Tag: drew dilkens
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A Streetcar Named Controversy: Lawsuit ensnares council
Allegations of corruption surround the Legacy Beacon Streetcar’s actual costs, & Ward 9’s Kieran McKenzie discusses his thoughts & trust in government.
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KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric, Ontario’s Budget, anti-Israel propaganda, & MPs’ pensions
KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric with Mayor Dilkens, Ontario’s Budget with local MPPs, anti-Israelists with Warren Kinsella, & MPs’ pensions with Lydia Miljan.
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Mayor Dilkens takes issue with federal Housing Minister saying fourplex homes are illegal
Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Jon Liedtke to discuss federal housing minister Sean Fraser’s claim some politicians want fourplexes to “remain illegal to build”.
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Episode 2
Episode 2 contains appearances on Toronto’s Newstalk Tonight with Jim Richards and The Dan MacDonald Show, as well as the latest Rose City Politics.
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Cowboy Jim Morrison
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.
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Penis Bush Memorial Streetcar
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.
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Night Day Darkness Eclipse
Full house on the show with Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talking about the city budget, the latest in the housing debate, a potential Transit Windsor strike, and the upcoming eclipse.
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The Garage Majal of Curling Rinks
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal, a cap on student visas, & a prominent move in the community.
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Ward 2 Costante: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Ward 3 Agostino: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Ward 9 McKenzie: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Lame Goose Pun
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese.
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Watch out for Snow Needles
Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about outsourcing and asset sales, ongoing drama around federal housing funds, and funding the arts in Windsor.
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Mayor Drew Dilkens on the 2024 Windsor Budget & Strong Mayor powers
Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens discusses the 2024 Windsor Budget and his use of Strong Mayor Powers to set it.
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Leap Bridge
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.
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Renaldo Agostino: Should city council revisit $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection?
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses whether Windsor city council should revist the $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection.
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MP Kusmierczyk on sparring over housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses his recent online sparring match over federal housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE with Greg Lemay, Kim Willis and Serena Ellwood
Thursday’s Roundtable discuss convenience store alcohol sales, Mayor Dilkens blasting Ottawa over Ambassador Bridge Blockade fees, Kingsville Christmas light issues, & a new downtown boutique hotel.
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MP Kusmierczyk responds to Mayor Dilkens’ accusation feds are shortchanging Windsor blockade reimbursement
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses Mayor Dilkens’ accusation the feds are shortchanging Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement.
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All Aboard the Lego Train
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.
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Open the Book Bay Doors
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.
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Zero Vision with Lori “The Weapon” Newton
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.
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Shack People Know They’re Shack People
Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss political rebranding at all levels of government.
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STRONG MAYOR POWERS debate with Councillor Kieran McKenzie & MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie & Windsor Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discuss whether STRONG MAYOR POWERS are necessary.
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Don’t Read the Dearborn Independent
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.
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PREMIER FORD EXTENDS STRONG MAYOR LEGISLATION TO WINDSOR
Windsor Ward 2 City Councillor Fabio Costante shares his thoughts on the Strong Mayor Legislation coming to Windsor.
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Doin’ it the French Way
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest developments on the Stellantis / LG Battery Plant.
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Nice Battery Plant You Got There…
Jon, Melinda and Doug dissect the drama surrounding the NextStar (Stellantis/LGES) EV Battery Plant investment.
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What About Zalev’s?
Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug discuss Mayor Dilkens’ recent interview in the Narwhal Magazine about change in Windsor and the trade-offs between development and environment, building homes, industry, and a hospital near or on the Sandwich South lands, which leads all sorts of places.
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Comic Sans Council
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.
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Proper Terminology Only
Jon, Doug and Melinda talk about the 2023 Windsor Budget council meeting, Ward 1 Fred Francis vs. Everyone, Windsor’s new CAO Joe Mancina, and Roseland Curling on the cutting board.
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RCP SHOW: We Still Haven’t Started the Show
Doug, Don, Melinda, and Jon talk about city council remuneration, ABC remuneration, and an expected 5% tax increase…BUT, maybe not if Mayor Dilkens can SAVE THE DAY
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AM800 CKLW: Tuesday Roundtable with Lisa Valente, Melinda Munro, & Adriano Ciotoli
An expected 5% tax hike, Mayor Dilkens’ 2022 travel expenses, Windsor bans TikTok on city devices & Avril Lavigne kicks Greenbelt protestor off JUNO stage.
