Rose City Politics

The only show in Windsor Essex for analysis, backstory, and insight about local politics.

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Maybe we'll do a thing today

[Jon Liedtke יוני שמואל לידקי @jonliedtke]

I went to the Detroit Auto Show last week, so naturally I took the Tunnel Bus.
Hopefully Windsor City Council doesn't shortsightedly kill the Tunnel Bus.

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[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Can't wait for the unhinged rants about Louis Vuitton no longer including a spare buckle for their travel bags and how the price of premium for his Maserati is too damn high because of Justin's greedy CEOs!

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Frazier, Kristen, & Jon discuss Windsor getting $2mil for beating housing targets, city hall comms change, hospital hack $ fallout, Tecumseh aims to double homes, Lakeshore allows fourplexes, Windsor pizza #1 in Canada, & Canada Goose population TOO HIGH!

https://t.co/95vSTQy4dB

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Doug, Jon & Frazier discuss the Mayor's comments on allegations against the Police Chief, library staff complaining about violence & harassment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, & Ottawa identifying surplus fed property for housing

https://t.co/ibvWHuo9v6

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Full house as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen & Doug discuss Ontario supervised consumption site regulatory changes & the impact on Windsor's SafePoint, Ontario cities requesting a housing & addictions minister, & @ActivateTransit's recent public consultation.

https://t.co/FjjzNIHlQj

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Frazier, Kristen & Doug discuss a new Windsor Public Library schedule receiving pushback from the library union & users over accessibility, if standardized hours meet individual neighborhood needs, & public consult. We also talk public art. It's summer!

https://t.co/gBAL8Y5aR9

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

@Jason_Winders Thank you! We're glad to have you here, yet depressed you have to learn about the weirdness of Windsor from us...

Enjoy!

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Full house as Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk about a ray of hope for University Players, a county satisfaction survey about TWEPI and IWE, and MacLeans magazine taking note of Windsor as one of Canada’s best affordable cities.

https://t.co/gMsNyc6zaB

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

If there really is a “housing crisis”…

Frazier, Kristen, Jon and Doug talk about crime in Windsor, the City saying “no thanks” to the next round of federal housing funds, a medical data breach, and of course parking.

https://t.co/AV7nFdlXM8

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City of Windsor, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement.

https://t.co/3vwBAKjPSo

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

With news Windsor’s downtown has the highest Canadian commercial vacancy rate, beloved anchor hospitality institutions leaving, & Strengthen The Core revitalization plan approved, RCP opines on the state of the downtown core & what it means for Windsor.

https://t.co/4ZLDvduOJO

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Did someone say Garage Mahal?

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about the ongoing LCBO strike, a change in the size of the police board, an ask about air conditioning, and a new crime reporting tool in Windsor.

https://t.co/kYlWDtSsE0

Places Should be Inhabitable - July 10, 2024

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Summer shows are different.
Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover:

Kingsville floats moving Halloween

A partnership between health care providers and police in Windsor

Contract talks conclude between library workers and the City

Mold industry challenges

https://t.co/QlRA6bRJ4a

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Just Another Day at The GECDSB
June 26, 2024

Jon, Frazier and Doug chat about goings-on in the County of Essex: a new transit route for Amherstburg and a pay raise for County Council. Later, we discuss some breaking school board news.

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Bear Spraying Penguin With Water
Jun 18, 2024

Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains.

https://t.co/rZzMChDc2F

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Mega, Mega Hospital
June 14, 2024

Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about the increase in tourism, Windsor’s GDP, a rough budget meeting at the school board and the decision around the downtown skating rink.

https://t.co/Uvy1U6FwR5

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Targeted Benihana Shower Ads - June 4, 2024

Jon, Frazier, Kristen & Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations & discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting.

https://t.co/W8EaUFbDBc

[Rose City Politics @RCPWindsor]

Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse’s National Urban Park Private Member’s Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex.

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