Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Elections Web Page

Welcome to the Chamber's Elections Web Page!

On this web page you will find all of the information on our election activities, including Chamber surveys, advocacy and publications in real time. Once the election campaigns are underway, the information will be updated on daily basis. If you need to know even more information on our election advocacy contact Igor Siljanoski at 519-966-3696 ext. 28. E-mail: isiljanoski@windsorchamber.org.

 

2011 Provincial Election

Chamber's Election strategy Successful at Building Relationships with Political Leaders

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce stated it is looking forward to working with the newly elected MPP's. The Chamber identified the economy, jobs and energy as key election issues for business.

Windsor Star quoted Matt Marchand, Chair of the Chamber's Government Relations Committee after the local results were announced late in the evening:

"Matt Marchand, chairman of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce's government relations committee, said the organization is "looking forward to working with the two new elected members of parliament and look forward to developing a strong working relationship with both of them."

"The Chamber has felt throughout this campaign that the key issues have been jobs, the economy and energy and we're looking forward to seeing how our elected members deal with those  important issues," Said Marchand."

Click Here for full Windsor Star article.

 

Chamber Releases 2011 Provincial Election Membership Survey

September 13, 2011 - The members of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce participated in a Provincial Elections survey starting in early August 2011. The results of the survey can be accessed through the following presentation:

2011 Provincial Election Survey Results (September 13, 2011) - pdf.

 

2011 Federal Election

Chamber Releases Federal Election Membership Survey

April 8, 2011 - The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce asked its members to participate in a federal election survey in early March 2011. The Chamber received 200 responses to its survey, a participation rate of 18%. The full results of the survey are contained in the Chamber's 2011 Federal Election Results presentation:

2011 Federal Election Membership Survey Results (April 8, 2011) - pdf.

 

Federal Election All Candidates Debate - April 15, 2011

The Chamber will host three federal election all candidates debate on April 15, 2011 at the Caboto Club.

Click Here for more information and to register for the debate.

 

 

2010 Municipal Election Results

City of Windsor Election Results

Town of Essex Results

Town of Kingsville Results

Town of Lakeshore Results

Town of LaSalle Results

Town of Tecumseh Results

Town of Amherstburg Results

Town of Leamington Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chamber Message to Elected Municipal Officials
 
During the election campaign, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber was pleased with the amount of candidates that adopted key Chamber issues as part of their election platforms. The goal of the Chamber was to have our member's issues at the forefront of the election. A plan for job creation, the economy, lower business taxes and fees were at the forefront of many of the candidates’ platforms.
 
The Chamber would like to congratulate all who sought elected office and look forward to working with the newly elected officials. 
 
Ahead of us lies a great challenge. We have turned a corner after one of the most significant economic downturns in our time. What we need to accomplish next as a region is to create a new and strong economic growth. The Chamber invites all newly elected and re-elected officials to join forces with our business community in achieving our most desired goals.

 

 

2010 Municipal Election Membership Survey Results

 

Latest Releases:

 

City of Windsor Mayoral Debate

October 5, 2010

 

In the media:

 

Windsor Star Article - October 6, 2010

 

Chamber to Brief Municipal Election Candidates on Business Issues 

Chamber's 2010 Municipal Election Strategy is focused on election candidates. The Chamber has set as a goal to meet and brief all election candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Council Member across the Windsor-Essex region on the business issues.

The Chamber has met with 38 election candidates and will continue to meet with candidates until Election Day. 

 

 

  

 

 

2010 Municipal Elections Membership Survey Results

Download 2010 Municipal Election Survey Results - Presentation (PDF)

 

2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

 

September 8, 2010

 

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce conducted a 2010 Municipal Elections Membership Survey (From July 22nd until August 16th, 2010) to gather the opinions and attitudes of its members toward the current municipal leadership as well as to obtain member’s business issues and priorities.

By the closing date the survey attracted 250 responses. The results of the survey relevant to the 2010 election were the following:

 

                        THE CHOICE QUESTION RESULTS

 

1.       Overall, would you say that your business is better off today than it was 2 years ago, the same or worse?

 

Better off                                                      40%

The same                                                       30%

Worse off                                                      30%

Total                                                              100%

 

2.       From your business perspective, is your municipal government on the right track, wrong track or can’t tell/don’t know?

 

Right track                                                        52%

Wrong track                                                      20%

Can’t tell / don’t know                                       28%

Total                                                                 100%

 

3.       Thinking of your own local council, which of the following best describes your desired outcome?

 

All of your council should be re-elected           2%

Most of your council should be re-elected       59%

Most should not be re-elected                         37%

None should be re-elected                               2%

Total                                                                 100%

 

4.       Thinking of the people in your organization, which of the following best describes their voting actions?

 

Always vote in municipal elections                   32%

Usually vote in municipal elections                   54%

Don’t usually vote in municipal elections          14%

Never vote in municipal elections                     0%

Total                                                                 100%

 

 

OPEN QUESTION RESULTS

 

5.       Thinking locally, what are the top two priorities for your business that you would like on the agenda for the municipal elections?

 

1.       Developing a plan for economic development and jobs

2.       Lowering business property taxes and municipal fees

 

6.       If you could meet local council candidates what two questions would you like to ask?

 

1.       What is your plan for the next four years and how are we going to get there?

2.       How do you feel about privatization?

 

2010 Election Membership Survey Results Media Release (September 8, 2010)

 

General Election Web Pages

 

Municipal Affairs and Housing Website:

http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page219.aspx

Municipal Elections Guide:

http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7112.aspx

Key Election Dates:

http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7050.aspx

 

Municipal Election Web Pages in Windsor and Essex County

Here are the relevant web pages where you will find more information on declared candidates in each of the municipalities for Essex County:

 

City of Windsor Election Web Page:

http://www.citywindsor.ca/003239.asp

Town of Tecumseh 2010 Election Web Page:

http://www.tecumseh.ca/townhall/departmental-services/clerks/elections

Town of Essex 2010 Election web page:

http://www.townofessex.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=256\

Town of Lasalle

http://www.town.lasalle.on.ca/Council/council-2010election.htm

Town of Lakeshore:

http://www.lakeshore.ca/counciladministration/elections.asp

Town of Kingsville

http://www.town.kingsville.on.ca/municipal-info/municipal-department/clerks-department/elections.php

 

 

 

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