Cathy Burghardt-Jesson has been Mayor of Lucan Biddulph since 2014.  She was first elected to local council in 2010.  In her role as Mayor, she also sits on Middlesex County Council and has served as Warden of the County for three (3) terms (2020, 2021 & 2023).  Cathy sits on a number of municipal committees … Continue reading Episode 8.09 Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan Biddulph

Mayor Jerry Acchione was elected Mayor in 2022, after serving on Woodstock City Council since 2014. Jerry has long been a passionate advocate for the City of Woodstock. He is an active member of the community and has proudly supported hundreds of organizations and events over the years as a volunteer coach, member of the … Continue reading Episode 8.08 – Mayor Jerry Acchione – Mayor of Woodstock

Neil was first elected to Council in the 2018 Election, and was re-elected in the 2022 Election, representing the Listowel Ward of North Perth. Neil comes from a family with a long history of public service, his Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father all served as Reeve of the Former Township of Greenock, and Neil is proud … Continue reading Episode 8.07 – Neil Anstett – Councillor in the Municipality of North Perth

Jennifer Kyle is a municipal councillor in the County of Brant serving in her first term. She believes strongly inter-governmental relationships and advocacy are integral to the economic success of her municipality and the greater South-Central Ontario Region. Jenn has made this a priority for her first term on council, spearheading and chairing the County … Continue reading Episode 8.06 – Jennifer Kyle – Ward 1 the County of Brant

Chris Parker was born and raised in Tillsonburg, Chris is a second-term councillor for the Town of Tillsonburg. Chris attended Glendale High School in Tillsonburg and then attended Durham College where he got his diploma in Law and Security Administration.  Chris is the alternate for Tillsonburg Town Council at Oxford County Council. He also serves … Continue reading Episode 8.05 – Councillor Chris Parker – Town of Tillsonburg

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

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

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