Dilkens and Marchand battle for Windsor mayoral seat

Windsor residents head to the polls Monday facing a stark choice between two leading mayoral contenders with different visions for the city.

“There is so much more to come that I am looking forward to in the next four years,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, who is seeking re-election. “Windsor is just on a roll and the momentum is building.”

Dilkens, a one-term mayor, said the city is “on the right track” and that he is the only candidate that can keep it there.

Matt Marchand, Dilkens’ main rival, countered the city has suffered under Dilkens’ leadership, pointing to crime and violence in downtown Windsor. Marchand, the former CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, said his vision is the progressive one the city needs.

“We think we are behind where other cities are,” said Marchand “There are a lot of opportunities for us to improve this city.”

Running against Dilkens and Marchand are Frank Dyck, Tom Hensel and Ernie Lamont.

Key issues raised during the campaign include crime and homelessness, roads and sewers, E.C. Row and public transportation.

In 2014, Dilkens received support from fifty-five percent of voters.

Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters will also be electing councillors and school board trustees.

#ClearChoice #ProvenLeadership #DilkensforMayor pic.twitter.com/LahPFxXIuj

— Drew Dilkens (@dilkensformayor) October 13, 2018

Learn more about the Marchand for Mayor Campaign's plan – Windsor 2022: Framework for City-Wide Strategy on Homelessness, Opioid Crisis, and Crime with Focus on Downtown. https://t.co/rU8sEGABrM

Vote Matt Marchand Mayor for Windsor on October 22! #VoteMarchand #Windsor #YQG pic.twitter.com/sOzxdTHca2

— Matt Marchand (@mattmarchand519) October 10, 2018