Alison has always had a strong interest in rural economic development and local tourism. She started her own business Warwick Equestrian Development Inc. in 1997. As an equine Canada certified coach she taught for many years as well as running a large boarding business and hosting annual horse shows. Alison also was a 4 H horse club … Continue reading Episode 5.03 – Mayor Alison Warwick – Mayor of Thames Centre/Warden of Middlesex County

Zachary Spicer is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University. He was previously the Director of Research and Outreach with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, an Assistant Professor at Brock University and a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Smart … Continue reading Episode 5.02 – Dr. Zachary Spicer

Aldo DiCarlo (Born: October 26th, 1967) Personal Information Lifelong Amherstburg resident - Grew up on the predominantly Italian immigrant street, Texas Road.  Lived there until marrying and moving to Richmond Street, Amherstburg. Childhood friends with Laura Elaine (Levack) DiCarlo, who eventually dated and married.  We both moved from our parents’ house to our home on … Continue reading Episode 5.01 – Aldo DiCarlo – Mayor of Amherstburg

Stephen MacKenzie is the President and CEO of Invest WindsorEssex responsible for advancing economic development to grow and sustain prosperity in Southwest Ontario, Canada. He has spent 27 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia and now Ontario. Prior to joining IWE, he served as the Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise … Continue reading Episode 4.04 – Stephen Mackenzie – President and CEO of Invest Windsor-Essex

Al Strathdee was first elected Mayor in 2014 and is now serving his second term. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, with an Honours BA in History and Political Science and also is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education. Al is a business  small operator and has … Continue reading Episode 4.02 – Al Strathdee Mayor of St Marys

Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Mayor McNamara and his family have called Tecumseh home since 1981. After working at Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. as a Power Engineer for 28 years, Gary retired in 2011. He has been married to Heather for 47 years, is the father of two grown sons, and proud grandfather … Continue reading Episode 4.01 – Mayor Gary McNamara – Mayor the Town of Tecumseh and Warden Essex County

A look back on Season 3, the year and ahead on the podcast for 2022. You can listen at the link below on your favourite podcasting platform. You can listen here.

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos was first elected to Municipal Council in 1997 where he served two terms as a Councillor before becoming Kingsville’s first Deputy Mayor to be elected at large following the municipal amalgamations of Kingsville with the former Townships of Gosfield North and Gosfield South. Nelson Santos was elected Mayor of Kingsville in … Continue reading Episode 3.11 – Mayor Nelson Santos – Kingsville Ontario

Amy Martin is a 33 year old, first term, municipal councillor for Ward 6 (Port Dover) in Norfolk County. Amy campaigned on being accessible and communicating with constituents and won with over 50% of the vote in her community. She’s the first female representative for ward 6.  Teaser Tune in for the full conversation Thursday … Continue reading Episode 3.10 – Councillor Amy Martin, Ward 6 -Norfolk County

Brent Rose/Global News Aakash Desai moved to Canada in 2006 at the age of 15. Since then he has been a proud resident of Grey Highlands. He got involved in the public sphere in 2011 when he was elected to the Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce Board. He was elected Vice-President in 2013. On April … Continue reading Episode 3.09 – Deputy Mayor Aakash Desai – Municipality of Grey Highlands