Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy

Frank DiPasquale Frank DiPasquale has always had an interest in municipal politics and he is trying to become Amherstburg’s next mayor. DiPasquale filed to run for mayor May 1. He acknowledged his unsuccessful bid to become a councillor in 2022 but wants to try a mayoral run this time. “I might have a better shot at becoming the mayor,” he said. “I have a plan if I’m elected.” DiPasquale said the town has to improve its transparency and wants to improve that. One of his ideas

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