Municipal Affairs

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Municipal Affairs is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 521 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #121

  Mississauga Votes ’26: Mayoral Candidate Dipika Damerla

  Sep 4, 202644 minS5

  Mississauga is changing. Today, 62 percent of its residents identify as a visible minority, and one in four identifies as South Asian. Yet the city has never elected an ethnic mayor. Now, Incumbent Ward 7 Councillor Dipika Damerla is seeking to change that. But this campaign is about more than representation. It comes at a time when 46 percent of Mississauga residents surveyed say the city is moving in the wrong direction. Dipika Damerla says the answer is a city that works differently — beginning with a freeze on property taxes, an independent Auditor General for the city, and a fundamental change to how policing costs are shared between Mississauga and Brampton. She argues Mississauga currently carries 62 percent of the police budget, compared with 38 percent for Brampton, despite their populations being similar — a division she says is based on an outdated formula created decades ago. For Damerla, the question is whether Mississauga is ready for a different kind of leadership — one focused on affordability, accountability, and changing the way City Hall does business. On this edition of Municipal Affairs Votes, we speak with mayoral candidate Dipika Damerla about her campaign, her priorities, and her vision for the future of Mississauga. This is Municipal Affairs Votes, and I’m Christopher Brown. ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026

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  Episode #120

  Are Alberta’s Municipal Resignations Becoming a Trend?

  Sep 3, 202611 minS5

  There are moments in municipal politics when you have to stop… take a step back… and ask a very simple question: What is going on? Because across Alberta, the alarm bells are starting to ring. Over the last several weeks, we have seen resignation after resignation from municipal councils across this province. Mayors. Councillors. A reeve. People who, just months ago, were elected by their neighbours to serve their communities for the next four years are now stepping away from public office. And that raises a question that I think we need to take seriously: Are we witnessing a trend in Alberta municipal politics — or are we simply seeing something that has happened before? So, we decided to do the research. We searched municipal websites. We searched publicly available social media channels. We looked for announcements, council minutes, notices of vacancies and reports of by-elections. And what we found is certainly worth paying attention to. ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026

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  Episode #118

  LIVE SHOW: MB Municipal Votes 2026 - Sponsored by AMM

  Sep 3, 202657 minS5

  Good morning, and welcome to a special live edition of Municipal Affairs. The 2026 Manitoba Municipal Election is just around the corner, and over the next seven weeks, we’ll be taking a closer look at the people, the positions, and the responsibilities that shape municipal government in communities across our province. Throughout this special series, we’ll explore the roles of Mayors, Reeves, and Councillors — what they do, what they’re responsible for, and perhaps just as importantly, what they aren’t responsible for. This special series on the 2026 Manitoba Municipal Election is brought to you in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. And today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the most important roles at the municipal level: the Councillor. If you’re thinking about putting your name on the ballot this fall, you may be wondering: What does the job really involve? What are a councillor's day-to-day responsibilities? What decisions can a councillor make? What does it mean to represent the residents of your ward or community? And what are some of the common myths and misconceptions about what you can — and can’t — do as an elected municipal official? To help us answer those questions, we’re pleased to be joined by three councillors representing communities from across Manitoba. Joining us from the City of Thompson is Councillor Kathy Valentino. From the City of Brandon is Councillor Shaun Cameron. And from the City of Portage la Prairie, Councillor Colin Doyle. Thank you all for being with us today. Whether you’re a longtime municipal voter, someone considering a run for council, or simply interested in better understanding how decisions are made in your community, today’s conversation is an opportunity to get a closer look at what it really means to serve as a municipal councillor. So, with that, let’s get started. This is Municipal Affairs — live, and today, We’re Asking… So, You Want To Be Municipal Councillor? *** This Episode Was Broadcast Live On Wednesday September 2nd at 9:30 CST**** ----- Episode Made Possible With Support From: https://amm.mb.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026

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  Episode #119

  SUMA and WCMA: The Municipal Future

  Sep 2, 202627 minS5

  Across Western Canada, municipal leaders are facing challenges that increasingly reach far beyond the council chamber. On August 25 and 26, representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered in Edmonton for the annual Western Canadian Municipal Associations meeting. The issues were big: tariffs and rising construction costs, trade corridors, AI data centres, emergency preparedness, and the future of RCMP contract policing. Municipalities warn that tariffs could drive up the cost of essential equipment and infrastructure — costs that could ultimately be passed on to local taxpayers. They’re also calling for greater investment in roads, rail and pipelines to help Western Canadian products reach markets at home and around the world. On data centres and AI, municipal leaders say local governments need a voice in decisions that directly affect their communities. And with the current RCMP agreements set to expire in 2032, municipalities want a meaningful role in shaping what comes next. Six municipal organizations, four provinces, and one message: municipalities need a seat at the table. Today, we speak with Randy Goulden, President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, about what came out of the Edmonton meeting — and what Western municipalities are asking Ottawa to do. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Municipal Affairs ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026

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  Episode #117

  Taber Cornfest: The Festival That Defines a Community

  Aug 31, 202620 minS5

  In Southern Alberta, there are community festivals — and then there is Taber Cornfest. Every August, just before the long weekend, the Town of Taber comes alive for one of the region's biggest free family celebrations. Live music. Food. Rides. Entertainment. And, of course, plenty of corn. This year's Cornfest was billed as the biggest and best yet — bringing locals and visitors together for a weekend that has become a cherished Southern Alberta tradition. And behind the celebration is a community effort, supported by generous sponsors, volunteers, local businesses and the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce. But in a community whose identity is so closely tied to corn, why not embrace it? Taber has turned its agricultural identity into something bigger — a brand, a tradition, and a reason for thousands of people to come together every summer. ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026

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