Dennis slams diversity hiring, climate action group and Aamjiwnaang First Nation at debate
Dennis slams diversity hiring, climate action group and Aamjiwnaang First Nation at debate
September 29, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative
Sarnia mayoral candidate Bill Dennis let his true colours fly at an all-candidates meeting today to help Sarnians decide on their next mayor.
It was hosted by Sarnia Rotary at the Dante Club and featured four of the five the mayoral candidates; Mike Bradley, Dennis, Carrie McEachran and Scott Molson . George Stanko had to cancel at the last minute for a family emergency organizers said.
Dennis called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hiring “outrageous” and the city’s volunteer Climate Action group “despicable.”
Dennis also said he “couldn’t care less” about what the Aamjiwnaang First Nation thinks about a new pipeline.
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