Windsor city council report card: Jo-Anne Gignac - Ward 6
CBC Windsor grades the politicians on their performance, at halfway point of their 2014-18 term
Grade: B
Gignac is the most loyal supporter of the mayor, rarely voting in opposition to him. Her positions are often motivated by fiscal restraint. She spent several months campaigning unsuccessfully for a seat in Parliament. Gignac kept up her city obligations, despite not accepting salary or board payments during the campaign. She is absent from the social media sphere.
Attendance record: 95.49% (127 of 133 meetings)
Salary: $31,143.43
Travel expenses: $0
Social media presence: None whatsoever.
Proud of:
- Getting best value for tax dollars
- Opening of Chimczuk Museum
To-do list:
- Completion of new city hall
- Keep taxes from going up
Quote: "We do, of course, see the unemployment figures dropping, which is a real good thing. But people still are saying, 'Jo-Anne, listen. The taxes are something that are very important to me.' In the context of rising costs for electricity, which is a major concern for residents in this area, and business owners, certainly we want to do everything that we can to hold the line."