Everything's Local - The State of Municipalities
Communities rarely find themselves in trouble overnight. More often, the warning signs are there for years: infrastructure that’s falling behind, difficult conversations that never happen, local businesses that struggle to survive, or decisions that solve today’s problem while creating a bigger one for tomorrow.
And the challenge for municipal leaders is recognizing those warning signs before they become full-blown crises.
One year after the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election, councillors and mayors across the province have had a year to confront the realities of local government. They’ve faced competing priorities, difficult budget decisions, growing expectations, and the pressure to deliver results in an increasingly complicated environment.
But what separates a community that simply survives from one that actually thrives? How can municipal leaders recognize when their community is heading in the wrong direction—and what can they do to change course?
On this episode of Municipal Affairs, as part of the Cross Border Network Live Show and our Everything’s Local Live Show Series, we’re looking beyond the headlines to examine the decisions, habits, and warning signs that can shape a community’s future.
Doug Griffiths, author of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, joins us to reflect on the past year in municipal government, identify the challenges communities should be paying attention to, and discuss what may be coming next.
Because the decisions municipalities make today don’t just shape the next budget or election cycle. They can determine the future of an entire community. ------
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