsor-Essex's report on their public consultation. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read out stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk a little about the change in hours at the Windsor Public Library, then riff on public art in the community. It's a summer show. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Full house as Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk about a ray of hope for University Players, a county satisfaction survey about TWEPI and IWE, and MacLeans magazine taking note of Windsor as one of Canada's best affordable cities. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics and read our stuff in Biz X Magazine.

Frazier, Kristen, Jon and Doug talk about crime in Windsor, the City saying "no thanks" to the next round of federal housing funds, a medical data breach, and of course parking. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communties. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and rcpwindsor.ca.

Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about the ongoing LCBO strike, a change in the size of the police board, an ask about air conditioning, and a new crime reporting tool in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.

Summer shows are different. This time around Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover: Kingsville floats moving Hallowe'enA partnership between health care providers and police in WindsorContract talks conclude between library workers and the CityMold industry challengesRose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Jon, Frazier and Doug chat about goings-on in the County of Essex: a new transit route for Amherstburg and a pay raise for County Council. Later, we discuss some breaking school board news. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Don, Jon, Kristen, Frazier and Doug talk about the increase in tourism, Windsor's GDP, a rough budget meeting at the school board and the decision around the downtown skating rink. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. 

Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations and discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse's National Urban Park Private Member's Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Don and Doug chat about Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj heading to London, and the big show at City Council around the downtown safety and security initiative.

Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are your panel as we discuss developers supporting Strengthen The Core, a new chief of staff for Mayor Drew Dilkens, and the latest unemployment figures from Statistics Canada's official random number generator. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Full house as Jon, Don, Kristen, Frazier and Doug discuss the Housing and Homelessness Help Hub, the Strengthen the Core initiative, and Ontario byelections. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizXMagzine.com.

Regular panelists Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug are joined by guest panelist Darcie Renaud who joins us to break some news. After that, the panel discusses the City of Windsor employee satisfaction survey and the proposed investment in downtown revitalization. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind suppport of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at Biz X Magazine.com.

Frazier, Kristen, Don and Doug talk about the latest in the Fairmount Properties lawsuit against the City of Windsor, the City of Windsor in the federal budget, and the City of Windsor getting an F grade about its budget process. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug round up the latest employment news in this soft pilot of our new HR podcast. Rose City Politics is brought to with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Big panel this week as Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug come together to discuss the resolution of a closed meeting complaint against the City of Windsor and questions about the process around the Housing Accelerator Fund application in Tecumseh. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

This week Kristen, Frazier, Jon and Doug talk about the surprising quote in The Narwhal from ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Later, we cover the expansion of the Banwell road intersection with EC Row. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panel for a discussion of Tecumseh's successful application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, Fairmount Properties suing Windsor over the Grace site development, and MPP Lisa Gretzky's comments around transparency relating to the recent health care cyberattack. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine, or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon's away this week. Frazier, Kristen and Doug hold down the fort and discuss a housing development at Roseland, the end of garbage collection in most of Windsor's alleys, and a possible reconsideration at the Greater Essex County District Schoolboard. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Builder Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion "why do we even have school boards anymore?". Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a word and considers the streetcar location once again. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Frazier, Jon and Doug cover the politics of housing starts, protests in Canada and a harsh review of Windsor's transit system. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Frazier, Don, Kristen and Doug talk about the end of additional federal homelessness funding and the latest in the Jackson Park bandshell saga. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine an online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Full house on the show with Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talking about the city budget, the latest in the housing debate and the upcoming eclipse. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.

Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal and a cap on student visas. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about outsourcing and asset sales, ongoing drama around federal housing funds, and funding the arts in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Frazier and Doug discuss the new vacant property tax in the context of the boarded-up homes on the west end, a story about the irrationality of people progressives disagree with, and one of the greatest instances of turd polishing in Windsor history, plus community benefits. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BixZMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Regular panelists Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are joined by Doug Schmidt to discuss the top stories of 2023, with a contribution from friend of the show Anne Jarvis. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiNUA 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about the tug-of-war between the federal Liberals and the City of Windsor on housing policy and the latest entry in the Globe And Mail's focus series on Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug take a look at the politics of the federal government's policy changes around international students, examine the Globe and Mail's new pop-up Windsor bureau and (what year is it?) talk about Anne Jarvis' latest column in the Windsor Star. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RosecityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Frazier and Doug break down the Ontario Liberal Leadership, the past and future of the Ontario Liberal Party, and the implications of a Green Party by-election victory. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizX Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug look at the vacant building tax, Mayor Dilkens recent use of strong mayor powers, and temporary foreign workers at the new Stellantis / LG battery plant. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Longtime friend of the show and new panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about housing statistics in Windsor / Essex. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Doug sat down with Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about solid waste in Windsor / Essex and Windsor's prospects for meeting it's climate goals.

