Rose City Politics

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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 int...

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.

Don, Jon and Doug are joined by Amherstburg Councillor Don McArthur to talk about the town and the recent acts of vandalism at the home of Mayor Aldo DiCarlo.

Don, Jon and Doug are joined by Darcie Renaud to talk about rental unit licensing, Windsor Police issuing naloxone to officers, and the prospect of a new Windsor drag strip.