Elizabeth Kishkon

Elizabeth Eva Kishkon (January 7, 1931 – August 29, 2018) was a Canadian politician, who served as the 29th mayor of the city of Windsor, Ontario, from 1983 to 1985. She was the first woman ever elected to the mayoralty of Windsor, and as of 2024, is currently the only woman ever elected mayor.

Elizabeth Kishkon
29th Mayor of Windsor
In office 1983–1985
Preceded by	Bert Weeks
Succeeded by	David Burr
Personal details
Born	Elizabeth Eva Kishkon (1931-01-07)January 7, 1931 Oshawa, Ontario
Died	August 29, 2018(2018-08-29) (aged 87) Windsor, Ontario
Nationality	Canadian

Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Kishkon grew up in London, England.^[1] As mayor, she hosted a royal visit to Windsor by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1984.^[1]

She was awarded an honorary LL.D. by the University of Windsor in 1986.^[2]

Federal New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent asked Kishkon to run as the NDP's candidate in Windsor West in the 1988 federal election. Kishkon refused, however, citing the fact that she did not want to run against Herb Gray.^[3]

She died in Windsor at the age of 87 in 2018.^[4][5]