Windsor City Council

Tonight we're talking endorsements, specifically the Windsor District Labor Council's endorsement for the 2026 municipal election.

Labor Council has endorsed 15 candidates across Windsor-Essex, including six candidates for Windsor City Council.

And if you're looking at that list thinking, OK, what exactly does that mean? That's what we're going to be talking about tonight.

The Windsor District Labor Council says it represents more than 32,000 union members through 38 affiliated locals.

From studying under political thought leaders such as Francis Fukuyama to volunteering with local politicians and learning aside educators on Parliament Hill, public service has been a part of my journey.

journey.I'm Natasha Fagali, as you know, and I'm running for Windsor City Council in Ward 5, which is also my home.

I bring a combination of education, international experience, business leadership, community service, and advocacy for women and youth.

My years of service and the recognition I have received along the way have exposed me to different perspectives and taught me the importance of bringing diversity of thought.

Thank you, Hiral.

Good evening, everyone.

My name is Victoria Soluade, and I'm a candidate for Windsor City Council Ward 7.

I'm a small business owner, a regulated Canadian immigration consultant, a political science student at the University of Windsor, and a mother of three adult children, and someone who's been involved in the community in many ways.

I'm Pat Papadeas, and I'm your host for this one.

Today we're talking to Ken Acton, who is running for Windsor City Council in Ward 5.

Ken and I actually go back quite a ways.

We were colleagues at St. Clair College for many years, where Ken has been a professor of architectural technology for nearly 30 years.

Um, don't be modest here.

What has your personal experience taught you that is relevant to being a city councilor? Um, but also, you know, a-and another way, what do you think you bring i-in terms of your unique experience to Windsor City Council?

Wow.

Um, you know, hearing it all at once kind of surprises me a little bit at times.

Right.

You know, you're coming into an open seat election rather than, you know, challenging an incumbent.

But in your assessment, you know, o- of how Windsor City Council has governed, what are some things or any one thing that you think Windsor City Council should either stop doing or start doing or do differently? What's your assessment of, you know, up to now?

That's a great question.

With an update from WindsorNewsToday.ca, I'm Mark Brown.

Windsor City Council is supporting 130 locally based WSIB workers whose jobs are being relocated.

Councilor Kieran McKenzie says this move will affect more than just the employees.

The removal of 131 well-paying public sector job strips, crucial economic stability away from the Windsor community and threatens to cause severe delays.

And with that, let's get on with tonight's conversation.

Tonight, we're joined by Fred Francis, who has represented Ward 1 on Windsor City Council since 2014 and is now seeking the mayor's chair.

Excuse me.

after three terms as a City Councillor.