With recent news coverage that Windsor’s downtown has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country, an expected exodus on well known anchor hospitality institutions, and the recently approved Strengthen The Core downtown revitalization plan, the Rose City Politics panel opines on the state of the downtown core and what it means for Windsor more broadly.
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Rose City Politics opines on Windsor’s derelict spaces.
Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion: “why do we even have school boards anymore?”. Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a word and considers the streetcar location, once again.
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese.
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the impact of the hospital system hack, ward boundary reviews, and tactical bench removal.
For October 2023, the panel opines on City of Windsor Councillors and grades each one for the 2023 Rose City Politics City Council Report Card.
On this show Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about a proposed portfolio system for Windsor councillors, a fresh coat of paint for a downtown eyesore, and a decision on the Jackson Park bandshell.
Jon, Melinda and Doug look at a request for transparency around the use of strong mayor powers and the idea of a dedicated phone line for social services.
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens’ new chief of staff, 2022 candidate financial disclosures, and a curious choice of typeface in City documents.
SafePoint, Windsor Essex’s first Consumption Treatment Site, will open without delay following a 7-4 city council vote Monday afternoon.
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