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October 1 public-statement review

Public money is not free: testing Canniff’s claims against the record

A separate Overexposed interview raises fresh questions about the Hub’s financial comparison, OHL communication and promised economic benefits.

Oct 1, 2026Read

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2026 election · voter explainer

Strong-mayor powers: what can change, what Council can do, and what voters should ask

Ontario’s rules give Chatham-Kent’s mayor specific budget and administrative powers, plus conditional bylaw powers.

Sep 30, 2026Read

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September 25 candidate interview review

Gow’s infrastructure-first case needs a funded sequence and a clear service trade-off

Ryan Gow argues that municipal finances can support earlier infrastructure action without a tax-rate change, and offers ideas on homelessness, emergency cabins, ward access and strong-mayor powers.

Sep 27, 2026Read

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