Don, Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss school naming policies, a new passenger train route and new employment lands. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCItyPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the impact of the hospital system hack, ward boundary reviews, and tactical bench removal. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitica.ca

Don, Melinda, Jon and Doug discuss the feasibility of relocating the City's Bright Lights display, uploading E.C. Row Expressway, and For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug shoot the breeze about housing, immigration and homelesseness. Fourplexes as-of-right is the jumping off point. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss the Windsor International Film Festival in this special episode. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Don, Melinda, and Doug talk about Windsor's designation as a bird-friendly city and other items from the upcoming Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee Meeting. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

The Rose City Politics panel reviews the City's progress on climate change, some pushback from a city councillor towards local post-secondary institutions, and a political Facebook bun-fight. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about beach volleyball and ABC recruitment, which leads to a discussion on populism, communications and process. There's a little bit of fun in here too. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

On this show Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about a proposed portfolio system for Windsor councillors, a fresh coat of paint for a downtown eyesore, and a decision on the Jackson Park bandshell. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca

On this episode, Melinda and Doug indulge their nerdiness without Jon, Don, or Pat to restrain them. The conversation ranges from the rebellions of 1837 to Windsor 2023. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug develop a rubric for evaluating city councillors. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug have an upbeat, positive conversation about a number of good things happening on and around Windsor's streets. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Guest panelist Frazier Fathers joins Jon and Doug to discuss new poverty data, Activate Transit Windsor Essex's "BUS or BUST" campaign, and the response to a new encampment in South Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Lori Newton of Bike Windsor-Essex to discuss the changes to city committee structure and the cancellation of a temporary protected bike lane on University Avenue. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine. Find us online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Jessica Sartori in the studio for a meandering discussion that starts with curling and ends with Jon roasting Doug, with lots of good fun and opinion in between. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com

Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss political rebranding at all levels of government. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Audio from the "Kid Built City" panel discussion at Maiden Lane on July 19, 2023. Melinda Munro moderates a panel discussion about building an urban environment that supports child independence with special guest Dr. Owen Waygood and panelists Bronwen Wood, Hadi Haidar, Dr. Gerald Cradock and Evalina Bazcewska. The event was sponsored by Munro Strategic Perspective and Parallel 42 Systems with support from the Downtown Windsor BIA and the Windsor Law Centre for Cities. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Melinda and Doug look at a request for transparency around the use of strong mayor powers and the idea of a dedicated phone line for social services. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

A bit of an off-format show tonight. Jon, Melinda, and Doug talk about C-18, the local news apocalypse and social media. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Don, Jon and Doug talk about the reaction to a west-end encampment and take an uninformed look at the Toronto by-election. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Local blogger Frazier Fathers joins Melinda and Doug to discuss his recent piece about strong mayor powers in Windsor and beyond. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss a new approach to advisory committees, operating budget review comittee, and 'unreasonable behaviour' in public meetings. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Doug is joined by not-for-profit sector veterans Jessica Sartori and Frazier Father using the well-publicized controversy around grant-funded bus shelters in L.A. as a springboard to talk about issues with grant-funded initiatives in Windsor-Essex. This episode was previously released to Patreon supporters on June 4, 2023

Jon caught up with Narwhal reporter Fatima Syed to talk about her interview with Drew Dilkens. This episode was previously released to Patreon supporters on May 18, 2023.

Jon, Melinda, and Doug chat with Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller. This episode was previously released to Patreon supporters April 7, 2023.

