Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

33 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 speaks about revitalizing the local economy. “Amherstburg was once home to significant industrial activity, now transformed,” he notes. “We focus on utilizing our industrial sites, like the former Allied Chemical and Howard Industrial Sites, to create substantial employment opportunities.” He underlines the town’s proactive approach to attracting businesses, highlighting the community improvement plan as a pivotal strategy. This plan offers enticing tax incentives to businesses, a move aimed at balancing residential growth with commercial and industrial development. “We’re striving for a self-sufficient Amherstburg, not just a suburb to Windsor,” he asserts, emphasizing the desire for a distinct community identity. In a seamless transition, Mayor Prue segues into the historical aspect of Amherstburg. He recounts its significance, from being a prominent pre-1812 settlement to its role in the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad. “Our AMHERSTBURG ONTARIO