Lena Lazanja Seeking unity on council and in the community, Lena Lazanja is making another run at a council position. “I ran in 2018,” explained Lazanja. “At the time, there were a lot of critical issues for council to decide upon.” Policing and the future of Belle Vue were topics then and remain topics now, she noted. Lazanja said she wanted to throw her hat in the ring to try and bring her vision for Amherstburg, stating there is now a lot of momentum and “big, positive cha

Chris Gibb Chris Gibb is looking for a promotion. The current deputy mayor filed his nomination papers last Friday, the first day nominations were open, and is seeking to become Amherstburg’s next mayor. “I went and signed the papers at 11 a.m.,” said Gibb. “I am officially approved to run for a new job.” Gibb said he wants to continue giving back to the community. “This town has given me so much,” he said, noting his family, business and political achievements. “I feel I nee

Michael Prue Michael Prue is seeking to keep his job. Prue filed his nomination papers last Friday and will be seeking re-election as mayor. He was elected mayor in 2022 after serving the previous four years as a councillor. “I decided to do it one more time,” said Prue. “There are so many things still out there that I want to make sure still happens.” Work is still going on for the Howard Industrial Lands and Prue said efforts are geared towards bringing development to the l