Drew Dilkens will be the next mayor of Windsor.

Representatives from Drew Dilkens' and John Millson's camps told CBC Windsor that Millson called Dilkens to concede just before 9 p.m.

Unofficial Results Dilkens — 32,271 Millson — 15,848 Horwtiz — 7,293 Source: City of Windsor

At the time of concession, Dilkens had 2,387 votes while Millson had 1,440. Larry Horwitz had 762. Twenty-five polls were reporting.

“The people have spoken. Now, we must join together,”Millson said during his concession speech.

Dilkens, the Ward 1 councillor, defeated 11 challengers and replaces outgoing mayor, Eddie Francis, who decided not to seek re-election after three terms.

Dilkens ran on what he called “a proven jobs plan.”

Dilkens said the first thing he’ll do Tuesday is call the heads of Ford and Chrysler and let them know how important their investment is in Windsor.

He said he is also committed to holding the line on taxes, promising not to raise property taxes in 2015.

"They want to build on our success," Dilkens said of the voters.

In 2014, the city delivered the sixth consecutive tax freeze and the seventh of the last nine years.

"They average home owner has had their taxes held for the last six years," Dilkens said. "We will continue our vigorous pursuit of investment without apology. There is no idea too crazy, no investment too small that I won’t explore."

During the final week of the campaign, Dilkens promised to spend $100 million on sewage upgrades over the next five years; $75 million to replace water mains and $30 million to add an additional reservoir to our city.

"No surprise at all," Francis said. "Drew picked the right message. People felt we were on the right track."

Francis’s last day as Mayor is Nov. 30

“It has been very humbling and rewarding at the same time talking to so many people and listening to their concerns,” Millson said of the campaign. "We got into this race because we wanted to help the city of Windsor. We had a wonderful time."

City Council The following have been elected as councillors: Fred Francis - Ward 1 John Elliott - Ward 2 Rino Bortolin - Ward 3 Chris Holt - Ward 4 * Ed Sleiman - Ward 5 * Jo-Anne Gignac - Ward 6 * Irek Kusmierczyk - Ward 7 * Bill Marra - Ward 8 * Hilary Payne - Ward 9 Paul Borrelli - Ward 10 * denotes incumbent Source: City of Windsor

Millson said he lost 48 pounds campaigning.

"I love Windsor. I want to help it any way I can. There was a lot of debate, a lot of discussion. It’s important for any community," Millson said.

Francis said Millson picked the wrong message.

"They campaigned on change, that’s what the residents did not want," Francis said of Millson and Horwitz.

“Drew Dilkens was the candidate I supported,” said Jo-Anne Gignac, who was re-elected in Ward 6. “He’ll be a great mayor.”

"We live in a great city. We have come a long way. Tonight you voted to continue progress," Dilkens said during his victory speech. "I recognize that not everyone in this election subscribed to my vision. I will hear your voice and listen to your ideas. I have the taxpayer’s back. I work for the taxpayer.

"As I look to the future, I see great things."