Three-term mayor Drew Dilkens says he has the experience to lead Windsor through the trade war with the United States.
During his latest campaign announcement, Dilkens promised to ban U.S. businesses from winning City of Windsor contracts and buy Windsor-made vehicles for all possible fleet replacements.
"We need to make sure Windsor is resilient, that we're striking back where we can. If this were really easy, we would have already done it; this is going to take some work and some commitment to get these promises over the finish line but I'm committed to do it. I'm the one with the experience to do it and I will deliver on this," said Dilkens.
Dilkens said he'd launch a review of the city's procurement policies and implement a rated criteria to any bid that sources materials locally or can demonstrate a municipal economic benefit.
"Where there is a fair and balanced approach and a review that can take place that is far more detailed than any review that we undertake today, I want to ensure and embed that happening in our procurement processes to make sure that we are doing all that we can to buy Canadian, buy Ontario and, darn it, buy local as well," said Dilkens.
To further support Windsor through the trade dispute, Dilkens says he will establish a new Trade-Impacted Community Improvement Program and expand services for small businesses at City Hall.
Dilkens' full campaign can be found on his website.
Also running for Windsor mayor in this election are Fred Francis, Kat Pasquatch, Benjamin Danyluk, Aaron Day, Dylon Graves, Tara Grayer, Nick Kolasky, Tristan Ty Morencie, Patrick Sutherland, and Louis Vautopic.
The election is on October 26, 2026.
