Peter Carlesimo
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Peter Carlesimo is a municipal politician in Windsor
, Ontario
, Canada
. He served on the Windsor City Council from 1988 to 2003.
and Master of Education
degrees from the University of Windsor
. He is a teacher in private life, serving as vice-principal of St. Angela School in Windsor. He also served on the Essex District Health Council in the mid-1980s chairing its acute care committee. He first campaigned for the Windsor City Council in 1985, and narrowly lost the second council seat in the city's second ward to Ted Bounsall
. A judicial recount confirmed Bounsall's election by 33 votes.
, focusing his candidacy on waterfront renewal and economic diversification. He also indicated that he would work to limit tax increases to the rate of inflation, and was endorsed by the Windsor Citizens' Group, an organization focused on tax issues. He won election to the second ward's first council position, and was appointed to the board of directors of Transit Windsor soon after the election. Carlesimo supported fiscal restraint policies during his early years on council, and voted against purchase of the Windsor Arena in 1990.
Carlesimo was re-elected in 1991
, centring his campaign on calls for reduced spending and taxation. He opposed plans for an aquarium and natural history museum on Windsor's waterfront in 1992, arguing that the $29 million price was too high. He supported for some aspects of a waterfront renewal plan brought forward later in the year, but declined to commit to all aspects of the strategy.
In 1993, Carlesimo introduced a proposal to give developer Bill Docherty an extended delay on the construction of a multi-purpose arena in the city's downtown core. Docherty was responsible for bringing a casino
to the city, and had already made two other delay requests. The proposal was narrowly approved by council but was criticized by Mayor Mike Hurst, who argued that the city was unnecessarily restricting its options for the site. Council reversed its decision following public protests.
Carlesimo served on Windsor's race and ethnocultural committee, library board, international relations committee, and board of health audit committee. He was re-elected to a third term in 1994, focusing his campaign on issues such as waterfront renewal and the completion of a permanent casino in the city.
and 2000
. In September 1998, he voted in favour of a "private-public partnership" to construct an office tower developoment for Chrysler Canada Ltd. He later supported of an anti-smoking by-law, and endorsed a property tax freeze in 2000. He opposed the "Jebb proposal" for a six- to seven-thousand seat downtown area in 2000, and recommended that the city develop the arena without private sector involvement. Later, he recommended that short-listed candidates for the site be forbidden from contacting public officials.
A Windsor Star column from 2002 indicates that Carlesimo supported Mayor Mike Hurst on most council votes.
Carlesimo was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2003. Reflecting on his time in office, he indicated that he was proud of two new libraries that were built in his ward, as well as successes in waterfront renewal.
, and supported Paul Martin
in the party's 1990 leadership election. He supported Liberal candidate Richard Pollock
in a 2002 federal by-election
.
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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. He served on the Windsor City Council from 1988 to 2003.
Early life and career
Carlesimo has Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
and Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degrees from the University of Windsor
University of Windsor
The University of Windsor is a public comprehensive and research university in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's southernmost university. It has a student population of approximately 15,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate students and over 1000 graduate students...
. He is a teacher in private life, serving as vice-principal of St. Angela School in Windsor. He also served on the Essex District Health Council in the mid-1980s chairing its acute care committee. He first campaigned for the Windsor City Council in 1985, and narrowly lost the second council seat in the city's second ward to Ted Bounsall
Ted Bounsall
Dr. Edwin "Ted" Bounsall is a former Canadian politician and a retired chemistry professor from the University of Windsor. He graduated from Imperial College in 1964...
. A judicial recount confirmed Bounsall's election by 33 votes.
Early years
Carlesimo ran again in the 1988 municipal electionWindsor municipal election, 1988
The 1988 Windsor municipal election was held in the City of Windsor, Ontario to elect a mayor, councillors and school trustees.-Results:*Bob Girard was a veteran community and environmental activist in Windsor. He was a member of Surrounding Citizens Reacting Against Pollution during the 1980s,...
, focusing his candidacy on waterfront renewal and economic diversification. He also indicated that he would work to limit tax increases to the rate of inflation, and was endorsed by the Windsor Citizens' Group, an organization focused on tax issues. He won election to the second ward's first council position, and was appointed to the board of directors of Transit Windsor soon after the election. Carlesimo supported fiscal restraint policies during his early years on council, and voted against purchase of the Windsor Arena in 1990.
Carlesimo was re-elected in 1991
Windsor municipal election, 1991
The 1991 Windsor municipal election was held in the City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada on November 12, 1991, to elect a mayor, ten councillors, utility commissioners and school trustees.-Council:...
, centring his campaign on calls for reduced spending and taxation. He opposed plans for an aquarium and natural history museum on Windsor's waterfront in 1992, arguing that the $29 million price was too high. He supported for some aspects of a waterfront renewal plan brought forward later in the year, but declined to commit to all aspects of the strategy.
In 1993, Carlesimo introduced a proposal to give developer Bill Docherty an extended delay on the construction of a multi-purpose arena in the city's downtown core. Docherty was responsible for bringing a casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
to the city, and had already made two other delay requests. The proposal was narrowly approved by council but was criticized by Mayor Mike Hurst, who argued that the city was unnecessarily restricting its options for the site. Council reversed its decision following public protests.
Carlesimo served on Windsor's race and ethnocultural committee, library board, international relations committee, and board of health audit committee. He was re-elected to a third term in 1994, focusing his campaign on issues such as waterfront renewal and the completion of a permanent casino in the city.
Last two terms
Carlesimo was re-elected again in 1997Windsor municipal election, 1997
The 1997 Windsor municipal election was held in the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario, to elect a mayor, councillors and school trustees.-Results:...
and 2000
Windsor municipal election, 2000
The 2000 Windsor municipal election was held in the City of Windsor, Ontario to elect a mayor, councillors and school trustees.-Results:*Graham Wilson was a thirty-year-old machinist at the time of the election. He was previously elected to the Greater Essex County District School Board in 1997...
. In September 1998, he voted in favour of a "private-public partnership" to construct an office tower developoment for Chrysler Canada Ltd. He later supported of an anti-smoking by-law, and endorsed a property tax freeze in 2000. He opposed the "Jebb proposal" for a six- to seven-thousand seat downtown area in 2000, and recommended that the city develop the arena without private sector involvement. Later, he recommended that short-listed candidates for the site be forbidden from contacting public officials.
A Windsor Star column from 2002 indicates that Carlesimo supported Mayor Mike Hurst on most council votes.
Carlesimo was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2003. Reflecting on his time in office, he indicated that he was proud of two new libraries that were built in his ward, as well as successes in waterfront renewal.
Federal politics
Carlesimo is a member of the Liberal Party of CanadaLiberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
, and supported Paul Martin
Paul Martin
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC , also known as Paul Martin, Jr. is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada....
in the party's 1990 leadership election. He supported Liberal candidate Richard Pollock
Richard Pollock
Richard Pollock is a Canadian lawyer and politician. He campaigned for the Canadian House of Commons in 2002 and 2004, as a candidate of the Liberal Party of Canada....
in a 2002 federal by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
.