Jon, Don and Doug discuss the Civic Esplanade Master Plan. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest developments on the Stellantis / LG Battery Plant. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

On this episode Jon, Melinda and Doug each bring their own item for your consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug dissect the drama surrounding the Stellantis/LG battery plant investment. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or check us out online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug discuss Mayor Dilkens' recent interview in the Narwhal Magazine, which leads all sorts of places. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by special guest panelist Anastasia Adams as we discuss the alleged retirement of Windsor Public Library CEO Kitty Pope and a new ranking of happiness that places Windsor near the bottom. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

NOTE: This episode has some audio issues. Listen at your own risk. Melinda, Don, Jon, and Doug talk about BIA governance reform and Sandwich South. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our work in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.com. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon and Doug chat about recent tree-related media coverage in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens' new chief of staff, 2022 candidate financial disclosures, and a curious choice of typeface in City documents. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Doug and Melinda talk about the budget meeting and Windsor's new CAO. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our words in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Kiemia, Melinda and Doug chat about the city's proposed tax increase and the 2022 Sunshine List. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon, Melinda and Doug chat about about Calgary placing first among North American cities in The Economist's ranking of livability.

Jon, Don, Melinda, Kiemia and Doug chat about refugees in Windsor, and the conversation we had with Mike Morency of Matthew House. Later, we chat about spirits on grocery store shelves and another data indicator on Windsor's economy. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities

Jon and Doug catch up with Mike Morency, Executive Director at Matthew House.

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug do their best to Carry On in Kiemia's absence, which leads into a discussion of board appointments and compensation and eventually the slowest lightning round ever. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Melinda, Don, and Jon are joined by Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss the latest in the City BIA takeover story. Doug showed up late but in time to engage a discussion about the Downtown Mission and the fortunes of Downtown Windsor in general. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine, or online at BizXMagazine.ca and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Melinda, Kiemia and Jon are joined by Shane Potvin, Chair(?) of the Ford City BIA and Kieran McKenzie for an extended conversation about City Council's decision to take direct control of the city's 9 BIAs. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug are in the virtual studio tonight discussing: DMAF disinfo and debateDowntown: crime, arrests, what's next?QR codes to reduce panhandlingRose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Melinda and Doug are in studio tonight to discuss: Positive economic indicators for WindsorWindsor Police Service presence at Council meetingsAn update on the efforts by some on Council to stall WECHU's proposed CTS siteRose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Kiemia, Melinda and Doug talk about Windsor's agency, board and commitee appointments and the public, media and political response so far, plus regular segments "Carry on Kiemia" and "For Your Consideration." Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.Com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Kiemia, Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug review the fallout from Councillor Agostino's CTS motion, a possible anti-panhandling bylaw, and Transit Windsor buses running at capacity. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug discuss local politics over cocktails at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits. We talk about panhandling bylaw proposal, The motion to reconsider Council's support for a Consumption and Treatment Services site in Windsor, and the makeup of the Windsor Police Services Board of Directors. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.com.

Don, Kiemia, Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the City's digital modernization consultation, the Capital Power gas plant issue, and a school naming policy report for the public school board. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our work in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

New regular panelist Melinda Munro joins Kiemia, Jon, Don, and Doug this week. Kiemia walks us through the upcoming Council agenda and the panel discusses the process, substance and politics of the 2023 City Budget based on initial reports. Add a couple of For Your Consideration items and you've got a show. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our words in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.Com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon and Doug talk about the auto industry and Windsor's economy this week, touching on Project Arrow, Invest Windsor-Essex's agenda for 2023 and a scuffle between APMA and the Mayor's office over the 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon and Doug review the biggest issues and storylines of 2022. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon, Don, and Doug are joined by Raheem Younes, owner and founder of RaheemCo, to talk about his participation in the new Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepeneurship Network. Later, we talk about the Mayor's trip to South Korea and riff on auto industry matters. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Kiemia Rezagian joins the panel for a new segment focused on the upcoming Council agenda. Later, the panel discusses a school board policy proposal and Windsor ranking 41st out of 41 cities for public and active transportation uptake. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Jon and Doug are joined by Gabriel Ciavaglia of Activate Transit Windsor Essex and newly-elected Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Jon and Doug chat about the megahospital construction timeline, a photograph of Mayor Dilkens that has surfaced and raised eyebrows online, the new County Warden, and more. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Don, Jon and Doug talk about municipal governance reform in Ontario and the inauguration of a new council. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and rosecitypolitics.ca

Jon and Doug are joined by Councillor-Elect Angelo Marignani to talk about his election campaign and what he's doing to prepare for the upcoming term of council. Later, we discuss the city dropping its vaccine mandate and the race for County of Essex Warden. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Doug and Jon are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss his election campaign and the landscape on Council moving forward. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities

Don, Jon and Doug dive deep into the 2022 Windsor election results. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon, and Doug cover the latest in the Mayor and Ward races in the Windsor Election. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Find us in BizX Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.ca and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon, and Doug take a break from two plus years of Zoom-based podcasts to get together for a more casual conversation over drinks and snacks at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Check us out in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.Com and RoseCityPolitica.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Audio from the all-candidate's meeting for Ward 4 held at Emmanuel United Church on October 11, 2022. Dan MacDonald is the moderator. Thanks to Rev George Bozanich for organizing.

