Chatham-Kent mayoral candidates participate in debate

Six of the seven candidates running for mayor in Chatham-Kent participated in a debate hosted by YourTV Chatham-Kent. The candidates discussed several critical regional issues, including municipal spending, taxation, infrastructure, economic development, housing, homelessness, and healthcare.

During the debate, candidates addressed the urban and rural divide. Lauren Anderson emphasized the need for public consultation regarding service cuts and highlighted her experience with rural infrastructure. Michael Bondy proposed conducting deep dives into municipal departments to identify potential budget cuts and suggested creating community groups to help residents identify necessary infrastructure repairs.