Windsor Seeks Mayor's Powers Removed
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Windsor council asks Premier Ford to weaken its strong mayor
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Mayor Drew Dilkens has been given 'strong mayor' powers since July 2023 .
Council voted 8-3 on Monday to remove those powers from Windsor .
Council can override the mayor, but only with a two-thirds majority vote.
Mayor Dilkens says the legislation does not give “all the power to one person”.
Essex County municipalities unanimous against strong-mayor powers to be enacted May 1 .
Ontario announced plans to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities, bringing the total up to 416 .
All seven councils have since formally or informally rejected the imposition.
Mayor Francis fears Windsor could one day have a mayor who will “push the boundaries”.
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