Uncategorized – Michael King

Thank you, Pinawa

To those who voted for me: thank you for your trust, and I am sorry we did not get the result we worked for. My commitment to this community was never conditional on winning an election. This is my home. My kids are growing up here. And I will continue to contribute to our shared project of building a better and brighter Pinawa.

All that you touch, you change…

This post is going to be a personal one for me. We’ve made it this far. As we head to the polls, I want to share with you my thoughts about what this campaign means, and what it has meant to me, in my own words. This will take about 8 minutes to read. TwelveContinue reading “All that you touch, you change…”

Brochure Readers, Start Here

Here you will find links to my essays on topics you might be interested in. Have a cup of coffee and a read through. If this is your first time here, there will be a lot of content to look at.

Parks, Trails, and Recreation

A sailboat sailing on a sunny blue day with another sail and Canadian flag in the foreground

Recreation is a key component for our quality of life and for economic development. I believe that affordable high quality recreation promotes health and equity in the community. When I joined Council in 2021, the LGD had no recreation department or plan at all. I started it from the ground up. Now, the recreation department is going strong.

Assets are Liabilities

Municipal assets like roads and pipes and sewers aren’t really assets at all. They’re liabilities. The bottom line is: Can we afford to maintain the status quo?

Building a Vibrant Downtown: The Chamber Survey, Strong Towns, and Pinawa 2000

How do we deliver the walkable amenities and services that residents want, while directly respecting the #1 community concern of protecting taxpayer dollars?

Whiteshell Laboratories and SMRs: The Next Chapter for Pinawa

The welcome sign to the Whiteshell Laboratories in Pinawa Manitoba

Nuclear energy is gaining momentum in Canada, but can Pinawa harness it?

What Real Transparency Looks Like on Council: A Case Study

When candidates talk about “transparency,” it can easily sound like abstract political jargon. But in municipal government, transparency is very simple: It means that major decisions and public spending must happen in open Council meetings through formal resolutions, and not through informal side deals. Here’s a real life example.

My Job on the Train

train workers standing outside of a train smiling

Some people have been asking questions about my profession and how it impacts my life as being a councillor. I’d like to share with you about my excellent career and how working for Via Rail Canada makes me an even better member of council.

Why I am Running for Mayor of Pinawa

A man and his daughter smiling in a winter scene

I am running for Mayor because I believe deeply in Pinawa and in the potential of our community. I became a councillor because I wanted to give back. During my time on Council, I have learned a great deal about how our municipality works, the challenges we face, and the opportunities in front of us.Continue reading “Why I am Running for Mayor of Pinawa”