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Windsor city council report card: Hilary Payne - Ward 9

Payne’s second term on council has been defined by his epic showdown with then-economic development corporation CEO Sandra Pupatello. Though she said he was “past his due date,” Payne, 84, marches on, advocating for road work and community services in his south-end ward.

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

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Hilary Payne served as city manager for 18 years before stepping away. He's now midway through his second term on council. (Peter Duck/CBC)

Grade: B

Payne's second term on council has been defined by his epic showdown with the economic development corporation. His criticism ultimately led to CEO Sandra Pupatello stepping down. Though she said he was "past his due date," Payne, 84, marches on, advocating for road work and community services in his south-end ward. His proposal for a dedicated road levy didn't fly. He has a busy meeting calendar, but no time for social media.

Attendance record: 91.95% (137 of 149 meetings)

Salary: $41,444.13

Travel expenses: $5,619.99

Social media: Facebook not updated since election. No other presence.

Proud of:

  • Cabana Road reconstruction approved
  • Street reconstruction
  • Creation of Little River Nature Park
  • Demanded accountability from Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corp.
  • Adult exercise equipment coming to parks

To-do list:

  • Community centre for Ward 9
  • Addressing poverty


Quote: "When I took over first, I got a lot of complaints and requests from the ward and I've dealt with them all I hope, and that means now that I hardly ever get any."

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