So You Want To Be An Alberta Mayor?

Municipal Affairs
2 days ago
1 min read

What does it really take to lead a municipality in Alberta? Behind the ribbon-cuttings, council meetings, and community barbecues lies a role that demands resilience, diplomacy, and a whole lot of coffee.

With Alberta’s next municipal election coming up on October 20th, some of you might be wondering what it would be like to step into the mayor’s chair yourself. This episode is for you—and for anyone curious about the people who take on that challenge.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the mayor’s role with a candid roundtable featuring three people who’ve been there—navigating budgets, steering through crises, and, yes, fielding those passionate phone calls from residents.

Joining me are Barry Morishita, former Mayor of the City of Brooks; Angela Duncan, former Mayor of the Village of Alberta Beach; and Janelle Saskiw, former Mayor of Marwayne. Together, they’ll share the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned from leading their communities.

Whether you’re thinking about running for office, curious about how municipal decisions really get made, or just wondering why anyone would sign up for the stress, this conversation will give you a front-row seat to the realities of local leadership in Alberta’s diverse and evolving communities.

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