Joe Shaw is the second Deputy Mayoral candidate for the Amherstburg Election 2022 October 24.
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More Candidates Registered For Councillor
Tara Kearsey and Patricia Simone have registered to run for Councillor.
Candidates for council so far:
Mayor
CERASA, Frank
LAFRAMBOISE, John
PRUE, Michael
ROZANKOVIC, Bob
Deputy Mayor
GIBB, Chris
Councillor
ALLAIRE, Molly
Di PASQUALE, Frank
CRAIN, Linden
FRYER, Bill
KEARSEY, Tara
RENAUD, Marc
SIMONE, Patricia
THERIAULT, Gerry
WIGHTMAN, Lori
Vote October 24, 2022
Waterfront Stairs A Barrier To Some Persons With Disabilities
Continuing my tour of some of the downtown Amherstburg eateries; more photos to follow.
There are stairs to Waterfront Ice Cream and a difficult to grasp door handle
Seventh Candidate Registered For Council
Molly Allaire has registered to run for Councillor.
Candidates for council so far:
Mayor
CERASA, Frank
LAFRAMBOISE, John
PRUE, Michael
ROZANKOVIC, Bob
Deputy Mayor
GIBB, Chris
Councillor
ALLAIRE, Molly
Di PASQUALE, Frank
CRAIN, Linden
FRYER, Bill
RENAUD, Marc
THERIAULT, Gerry
WIGHTMAN, Lori
Vote October 24, 2022
Sixth Candidate Registered For Council
Lori Wightman has registered to run for Councillor.
Candidates for council so far:
Mayor
CERASA, Frank
LAFRAMBOISE, John
PRUE, Michael
ROZANKOVIC, Bob
Deputy Mayor
GIBB, Chris
Councillor
Di PASQUALE, Frank
CRAIN, Linden
FRYER, Bill
RENAUD, Marc
THERIAULT, Gerry
WIGHTMAN, Lori
Vote October 24, 2022
Parking But No Parking Signs During ‘Open Air’
Downtown Amherstburg signs during ‘Open Air’ weekends are confusing. This is a no parking sign in a no parking zone in front of the post office that you can’t get to anyway.
This sign contradicts itself: no parking Friday at 3 pm but you can park until 6 pm Friday. Neither has any by-law number stated.
Park House Museum Accessibility Barriers Music Off The Back Porch
Continuing with photos from my downtown tour, the stairs at the back of the Park House Museum are how people access the Music Off The Back Porch events.
Where Are The Candidates? Two Weeks To Nomination Deadline
Candidates for the October 24, 2022 municipal election have two weeks to file nomination papers as candidates. Maybe people are waiting until the last day.
In 2018 the number of candidates were:
Mayor – 2
Deputy Mayor – 4
Councillor 14 for 5 positions
So far, 2022:
Mayor – 4
Deputy Mayor – 1
Councillor 5 for 5 positions
Ask The Candidates 2022
The Burg Watch created an historic first in 2014 when readers submitted questions to the candidates.
Is there something you would like the council candidates to answer to in 2022?
A feedback form has been added to submit questions for the candidates which will be sent to the candidates following Nomination Day August 19, 2022.
Responses will be posted if and when they are received.
Fifth Candidate Registered For Council
Bill Fryer has registered to run for Councillor.
Candidates for council so far:
Mayor
CERASA, Frank
LAFRAMBOISE, John
PRUE, Michael
ROZANKOVIC, Bob
Deputy Mayor
GIBB, Chris
Councillor
Di PASQUALE, Frank
CRAIN, Linden
FRYER, Bill
RENAUD, Marc
THERIAULT, Gerry
Vote October 24, 2022
Chicano’s Stairs A Barrier To Some Persons With Disabilities
A reader mentioned the Pepper Cat restaurant so I took a short tour of some of the downtown eateries; more photos to follow.
These are stairs to Chicano’s – the food on the website menu looks amazing but I’d have trouble entering.
Concurrent Committee Members
Amherstburg’s Boards and Committees Appointment Policy, enacted September 26, 2011, could use an update but also adherence to the policy.
“PURPOSE OF POLICY
The purpose of the Town of Amherstburg Boards and Committees Appointment Policy is to ensure a fair and equitable appointment process to Town Boards and Committees where:
- The most qualified applicants are appointed as Members; and
- Applicants are representative of Amherstburg’s diverse community with a broad wealth of experience and skills.”
Section 3.4. states Members will not be appointed to more than two (2) Boards or Committees in a Term of Council.
Are Committees representative of a diverse community if concurrent members are appointed and rules are waived?
Chris Drew:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Dangerous Dog Appeal
- Property Standards
- Livestock Evaluator 2015
- Fence Viewer 2015
Tony Pietrangelo:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Fence Viewer
- Seniors Advisory
Shirley Curson-Prue: Councillor Prue removed himself from discussion and voting due to his declared conflict of interest re her appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Heritage
- Parks and Recreation
Murray Sellars:
- Co-An Park
- Fene Viewer
- Livestock Evaluator
Anthony Campigotto:
- Committee of Adjustment
- Drainage
- Property Standards
Jennie Lajoie:
- Co-An Park
- Heritage
Christine Easterbrook:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee
Kathy DiBartolomeo:
- Seniors
- Inclusive Community Program Advisory Steering Committee
Second Deputy Mayor Hopeful 2022 Withdraws
Kathy DiBartolomeo has withdrawn her name as a candidate; that leaves Chris Gibb so far as the sole Deputy Mayor candidate.
Amherstburg’s Open Air 2022 Barriers Part Three – Maps
Amherstburg is not Bogota.
Populations:
Amherstburg 21,936
Bogota 11, 167,000
Amherstburg’s Open Air event where, for the third year, barriers prevent the almost 5,000 persons with disabilities from equally participating in their community: barriers to the post office, banks, hair salons and parking to allow for games, patios, entertainment to occupy the streets.
Visit Amherstburg website includes two links to the same map:
“To assist you we have this map to help you best decide where to park your vehicle. You’ll see we have added additional accessible parking spots at the Open Air thresholds as well as additional bike racks to help encourage active transportation.
Click here to see additional bicycle, vehicle and accessible parking areas.”
The first map:
The second map:
Who decided it was a good idea to have two links to one map on the same page?
Amherstburg’s Open Air 2022 Barriers To Inclusion Part Two
Amherstburg is not Bogota.
This is a continuation of photos showing the barriers to Amherstburg’s downtown due to its ‘Open Air’ event where open streets are closed to vehicular traffic on the weekends from May to September.
Amherstburg’s Open Air event where, for the third year, barriers prevent the almost 5,000 persons with disabilities from equally participating in their community: barriers to the post office, banks, hair salons and parking to allow for games, patios, entertainment to occupy the streets.