Tag: Kieran McKenzie
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Premier Ford to require cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses proposed legislation requiring cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes that remove vehicle lanes.
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Cyclist charged post-collision with city vehicle reminder that all road users must follow laws
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discuss a cyclist charged for running a red after colliding with a vehicle a reminder why all road users must follow laws.
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How to make Windsor more attractive for young families
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses why Windsor needs to focus on community development, affordability & transit to attract & retain young families.
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AM800 Roundtable with Kieran McKenzie, Peter Hrastovec, & Syx Langeman
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie, Peter Hrastovec, & Syx Langeman discuss 311 issues, the housing crisis, local charities, & political discourse.
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Windsor’s Symbol of Friendship Display honours & recognize Windsor’s twin cities
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses Windsor’s Symbol of Friendship Display that honours & recognizes Windsor’s official global twin cities.
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Ontario considers revising housing start process after cities raised concerns
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses the province considering revising how it counts housing starts after cities raised concerns of under counting.
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Windsor has splash-pads, a beach, cooling centres and…11 working outdoor drinking fountains
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses if Windsor’s 11 outdoor drinking fountains are enough during extreme heat days & what else the city offers.
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After two monthly opioid alerts, should the consumption & treatment site reopen?
MPP Andrew Dowie & councillor Andrew Dowie discusses if SafePoint CTS should reopen following two monthly opioid alerts and what the province’s role is.
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AM800 Roundtable w/ Kieran McKenzie, Molly Allaire, & Craig Pearson
Local health alert opioid-related ODs spurs alert, Ottawa won’t say if alleged foreign-conspiring MPs to be revealed, EV hesitation, & a grocery price cap.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald – April 29, 2024
Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald discuss EV infrastructure, Ontario banning cell phones in class, & Windsor’s NFL draft party.
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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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The Knob’s Downtown
A councillor wants a Transit Windsor service delivery report, Art Windsor Essex auctioning off some works, & the public-school board faces a deficit.
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Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Premier Ford’s announcement that Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right.
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Windsor has worst transit in…Canada?!
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses Amalgamated Transit Union’s International Vice President saying Windsor’s transit system is the worst in Canada.
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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 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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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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AM800 TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Jon Liedtke, Jada Mallot and Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie join Dan MacDonald to discuss The AM800 CKLW News Poll, Safe Point CTS closure, NYE and more!
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Sherry Bondy and Kieran McKenzie
Jon Liedtke, Town of Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, & Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie join Dan MacDonald to talk traffic calming, conspiracy theories, & more.
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Thursday Roundtable with Irene Moore Davis & Kieran McKenzie
Thursday’s Roundtable with Irene Moore Davis & Kieran McKenzie discuss The AM800 CKLW Newspoll, homebuying & wedding registries, healthcare innovation
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Majority of Essex County municipalities against regional waste and organics collection
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses what the majority of Essex County municipalities voting against regional waste and organics collection means.
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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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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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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie & Jeff Denomme discuss a new poutinerie, whether politicians read, increased Windsor parking costs, & backyard chickens.
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👖👖👖with Kieran McKenzie
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.
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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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RCP SHOW: Booze Bucks Baby
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.
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BIA Brouhaha II: BIApocalypse (RCP episode)
Ford City BIA chair Shane Potvin & Ward 9 city councillor Kieran McKenzie join Melinda, Kiemia, & Jon to discuss Windsor City Council taking over all nine BIAs & refusing to seat their elected members, what comes next, & how this affects local morale.
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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 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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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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RCP SHOW: Nu Q Lear
Doug and Jon are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss his election campaign and the landscape on Council moving forward.
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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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2023 BIKE TO WORK
Kieran McKenzie (Ward 9 councillor & Windsor Bicycling Committee chair) discusses 2023 BIKE TO WORK and cycling infrastructure in Windsor.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Popular downtown Windsor restaurant closing
On a Facebook post on Sunday, owner of Rino’s Kitchen Josh Fraser announced the restaurant will be closing at the end of January.