Windsor election hits the finish line

Windsor election hits the finish line

By Kenneth Bullock

Reporter, Assistant Entertainment Editor, Social Media

 

 

 

The end of Windsor’s mayoral and ward elections was in sight, Monday night.

Some of the Windsor races were down to the wire, while others were landslide victories. Cheers of excitement and anticipation came from the audience when seeing their candidate in first place. The voting results could be seen on two large projection screens on opposite sides of the room. Aside from just voters, candidates themselves were eager to see how this night would play out.

“It’s a great atmosphere. A lot of the candidates and media have come to see who’s winning or losing,” said Joey Wright, candidate for Ward 5 council. “The election season is done. We’re going to have a new council by the end of the night, and it’s something we’re all looking forward to.”

Wright, like other candidates came to meet his supporters and see the results of his campaign. Numerous media outlets surrounded the room, emphasizing the importance of this evening. Outgoing Mayor Eddie Francis spent most of his time shaking hands and speaking into microphones. Francis said it’s a relief to not be the one in the election race.

“This is a very different atmosphere for me, I’ve always been on the other side of the fence,” said Francis. “It’s been a thrilling experience to be on this side honestly, less pressure.”

Closer to the end of the night the mayoral tallies showed Drew Dilkens, former Ward 1 councillor, in first place, beating John Millson by a large percentage. Before Dilkens arrived, mayor runner-ups, Ernie “The” Baconman and Larry Horwitz recognized and congratulated Drew Dilkens as the new mayor of Windsor. Dilkens arrived shortly after, trailed by his friends, family and many media outlets. Hands were shaken, cheers were heard and many congratulations were given. The room was in an uproar when Dilkens arrived.
He said his first act as more will be to listen more to the people’s ideas and introduce Windsor’s auto sector to their new mayor.