Okotoks Blog

After a whirlwind few months on the campaign trail, Amanda and I finally had the chance to slow down a bit this past weekend. We attended a retreat for the board of directors she sits on, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The setting was beautiful, the company was great, and it…

October 20, 2025 — Election Day in Okotoks Municipal elections don’t always get the same attention as provincial or federal ones but they should. Today, you have the chance to help shape the future of our town for the next four years. And in a growing, evolving community like Okotoks, this moment matters more than…

Hi everyone!I’m Amanda, Colin’s wife, and I’m taking over the blog today with an idea I’ve been thinking about for a while now. A Spark from Volunteer Alberta A few years ago, I had the chance to participate in a really inspiring program through Volunteer Alberta. While I wasn’t technically a youth (that ship has…

Every small business is different. And in a town like Okotoks, where our businesses range from home bakers and dog groomers to mechanics, makers, and tech entrepreneurs, a one-size-fits-all solutions just don’t cut it. That’s why, if I’m elected mayor, I’ll work to ensure our local businesses get the kind of support that’s tailored, accessible,…

Leadership isn’t just about giving direction. It’s about building relationships, understanding people, and trusting them to succeed. I’ve learned this not in boardrooms, but on job sites, around kitchen tables, and through years of both personal and professional growth. When I worked in the electrical trade, I often led teams that included apprentices with varying…

Okotoks, we’ve got a chance coming up to shape the next four years of our town. Advanced voting starts this Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Viking Rentals Centre (204 Community Way). That’s your head start. If you can’t make that first day, there are two more advanced voting…

Hey folks, Let’s talk about something we all notice: gas prices in Okotoks are often way higher than what you’ll see just down the road in High River or even in Calgary. If you’ve ever driven a few minutes and saved 10 cents a litre, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s frustrating. And…

Why I’m Not Taking a Raise if Elected Mayor of Okotoks When I decided to run for mayor of Okotoks, I did it because I care deeply about our community—not because of a salary. Let me be clear: If elected as your mayor, I will not request or accept a raise during my term. This…

If there’s one thing I’ve heard over and over again while talking to residents, it’s this: people want to feel heard. They want to understand what’s happening at Town Hall and know that their opinions actually matter. As your mayoral candidate, I’m not just promising transparency. I’m inviting you into the conversation. I believe that…

I’ve been having a lot of great conversations with residents about my platform, and one topic that keeps coming up is my commitment to freezing property taxes. Some folks have asked me, “How can you freeze taxes without cutting services or jobs?” It’s a great question, and I want to explain my approach in simple,…