The reality is that some people receive preferential treatment and no one should be surprised by complaints of favouritism. There might be more instances, but these four stand out.

March 14, 2022: The Amherstburg Soccer Club’s delegation to council was 18 minutes, followed by a 48 minute question and answer session with members of council and staff for a total of 66 minutes.

April 22, 2023: Linda DiPasquale, Amherstburg Pickleball Association, spoke for 8 minutes and 40 seconds. At no time did mayor Prue stop her after the procedural by-law mandatory 5 minute limit and ask for a motion to continue as required.

January 15, 2026: Kurt Reffle spoke to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for about 11 minutes and 12 seconds; only then did Chair Patricia Simone say his five minute speaking limit was up.

January 20, 2026: WEBC spoke for almost seven minutes without interruption at the mandatory five minute limit.