Experience........
- St. Clair College - Professor, Architectural Technology
- Windsor Region Society of Architects (WRSA) - Executive
- Congress for the New Urbanism (MICNU) - Michigan State Board Member
- OPSEU Local 138 (College Faculty Union) - Vice President
- Windsor and District Labour Council (WDLC) - Executive, Member at Large
- Slovak Heritage Foundation of Windsor-Essex County - Director, Board of Directors
- Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (CHC) - Board of Directors (Mar 2019 - Feb 2023)
- Windsor Bicycling Committee (Jul 2020 - Feb 2023)
- Windsor Minor Hockey (past trainer)
- McAuliffe Park Youth Soccer (past coach)
- Windsor East Little League (past coach)
Endorsements ........
"Ken Acton has been a strong supporter of the Bike Kitchen and a genuine advocate for cycling in Windsor. He understands the important role cycling can play in creating a healthier, more connected, and accessible community, and he has consistently supported our work. We’re grateful for his commitment to our organization, our community, and cycling in Windsor, and we’re pleased to support Ken in his campaign for City Council."
Ron Drouillard - Executive Director /Bike Kitchen Manager (Bike Windsor Essex)
"As Chairperson of the Windsor Region Society of Architects, I've had the privilege of working alongside Ken Acton for over 10 years, and I've seen firsthand the dedication Ken brings to community-building. In Ken’s role as Secretary of our executive committee, he has been a driving force behind our society's most meaningful community partnerships - from our work with the Windsor-Essex Community Housing Corporation, to advocate for accessible well-designed housing, to our collaborations with Bike Windsor-Essex on creating safer, more connected streets. Ken has also been instrumental in engaging young people at Windsor Public Library branches, helping spark an early interest in design and civic life among the next generation. Ken doesn't just show up for these initiatives - he drives, shapes and sustains them, while ensuring they leave a lasting impact on our community. I can think of no one better suited to bring that same thoughtful, hands-on leadership to the City of Windsor as a municipal councillor for Ward 5".
Suzanne Stiers - Architect, OAA
In the Community .........
May 3rd, 2026 - FORD CITY (Part 3): Labour, Architecture and Urbanism
Windsor Essex Jane's Walk
https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/event-details/labour-architecture-and-urbanism-part-3
May 4th, 2025 - FORD CITY (Part 2): Labour, Architecture and Community
Windsor Essex Jane's Walk
https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/event-details/ford-city-labour-architecture-and-community
June 5th, 2024 - Wanna make Windsor great? Create more 'walkability' says urban planning guru.
Windsor Star, Doug Schmidt
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/wanna-make-windsor-great-create-more-walkability-says-urban-planning-guru
May 5th, 2024 - FORD CITY: Labour, Architecture and Community
Windsor Essex Jane's Walk
https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/jw2024/ford-city---labour%2C-architecture-and-community
June 17th, 2023 - New Project will tell story of Windsor's rich history in the Labour Movement
CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-and-district-labour-council-unions-history-artifacts-gary-parent-ken-acton-1.6879786
October 25, 2022 - Ward 5 candidate Acton shares road safety plan.
Windsor Star, Taylor Campbell
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ward-5-candidate-acton-shares-road-safety-plan
May 20, 2022 - Cyclists share feedback to help make Windsor a bike-friendlier city
CTV News, Bob Bellacicco
https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/cyclists-share-feedback-to-help-make-windsor-a-bike-friendlier-city/
February 2, - 2022 WARD WATCH 2022 – WARD 5
Rose City Politics
https://www.spreaker.com/user/rosecitypolitics/ward-watch-2022-ward-5
July 21, 2021 - WIFF UNDER THE STARS
AM800 Dan McDonald Show
https://windsorlawcities.ca/am800-city-space-programming-with-ken-acton/
October 29, 2017 - Film festival shines spotlight on how to build an 'awesome' Windsor
Windsor Star, Doug Schmidt
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/film-festival-shines-spotlight-on-how-to-build-an-awesome-windsor