On October 3rd, Doug, Don and Jon appeared on The Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 CKLW. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon, and Doug roll the dice and talk ward politics, and cover the latest developments in the Mayor's race. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Check us out in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Doug and Jon recap and review the discussion at this week's Mayoral debate hosted by the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug are on board tonight for our usual election time segments: Ward Race Die Roller, This Week in The Mayor's Race, This Week in Council Races, and Election Tips. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

The Windsor Council of Home and School Associations hosted an all-candidates meeting for Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee candidates on Sept 27, 2022. This is the audio of the event.

Don, Jon and Doug are joined by WindsorOntario subreddit moderator "ZuuZuu" to talk about their coverage of the municipal election, plus Die Roller, This Week in The Mayor's Race, a discussion on press releases and earned media for ward candidates, and For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us out in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Check out our website RoseCityPolitics.ca for more opinion and coverage.

Don, Jon and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens' health care announcement, break down municipal candidate sign wars, plus the die roller segment and for your consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in Biz X Magazine or at BizXMagazine.com. Check out our website at RoseCityPolitics.ca

Guest panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about the demography of Windsor's wards along with the municipal election die roller segment, federal electoral district changes in Windsor-Essex and the lawsuit filed by fired unvaccinated city workers. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon, Don and Doug roll the ward dice and break down a random ward race, review the reaction from municipalities to the province's proposed strong mayor powers, and talk about eyebrow-raising municipal honours in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. We appear monthly in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Check out our website at rosecitypolitics.ca and support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug try out a new segment called "roll the dice" and talk about the debate around Mayoral Candidate Chris Holt's Vision Zero policy announcement. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our stuff at BizXMagazine.Com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 3 City Councillor Rino Bortolin to talk about how the municipal election is shaping up, and the provincial move to implement a "strong Mayor" system in Ontario municipalities.

Pat, Jon, and Doug break down the state of races across the city as the municipal election heats up. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and on our website at rosecitypolitics.ca

Jon and Doug are joined by Brad Ouellette, who served as a consultant to the Chris Holt campaign on its recent investment policy announcement. Later, we break down some of the more interesting developments in the 2022 election campaign. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our column in Biz X Magazine. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Check out our new website at rosecitypolitics.ca

Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Jessica Sartori to chat about recent updates on the firing of former Windsor CAO Jason Reynar and this week's council decision to move forward with the redevelopment of Adie Knox community centre. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Check out our monthly column in Biz X Magazine and our website at rosecitypolitics.ca. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

The RCP panel sits down for an extended discussion of municipal politics with University of Windsor Professor Emeritus Lloyd Brown-John. The focus is on his recent opinion columns published in the Windsor Star. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our column in Biz X Magazine or at bizxmagazine.com. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon, Doug, and Pat discuss Councillor Holt's entry into the 2022 Mayoral race and a surprise change to a City program for downtown businesses. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Check out our monthly column in Biz X magazine. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon, Pat, and Doug are joined by Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin, who announced his retirement earlier in the day, to discuss his time on council. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Find us in the pages of BizX Magazine. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon, and Doug discuss the promotional flyer feature Mayor Dilkens inserted into City of Windsor tax bills, the response to it, and the political implications. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon and Doug are joined by local researcher Frazier Fathers and Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin to discuss a report that predicts home prices will fall by 44% in Windsor in 2023. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities

Don, Jon, Pat and Doug review the Windsor Police Services employee survey results and the resulting media coverage, a surprise change in the municipal election organization, and a city festival's award nomination. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon, and Doug talk about a new City of Windsor resident survey and the raft of high-priced amenities on City Council's docket. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of Liuna Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon and Doug are joined by Amherstburg Councillor Don McArthur to talk about the newly-approved pilot of Transit Windsor service to Amherstburg, Windsor's tunnel bus and the Grand Prix, and the upcoming provincial election.

Rich Garton of CTV moderates this forum for candidates in the riding of Windsor West in the 2022 Ontario Election.

