Rose City Politics

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 BizXM...

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/RoseCityPoli...

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 o...

Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug are in the virtual studio tonight discussing: DMAF disinfo and debate Downtown: crime, arrests, what's next? QR codes to reduce panhandling 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 RoseCi...

Jon, Melinda and Doug are in studio tonight to discuss: Positive economic indicators for Windsor Windsor Police Service presence at Council meetings An update on the efforts by some on Council to stall WECHU's proposed CTS site 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...

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...

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 an...

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 Bet...

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 BizXMa...

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 Bet...

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...

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.co...

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 ou...

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 RoseCityP...

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/R...

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 Pa...