Bill Petruniak A second candidate has emerged in the race for deputy mayor. William (Bill) Petruniak is running for the position, joining current councillor Linden Crain. Petruniak is no stranger to council chambers, having been a frequent delegate on items that concern him. Petruniak said he has been “poking and prodding” over the last three years but believes he could make a bigger difference if he’s on town council. Stating he has lived in Amherstburg for 30 years, Petruni

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