Rich Garton of CTV Windsor moderates this forum for candidates in the riding of Windsor-Tecumseh in the 2022 Ontario election.

Don, Jon and Doug talk about developments in the bid for a national urban park in Windsor, the on-again, off-again LG Chem plant story, a proposal to upload EC Row to the province, and partisanship in municipal politics. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon, and Doug are joined by Kiemia Rezagian and Jessica Macasaet-Bondy to talk about their delegation to council, political engagement in Windsor and the debate around parking on University Avenue. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon and Doug are joined by Justin Falconer, CEO of Workforce WindsorEssex to discuss his organization's work and the Stellantis plant retooling and what it means for our region. Later, Jon and Doug talk about the return of Mayor Dilkens "Platform4Windsor" initiative, a new name for the art gallery, and the announcement of a timeline for megahospital construction.

Don, John and Doug are joined by Gabriel Ciavaglia of Activate Transit Windsor Essex to discuss their recently-released survey results. Later, we talk council compensation and County priorities. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Darcie Renaud joins Jon and Doug to discuss the City of Windsor's emergency change to its hybrid work policy, Mayor Dilkens' overseas trips in search of investment, and the upcoming vote on a pilot rental property licensing policy. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Doug and Jon are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss his work on the City of Windsor's Council Compensation Committee, and the politics and practicalities of the return to in-person work. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Guest panelist Darcie Renaud joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about election signs in Essex, the ouster of a UWSA President, and the sudden departure of City of Windsor CAO Jason Reynar. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Tonight on the show Don and Doug talk about new residential development in Ward 4 and the lifting of mask mandates in Ontario and locally. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to unpack the massive news of a Stellantis / LG battery manufacturing facility coming to Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug cover a few topics from the past few months as we catch up after our ward watch series. We discuss mega hospital consultations, the Ambassador Bridge blockade, another Amherstburg naming controversy, and housing costs in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon and Doug review the demographics, issues and electoral landscape in Ward 10. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon, Don, and Doug break down the demographics, issues and electoral history of Ward 9. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities.

Jon, Don and Doug review the demographics, issues and political landscape in Ward 8. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon and Doug cover the issues, political landscape and demography of Ward 7.

Jon, Don, and Doug are joined by guest panelist Jason Dupuis to discuss the demographics and political landscape in Ward 6. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Pat, Doug and guest panelist Ken Acton talk about the issues and politics of Ward 5. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Jon, Don and Doug continue the Ward Watch series with a discussion of Ward 4's demographics, issues and politics. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon, Pat, Doug and Don discuss demographics, issues and the political landscape in Ward 3. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 2 resident and community activist Mike Cardinal for a discussion of the ward's demographics, issues and politics. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Jon, Don, and Doug review the demographics and electoral landscape in Ward 1. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show and access extras at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Pat, Jon and Doug review the year in RCP topics. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Jon, Pat and Doug grade City Council. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

In this bonus episode Jon, Pat, Don and Doug review the 2021 City of Windsor budget meeting. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

A discussion about the Canadian Urban Institute "Windsor Blooms" report with CUI CEO Mary Rowe, Vincent Georgie, and Jana Jandal Alrifai. Rose City Politics is brought to you every week with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

This special episode is a recording of a budget town hall organized by the Windsor Law Center For Cities and many community organizations. In attendance were CAO Jason Reynar and Councillors Rino Bortolin, Fabio Costante, Chris Holt, Kieran McKenzie and Jim Morrison.

Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin joins Don, Jon and Doug for an extended discussion covering transit, homelessness and the City budget.

Our guest panelist tonight is municipal integrity commissioner Melinda Munro. She joins Don, Jon, and Doug to talk about proposed reforms to municipal codes of conduct in Ontario and first impressions of the upcoming city budget. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: building better communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Doug's For Your Consideration item: https://www.wired.com/story/pakistan-digital-database-family-design/

Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Kiemia Rezagian discussing road safety in Windsor, the Stage 2 Megahospital consultation, vaccination mandates at the City of Windsor and a statement by Councillor Fred Francis at the Ward 1 meeting that raised eyebrows among some observers.

Jon and Doug are joined by Workforce WindsorEssex CEO Justin Falconer and local researcher and podcaster Frazier Fathers to talk about local labour market trends and what they might mean for the future. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities.