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ROSE CITY POLITICS: MP Kusmierczyk says Mayor’s flooding funding claims unfounded & feds funded region at unprecedented national levels
MP Kusmierczyk says Mayor Dilkens’ flooding funding claims unfounded and the federal government has funded the region at unprecedented national levels.
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Rose City Politics: MPP Andrew Dowie helps alleviate SafePoint CTS ‘delay’ concerns
MPP Andrew Dowie’s office says they’re not aware of any “concerns or delays” regarding the CTS application provincially.
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Dilkens accuses health unit of CTS bait-&-switch, & attacks colleagues in process
Mayor Drew Dilkens is accusing the health unit of bait-and-switch and in doing so is attacking his council colleagues. Let’s get real about the facts.
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RCP SHOW: It Looks an Awful Lot Like Hypocrisy
Doug dives into local employment data and we talk what it means, Windsor Police are back at council meetings, & Mayor Dilkens accuses WECHU of Bait and Switch.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 9, 2023
A Windsor police officer defends his $50 convoy donation, Canada needs real discount grocery stores, & an Amherstburg artist sees benefits from Tiktok.
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The Next Chapter with Chris Holt
I sat down with former city councillor & mayoral candidate Chris Holt three months after the election to discuss his campaign, Windsor, & what comes next.
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RCP SHOW: Turbo and the Baconator
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.
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Rose City Politics: Turbo and the Baconator
The panel reviews the fallout from Councillor Agostino’s CTS motion, a possible anti-panhandling bylaw, and Transit Windsor buses running at capacity.
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The Politics of Consumption (sites)
Last year Windsor City Council approved the location and kicked the implementation process into high gear for a Safe Consumption Site. Today a newly elected city councillor is seeking to undo that progress and restart the process.
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Hamilton gets a “Bus Barn”? Why not “Garage Mahal”?
Hamilton issues bids for a $300mil transit “Bus Barn” garage that Mayor Dilkens calls a “Garage Mahal” for Windsor. Transit Windsor needs it; so what gives?
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Rose City Politics: The Marvelous Ms. Munro
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.
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Rose City Politics: Reeve of the Wasteland
Rose City Politics discuss the auto industry and Windsor’s economy, 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.
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Rose City Politics: 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
Doug and Jon did a rundown of the TOP 10 listened to episodes of ROSE CITY POLITICS for 2022 (from lowest to highest). 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…
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Rose City Politics: Fill em’ Up with Coney Dogs
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.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 25, 2022
Public Order Emergency Inquiry & local testimony; Premier Ford walks back some housing changes; Ontario’s 5 largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals.
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RCP SHOW: Shit Sucks, But It’s Not Your Fault
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.
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BIZ X Magazine: Ta-da! Windsor’s New City Council Has Been Decided
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 10 2022
Swearing is good for you; should masking requirements return?; Windsor rescinds vaccine policy; Kingsville kid receives Canadiens stick; TikTok’s voice revealed.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 8, 2022
CUPE education workers & Ontario back to bargaining (Siobhan Morris & Laura Walton); Public Order Emergency Inquiry (Drew Dilkens & Marco Mendicino); Blue Jackets consultant offers free consulting.
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RCP SHOW: Live from Maiden Lane
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. The panel discusses: Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the…
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BIZ X Magazine: New City Council Priorities
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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AM800: ELECTION ROUNDTABLE
Rose City Politics was invited by AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald to talk about the 2022 Windsor Municipal Election.
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RCP SHOW: Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate Recap and Analysis
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.
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RCP SHOW: Detroit River Shark Watch
Don, Jon and Doug are on board tonight for our usual election time segments: Ward 9 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.…
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Rose City Politics: Multiple multi-billion dollar corps weigh in on…Windsor’s mayor race?
Drew Dilkens’ campaign manager suggested someone ask LG & Stellantis their preference as to the mayor of Windsor. Rose City Politics did just that.
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RCP SHOW: Don Makes it Creepy
Don, Jon and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens’ health care announcement, break down municipal candidate sign wars, plus the Die Roller dictates we analyze Ward 8, 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…
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RCP Show: Back Door to the City
Jon, Don and Doug roll the Die Roller and break down Ward 10, 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…
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NATIONAL OBSERVER: Politicians can block you on Twitter. But should they?
