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Windsor city council report card: Chris Holt - Ward 4

A promoter of progressive urban ideas, Holt makes noises about ending the tax freeze, but ultimately supported two hold-the-line budgets. Holt was the only councillor to vote against tax levy for mega hospital. Has below-average attendance, but high engagement on social media.

CBC Windsor grades the politicians at mid-way point of their 2014-18 term

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Ward 4 Councillor Chris Holt says he's focused on attracting residents back to the core of the city. (Peter Duck/CBC)

Grade: B+

Holt arrived on the scene, welcoming the mayor's plan for a 20-year strategic vision as a chance "to think big." A promoter of progressive urban ideas, he makes noises about ending the tax freeze, but ultimately supported two hold-the-line budgets. Holt was the only councillor to vote against the tax levy for the mega-hospital. Holt is willing to champion low-appeal ideas, such as paid parking at all city facilities and lowering the default speed limit to 40 km/hr. He has a below-average attendance, but high engagement on social media.

Attendance record: 90.98% (111 of 122 meetings)

Salary: $40,189.37

Travel expenses: $6,622.11

Social media: Reposts several items a day on Facebook, with succinct comments. Frequent retweeter. Some interaction on Twitter. Semi-regular Instagram user. Has LinkedIn account.

Proud of:

To-do list:

  • Bulk item garbage pickup
  • Creating more liveable, walkable community

Quote: "I'm not going to rest until we get that mattress and that sofa bed pulled out of that alley way. It's a contributing factor to so many things - the blight, the rodent population."

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