Council Conversations
A podcast speaking to municipal politicians, community leaders and experts on the opportunities and challenges in Southwestern Ontario. We tell the stories of individuals, communities, and regions in the context of better understanding an under explored part of Canada.
Episodes
April 24, 2025 • 36 mins
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 both in Lucan and Middlesex. She is a Board member for the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and also sits as a Board M...
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April 10, 2025 • 30 mins
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 Woodstock Lions Club and OPP Auxiliary.
Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, Jerry’s family means everythin...
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 Woodstock Lions Club and OPP Auxiliary.
Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, Jerry’s family means everythin...
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March 27, 2025 • 23 mins
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 to follow in their footsteps.
Neil lives in Listowel with his wife Amelia and their sons Everett, Duncan, a...
Neil lives in Listowel with his wife Amelia and their sons Everett, Duncan, a...
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March 20, 2025 • 46 mins
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 of Brant Council Government Relations Committee, in addition to sitting on t...
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March 13, 2025 • 29 mins
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 on and chairs several boards and committees for the Town of Tillsonburg. He is: Chai...
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March 6, 2025 • 31 mins
Joe Bachetti is Tecumseh's Deputy Mayor and Deputy Warden for the County of Essex. He first entered municipal politics at the age of 28 and has been elected or acclaimed the past ten terms totalling over three decades. He has served as a municipal councillor for 20 years 1994-2014, and now as Deputy Mayor 2014 to present.
Joe is a retired school principal and is very active in his community. He is the second Vice President of the Gi...
Joe is a retired school principal and is very active in his community. He is the second Vice President of the Gi...
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February 27, 2025 • 28 mins
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 Cabinet Ministers in Ontario, including the Minister of Finance. He began his profes...
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February 20, 2025 • 44 mins
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 personnel for NCB, Nova, and Mitsubishi Industries. In 1998, Angelo returned to Windsor where he b...
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February 13, 2025 • 28 mins
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 being acclaimed as Deputy Mayor in 2018. Her leadership and commitment to her town led to her election as Mayor, where she c...
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May 2, 2024 • 30 mins
Mayor Amy Martin has Norfolk County in her blood. A Norfolk County native, Martin graduated from Port Dover Composite School before attaining her degree in Psychology at York University in Toronto.
Upon earning her degree, Martin returned to Norfolk where she worked in the not-for-profit sector across Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Amy currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Port Dover Foundation. In 2018, Martin be...
Upon earning her degree, Martin returned to Norfolk where she worked in the not-for-profit sector across Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Amy currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Port Dover Foundation. In 2018, Martin be...
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April 25, 2024 • 49 mins
A determined problem-solver, Andrew Dowie is driven to deliver tangible results for Windsor and Tecumseh.
Andrew was elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh on June 2, 2022, and serves with the Progressive Conservative government caucus. He was appointed as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on March 28, 2024, and was previously the Parliamentary Assistant ...
Andrew was elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh on June 2, 2022, and serves with the Progressive Conservative government caucus. He was appointed as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on March 28, 2024, and was previously the Parliamentary Assistant ...
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April 19, 2024 • 24 mins
Mayor Kenneth Craig was raised on a dairy farm between Kincardine and Tiverton, On. Along with his wife and five children, he pursued a career in dairy farming before moving into the town of Kincardine. He enjoys sports, music, history, and people.Mayor Craig had served three terms as a councillor in the Municipality of Kincardine before successfully running for the position of mayor in the 2022 municipal election.
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April 11, 2024 • 45 mins
Fred was raised in South Windsor where he attended Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Holy Names Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (combined honours History/Political Science) from Western University in 2003 and studied at the University of Windsor, earning both a Master of Arts degree (History) in 2006 and a Bachelor of Education degree in 2009.
Prior to being elected to Windsor City Council in 2014, ...
Prior to being elected to Windsor City Council in 2014, ...
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April 4, 2024 • 35 mins
Kathryn is a first term Town of Aylmer councillor and a long-term resident of the community. As a dedicated mother, she understands the importance of family, community, and a diverse representation of town council. Kathryn has tremendous pride and commitment for the community of Aylmer. She volunteers and serves for several community groups including; Municipal Finance Committee, EECC Board of Governance, Terrace Lodge Redevelopmen...
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February 29, 2024 • 25 mins
Morgaine is a first term Central Elgin councillor in the ward her family has called home for eight generations. She lives in Sparta with her children - Elliot, Robin, and Sage.
As a member of council, Morgaine serves on the boards for Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and Central Elgin's Not for Profit Housing board. She is also a director on the board of Nokee Kwe, an indigenous-led employment and education centre in nearby Lond...
As a member of council, Morgaine serves on the boards for Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and Central Elgin's Not for Profit Housing board. She is also a director on the board of Nokee Kwe, an indigenous-led employment and education centre in nearby Lond...
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February 22, 2024 • 27 mins
Driven to improve lives and strengthen community, Kelly has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years. She is an award-winning communicator who received her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2003 and is an alumna of King’s University College and Western University. Kelly values inclusion, equity, clear-eyed compassion and leading by example.
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February 15, 2024 • 48 mins
Alysson Storey is a first-term municipal Councillor for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, representing Ward 6 Chatham. In addition to her Council role, she is a senior communications and planning professional with over two decades working in the public, private and non-profit sectors both across Canada and Europe. In 2017, Alysson turned personal tragedy into advocacy, successfully securing a $1Billion life-saving infrastructure pr...
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February 8, 2024 • 32 mins
Cathy Miller is a first term Mayor of one of Ontario's smallest Municipalities; the Township of Pelee. She calls Pelee Island home and runs a 10 room Inn alongside husband Kevin and pouncing pup, Jody.
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You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvo or http://twitter.com/frazier_fathers
The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversati...
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February 1, 2024 • 39 mins
The Friends of Ojibway Prairie is a registered charity and volunteer organization dedicated to promoting public awareness of the Ojibway Prairie Complex and its unique biological, cultural and historical importance. The Friends work closely with the City of Windsor and Ontario Parks to provide assistance with educational programs, special events and restoration projects.
For more information: www.friendsofojibwayprairie.com; friends...
For more information: www.friendsofojibwayprairie.com; friends...
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January 19, 2024 • 35 mins
A special episode of Council Conversations where in 2 minutes - 6 City Councillors and 9 Community Leaders share their priorities and key items for the City of Windsor Budget 2024
Conversation Participants
Renaldo Augstino – Ward 3 Councillor
Gary Kaschak – Ward 8 Councillor
Fiona Coughlin - CEO, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex
Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin – Executive Director Downtown Mission
Joyce Zuk – Executive Director Family Servi...
Conversation Participants
Renaldo Augstino – Ward 3 Councillor
Gary Kaschak – Ward 8 Councillor
Fiona Coughlin - CEO, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex
Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin – Executive Director Downtown Mission
Joyce Zuk – Executive Director Family Servi...
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