I can appreciate the tough job that City Councillor's have, stewards of taxpayers dollars they have to make tough decision about how to spend the dollars collected from citizens. This was why I was surprised to read today that work had already begun for the new City Hall. Council narrowly voted 6-5 (Mayor casting the … Continue reading Opportunity Costs of City Hall
Community Centres
Parking; Hair Cuts; Not-for-profits; and Water World – Updated
Update I was contacted by an employee of Windsor Pride who provided that their rent is approximately $1,000 per month plus utilities, not $1 per month as reported in some media. Canada South Festival Network does pay $1 per month plus utilities. This new information doesn't really change the situation the Pride and CSFN are … Continue reading Parking; Hair Cuts; Not-for-profits; and Water World – Updated
Community Hubs in Windsor – Consolidation vs Diversification
Schools, libraries and community centres fulfill vital roles in our community, acting as hubs where people gather, access services and programming as well as being as an anchor for neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, our city is facing a challenge in that these facilities are beginning to disappear. On the surface, there are two overriding challenges that need to be … Continue reading Community Hubs in Windsor – Consolidation vs Diversification
Article in the Windsor Star
This week I penned an Op-ed piece that appeared in the Windsor Star. You can read it here: