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.
Tag Archives: pinawa
Parks, Trails, and Recreation
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.
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
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
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
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”
Michael King for Mayor of Pinawa
After much thought, and many conversations with residents over the past several months, I have decided to run for Mayor of Pinawa. Over the past six years serving on Council, I have had the opportunity to learn about our community’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities. I am grateful to the many people who have encouraged meContinue reading “Michael King for Mayor of Pinawa”
Lemonade Stand
As part of the fun this weekend, my daughter Emma and her friend Emi are selling cookies, lemonade, iced tea, and juice on McDiarmid near Willis E. They are raising money for the Humane Society. They are smart and put a lot of ice packs in the cooler so the lemonade is cold on thisContinue reading “Lemonade Stand”
Art in the Garden
I had a wonderful time hosting for the Art in the Garden event. I was very lucky have been paired up with Rick McGregor, wildlife photographer. Be sure to check out his amazing gallery at RJM Lenscraft. My natural zen garden was complemented perfectly with pictures of animals hidden in all the little cozy spacesContinue reading “Art in the Garden”
