Episode 8.03 – Steve Salmons CEO Port of Windsor

Steve Salmons is President and CEO of Port Windsor (since 2018), Ontario’s third largest port.  He has held several previous leadership roles including General Manager for the City of Windsor, Director of Community Services and Development at Lakeshore, and CEO of the Windsor Public Library.  For several years, Steve was a senior advisor to several … Continue reading Episode 8.03 – Steve Salmons CEO Port of Windsor

Episode 8.02 – Angelo Marignani – Ward 7 Councillcor the City of Windsor

Angelo Marignani was born and raised in Windsor by his immigrant parents, Franco and Felicia. Angelo attended and graduated from the University of Windsor earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating, Angelo travelled to Tokyo, Japan, where he worked and lived for eight years. In Japan, Angelo was a teacher and a human resource … Continue reading Episode 8.02 – Angelo Marignani – Ward 7 Councillcor the City of Windsor

Episode 8.01 – Crystal Meloche, Mayor of the Town of Lasalle

Crystal Meloche is the proud first female Mayor of LaSalle, currently serving in her first term. With a passion for her community, she has dedicated over a decade of service to the Town of LaSalle. Crystal first ran for municipal office in 2010, securing a seat on the town council and serving two terms before … Continue reading Episode 8.01 – Crystal Meloche, Mayor of the Town of Lasalle

2024 Population Data

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Budget Update – Wild Speculation!

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A Few Thoughts on the 2025 Municipal Budget

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Things I am Watching in 2025

As I am off of most social media the best way to know when I post something is to subscribe. Although I do occasionally cross post to platforms, I am making an effort to stay off most platforms in 2025. So you subscribe to the blog with your email, every post (typos and all) will … Continue reading Things I am Watching in 2025

Books I read in 2024 & books I should read in 2025

As I am off of most social media the best way to know when I post something is to subscribe. Although I do occasionally cross post to platforms, my efforts (shaped by some of the reading below) to stay off those platforms in 2025. So you can subscribe to the blog with your email and … Continue reading Books I read in 2024 & books I should read in 2025

Back at it?!?!?!

Part of the reason why I have been so quiet here is I have been busy working on a submission for the Hunter Prize which is provided by the Hub.ca. Ten finalists were selected from over 300 applicants, with each finalist asked to craft an Op-Ed and a longer research essay. It was an honour … Continue reading Back at it?!?!?!

Council Watching – A Test

I am kicking around the idea of a City Council Agenda - Top 3 Things that peak my interest. Some AI help was used to create this. A quick test for the July 22nd Council Meeting. Let me know your thoughts - thinking about this being a Newsletter that is emailed to subscribers and not … Continue reading Council Watching – A Test