Tag Archives: walking

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?

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.

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”

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”

Sidewalks, Bicycle Lanes, and Golf Carts.

Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated with cities and transportation. My childhood interest which began building cities with Nintendo and Lego, eventually matured into studying Politics at the University of Winnipeg. I follow urban design and engineering sites and read on the subject to stay up to date. It’s this passionContinue reading “Sidewalks, Bicycle Lanes, and Golf Carts.”