This post is the sixteenth in a series in which we reached out to municipal candidates to ask their heritage platform. Responses will be posted in the order received.
Anthony Jabbour was the sixteenth candidate to respond. He is running for the Ward 2 seat in the City of Windsor – the catchment area of which is west end of Windsor which includes Sandwich.
Do you support the City of Windsor undertaking a feasibility study for the restoration and future use of the Jackson Park Bandshell? What role do you believe the municipality should play in determining the Bandshell’s future? Yes, I support exploring a feasibility study to understand the true costs and viable paths forward. The municipality should play a facilitative and responsible role—ensuring we look at smart funding options, partnerships, and external grants rather than automatically passing the bill onto local property taxpayers. What role should council play in strengthening heritage conservation overall? How should Windsor balance growth, development, and the protection of historic places? Council needs to take a proactive approach, especially with upcoming provincial deadlines. Balancing growth and heritage means working with our communities rather than bulldozing our history. We can encourage infill development and housing growth while using creative urban planning to preserve the unique character of historic neighborhoods. What is your favourite heritage landmark in Windsor? Why does it matter to you? The historic architecture and deep roots of Sandwich Town in Ward 2. As one of the oldest settlements in Ontario, it carries centuries of multi-generational history, community resilience, and distinct character that remind us of where we came from. Preserving spaces like this matters because they anchor our community identity and give Windsor a soul that standard modern developments just can’t replicate.
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