A jam-packed, supersized show this week as Jon and Doug are joined by Julian Villafuerte and Jessica Bondy of Activate Transit Windsor-Essex to talk about their new initiative. This show also features an interview with Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin on the changes coming to Riverside Drive and why you shouldn't call it a road diet. Rose City Politics records live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities

On this show Don, Jon and Doug weigh in on the new budget tool for residents and review issues that came up at this week's council meeting. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Your panel is Don, Jon, and Doug. On the Show: ONTARIO 2021 Municipal Democracy Index Windsor Works implementation Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to apologize for comments about immigrants and ‘the dole’ Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Pat, Jon, and Doug talk about the departure of Ron Dunn from the Mission, the return of Windsor ward meetings and the latest on regional transit. Rose City Politics broadcasts live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

The panel this week is Don, Jon and Doug. They cover the delay of the riverfront canopy debate, this week's Provincial throne speech and the lifting of restrictions including public dancing by WECHU.

Don, Jon, and Doug talk about the proposed Festival Plaza canopy, a new high school name in Amherstburg, and US helicopters making a nuisance of themselves in Riverside neighbourhoods. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

On this super-sized episode Pat, Don, Jon and Doug dissect the federal election results in the region. Support us at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities

Regular panelists Jon, Pat and Doug are joined by a trio of partisans from the three local ridings to break down the federal election from a local and national perspective. Our guests are New Democrat Carolyn Davies for Essex, Conservative Denise Ghanam for Windsor-Tecumseh, and Liberal Damien O'Brien for Windsor West.

The Windsor Law Centre For Cities is hosting forums on city issues in the federal election. Windsor-Tecumseh candidates Cheryl Hardcastle and Irek Kusmierczyk took part in this forum moderated by Rich Garton.

Jon, Don, and Doug welcome Ward 4 Councillor Chris Holt to the show for a wide-ranging discussion on the politics and policy of urban density. Please support us by becoming a patreon subscriber at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. We appear in print monthly in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind Support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

The Windsor Law Centre For Cities is hosting forums on city issues in the federal election. Windsor West candidates Brian Masse and Sandra Pupatello took part in this forum moderated by Rich Garton.

Don and Doug reference a bunch of '70s pop culture Jon has never heard of and talk about school board and municipal vaccination policy. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities

Jon, Doug and guest panelist Frazier Fathers talk about rent increases in Windsor, a First Nation Chief calling for the Town of Amherstburg to change it's name, and a feasibility study for a Ward 9 library. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

Don, Jon and Doug discuss the Mayor's federal election platform for the City, the City of Windsor's vaccine mandate and the upcoming resumption of full transit service in Windsor. RCP is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

Don, Jon, and Doug talk about recent events in Amherstburg politics and take a look at the continuing controversy over the City of Windsor's anti-racism initiative. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Become a supporter of the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

A special edition of RCP featuring live audio from the Windsor Ontarians on the Move event. Melinda Munro is the moderator with panelists Mike Moffatt, Lori Atkinson, Rino Bortolin, Eric Hill, Ami Patel, and Hugo Vega.

Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about Diversity committee pushback on the new anti-racism initiative, the newly-approved city-led homeless shelter, and consultation for an upgraded University Avenue. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities.

Jon, Pat, and Doug are joined by Leslie McCurdy, Acting Chair of the Windsor-Essex Black Council to review the debate and vote around Windsor's $200,000 anti-racism initiative.

Jon, Don and Doug discuss: - Mayor lobbies Ottawa on 'urgent' need for more COVID-related funding - Windsor pursues homeless services hub - Darcie Renaud's Roseland column RCP is brought to you thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Jon, Pat and Doug break down debates around budgeting and City of Windsor corporate reorganization from the July 5th City Council meeting, plus For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

This week local developers Rhys Trenhaille and Sinisha Simich join Jon and Doug to talk about the impact the city's CIP program has had on their projects. Later, we review the latest update on the Adie Knox / UWindsor pool story and finally talk about the new immigration pilot program under consideration for Windsor.

Guest panelist Darcie Renaud joins Pat, Jon and Doug to discuss items from the most recent council meeting: - Adie Knox debate - Councillor Sleiman's open mic - CAO Jason Reynar's report on City administration

On this episode Jon and Doug are joined by Mary Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute for a chat about this week's CUI x Windsor and the challenges and opportunities facing cities in Canada. Later, we talk about Mayor Dilkens' comments on vaccination on a local radio show this morning.