In the era of social media, Canadians have more access to their elected officials than ever before. But, there is no legal precedent or policy enforcement in Canada that guides when an elected official can —or cannot — block a constituent.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Complaint Being Filed with City’s Integrity Commissioner Against Mayor Drew Dilkens
Complaint maintains Dilkens’ penchant for blocking constituents on social media contravenes the Discreditable Conduct section of Windsor’s Code of Conduct.
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DETROIT FREE PRESS: Recreational marijuana to be legal nationwide in Canada on Wednesday
Jon Liedtke, owner of Higher Limits cannabis lounge, talks about a place to smoke legal cannabis in downtown Windsor.
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WINDSOR STAR: Windsor won’t say no to pot — Mayor Dilkens
Windsor won’t say no to private pot retailers once such sales become legal in Ontario next April, Mayor Drew Dilkens told the Star Tuesday.
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Washington Post: Americans are expected to flock to Canada when cannabis becomes legal — but here’s how the U.S. border stands in the way
Recreational marijuana has been legal here in Washington state since 2014. Adults just a few miles away in Canada also will be able to legally buy and smoke marijuana for pleasure starting in October.
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Toronto Star: Americans are expected to flock to Canada when cannabis becomes legal — but here’s how the U.S. border stands in the way
Recreational marijuana has been legal here in Washington state since 2014. Adults just a few miles away in Canada also will be able to legally buy and smoke marijuana for pleasure starting in October.
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BLACKBURN: Integrity Commissioner Rules On Social Media Complaint Against Windsor’s Mayor
Windsor’s Integrity Commissioner, Bruce Elman considers the case closed, but the resident who made a complaint against Mayor Drew Dilkens is not so sure.
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CTV WINDSOR: Integrity commissioner closes social media case against Windsor mayor
Higher Limits owner Jon Liedtke is pondering his next move following a response from the city’s integrity commissioner.
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CBC WINDSOR: Matter ‘unresolved’ after integrity commissioner closes social media case against Windsor mayor: complainant
Mayor Drew Dilkens said he blocked Jon Liedtke because of ‘belligerent behaviour amounting to trolling’
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WINDSOR STAR: Jarvis: Integrity commissioner drops complaint against mayor
City council’s integrity commissioner quietly dropped an investigation into a complaint against Mayor Drew Dilkens one day before the deadline for such reports heading into the October election.
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WINDSOR STAR: Mayor the latest target of integrity commissioner complaint
Higher Limits owner and political commentator Jon Liedtke, whom the mayor blocked from his social media accounts about two years ago, filed an Integrity Commissioner complaint against the mayor.
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BLACKBURN: Windsor’s Integrity Commissioner Receives More Complaints
Two more complaints have been filed to Integrity Commissioner, Bruce Elman, one against Mayor Drew Dilkens, from Higher Limits co-owner Jon Liedtke regarding the mayor blocking him on social media.
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CBC WINDSOR: Dilkens ‘looks forward’ to integrity commissioner review of his social media practices
Jon Liedtke says Mayor Dilkens has blocked him and others on Twitter, Facebook
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CBC Windsor: Windsor Mayor’s comments on pot legalization has Denver buzzing
CBC Windsor – Feb 13 2017 Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens stands by comments he made about the “riff raff” on the streets of Denver during a recent visit, saying pot legalization in Canada could have similarly damaging results for his border city. His description of the people he saw, which was published in a Windsor Star…
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT: SHOPPING FOR VOTES: CITY COUNCIL STYLE
City council has been hijacked. It was hijacked before this council was sworn in, and it appears as if it will remain as such.
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT: WHEN TRIMMING THE FAT GOES TOO FAR
Windsor city councillors have 3 weeks to read, deliberate and seek input for the budget, and some councillors say it’s not enough time.
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CTV WINDSOR: Millson, Dilkens winners in ‘social media generation’ #VoteNowVoteThen debate
Mayoral candidates John Millson and Drew Dilkens each picked up wins at a debate targeting the so-called ‘social media generation.’
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The Urbanite: WHERE ARE ALL THE ESTABLISHMENT CANDIDATES?
With the entry of a third candidate into the mayoral foray, residents are left questioning just where the establishment candidates are for this fall’s municipal election.
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UWindsor Lance: Occupy Windsor – a Year Later
It’s been a year since Occupy Windsor established an alternative community in Senator David Croll Park near City Hall, and while the encampment may be gone, there are many who still embody its spirit.