2 MAG 2024 · 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 began a four-year term as Ward 6 Councillor and went on to be elected Mayor of Norfolk County in 2022. When she’s not serving the public, Martin and her husband Andrew enjoy what Norfolk has to offer by attending local events, tasting area foods, and visiting breweries and wineries within the County.  You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

25 APR 2024 · 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 to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Prior to his election, he was the Senior Engineer and Drainage Superintendent for the City of Windsor and was elected to represent the residents of Ward 1 on Tecumseh Town Council in the 2014 and 2018 elections. He also spent 12 years serving with the Essex County Library Board and 8 years serving with the Town of Tecumseh’s Committee of Adjustment. In 2018, Andrew was named to the Order of Honour of Professional Engineers Ontario and as a Fellow of Engineers Canada. He was also named in 2018 among the 40 Leaders Under 40 by Leadership Windsor-Essex, and in 2022 was awarded the Bar to the Medal of Merit from Scouts Canada in recognition of his continuing service as Group Commissioner for the 35th Tecumseh Scout Group. Andrew’s passion for life includes spending time with his wife Mary, and their adventures include healthy doses of canoe tripping, hiking, and kayaking throughout Ontario from Hillman Marsh to Quetico and at many points between. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

19 APR 2024 · 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. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

11 APR 2024 · 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, Fred worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He has extensive management experience having been the Director of Business Development for the region’s largest automotive retailer group and currently serving as the Executive Director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County. Fred and his wife Carolyn reside in Ward 1 in the City of Windsor. He is a three-term City Councillor, re-elected in 2018 and 2022 on a platform that placed taxpayers first, while working to build stronger neighbourhoods. As a councillor, Fred has been a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility at City Hall. He has also focused on job creation in the region; holding the line on property taxes; continuing to decrease the City’s debt, increasing its financial reserves; and investing in our roads, sewers and parks infrastructure. Fred believes in a strong and vibrant City of Windsor with a quality of life that is second to none. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

4 APR 2024 · 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 Redevelopment Committee, Treasurer of the Parent Teacher Association and Planning Member of the Elgin County Women’s Leadership Committee.  She is a passionate advocate for equality and gender parity within government as well as health and programs that encourage and facilitate engagement and inclusion in the community. Kathryn believes that through her experience, continued dedication to hands on work and her absolute devotion to the town she loves; she can continue to affect the changes that Aylmer deserves You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

1 MAR 2024 · 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 London. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

23 FEB 2024 · 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. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

16 FEB 2024 · 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 project to build a concrete median barrier on Highway 401 between London and Tilbury, Ontario. Through this experience she realized the power of using your voice to make positive change, and she wants to help other women do the same through seeking elected office. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

9 FEB 2024 · 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. You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

2 FEB 2024 · 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: http://www.friendsofojibwayprairie.com/; mailto:friendsofojibway@gmail.com You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvoor https://twitter.com/Frazier_Fathers The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/ Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform. Please like and comment where you get your podcasts! Music notes Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license