Tonight John Liedkte, Pat Papadeas and Doug Sartori discuss 🏛️🏊 UWindsor and City of Windsor proposed Adie Knox rehab/pool closure/Lancer Pool use, & a very short public comment period 💉🇨🇦Mayor Drew Dilkens' feud with MP Irek Kusmierczyk over 🇺🇲 vaccine

The panel this time is Jon, Don and Doug. Tonight on the show: - Dilkens' vaccine waitlist - Sandpoint Beach EA - Neighours outraged over Walkerville condo plans Rose City Politics is brought to you by LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Tonight on the show Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Melinda Munro. The panel discusses the Mayor's push for cross-border vaccinations, supervised injection sites moving forward, and a proposal for Transit Windsor service in Amherstburg. Rose City Politics is brought to you by LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

The panel tonight is Don, Jon and Doug. We discuss the Essex Town Council vote to impose the recommended penalties on Chris Vander Doelen, Mayor Dilkens' push for cross-border vaccinations, and the new Transit Windsor mask policy. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon and Doug are joined by RCP alumnus and Ward 9 City Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about the Windsor Express' bid for Windsor Arena and the global microchip shortage and its impact on Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/rosecitypolitics.

Tonight on the show Pat, Jon and Doug are joined by Bird Canada CEO Stewart Lyons to talk about the rollout of the new Windsor electric scooter program. Later, we discuss the news that the 0% property tax increase promised at budget time has become a 2.4% increase for residential properties, and a Hey, County Politics segment focused on recent events in Essex. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/rosecitypolitics.

In this special interview we're joined by Jane's Walk organizer (and RCP alumnus) Sarah Morris to talk about the 2021 festival happening May 7th and 8th. Find out more at https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/

Tonight the panel discusses Windsor Mayor Dilkens' second quarantine and vaccine refusal. Later, we welcome Ward 3 Windsor city councillor police service board member Rino Bortolin. Finaly, the return of "For Your Consideration" Check out videos on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6c0UCf_TbA0_G501h9mrXQ Access exclusive content by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest in the ongoing Chris Vander Doelen saga, WEEDC's appearance at City Council and try out a new segment: For Your Consideration.

University of Windsor Geospatial Analyst Carina Luo joins Jon and Doug to talk about her work developing a map showing pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccination and demographic details about neighborhoods. Check out the map here: https://uwindsor.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9d91721a9b084cb5a7c9f38c9c20855c

Councillor Gary Kaschak joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about speed limits and traffic calming in the City of Windsor and Windsor's high ranking for vulnerability to automation. Related links: https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/mayor-pitches-1m-alternative-to-citywide-speed-limit-reduction-from-50-to-40-km-h?fbclid=IwAR3qBXPAYSHkHJ3AiNyDVHZ-S2taAUzYR0XstL5hR7k0AP1VJ56o6-Udy3M https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/committee-recommends-40-km-h-on-windsor-s-residential-streets-1.5361623?cache=bxbkhrrewsuq%3FclipId%3D740678 https://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=11095 Rose City Politics appears monthly in print in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Be sure to read our monthly column which dives deep into a local Windsor issue. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

On the show: 1. City outsourcing contract cancelled 2. A hate symbol at a local hospital and authoritarian populism 3. Spring Garden expropriation ruling Rose City Politics appears monthly in print in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Be sure to read our monthly column which dives deep into a local Windsor issue. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

Don, Jon, Pat and Doug are the panel tonight. 1. Downtown Mission McDougall location pulled 2. E-scooters Approved in Windsor 3. #WeCantWait Buys Front Page of Windsor Star 4. ERCA grilled by council re: phising scam; no push for further investigation Rose City Politics appears monthly in print in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Be sure to read our monthly column which dives deep into a local Windsor policy issue. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

Don, Jon and Doug discuss a condo development in South Windsor, local entries in the annual Sunshine List and the provincial budget release announcing $10 million dollars to advance the megahospital plan.

In this special interview, Jon chats with Auto Parts Manufacturer's Association President Flavio Volpe about the industry's COVID-19 response, Project Arrow and its Windsor connections.

Pat, Jon and Doug are joined by Downtown Mission Executive Director Ron Dunn for an extended discussion of the Mission's recent COVID-19 outbreaks, his decision to open in defiance of a WECHU order, and the ongoing war of words between Dunn and the Mayor's office.

On this special episode, Dr. Natalie Delia Deckard and Sarah Mushtaq join Jon to discuss the recently-released Windsor Police Use of Force Report.