Inside Local Politics: A Conversation with Kirby Schafer

In this eye-opening interview, council candidate Kirby Schafer pulls back the curtain on city council dynamics, budget concerns, infrastructure delays, and the growing demand for transparency in local government.💬 “Trust is a hard thing to regain.” 💬 “We’re spending money on wants, not needs.”From traffic concerns to whistleblower policies and community engagement, this conversation dives into the issues residents are actually talking about.Key Topics-City council collaboration and surprises-Budget management and operational efficiencies-Infrastructure projects and funding delays-Community engagement and transparencyChapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation01:00 Observations on City Council Performance07:15 Budget Challenges and Management Insights14:20 Transparency and Public Engagement19:01 Community Concerns and Traffic Management23:10 Urban Hen Bylaw and Liquor in Parks Discussion25:55 Whistleblower Policy and Accountability27:57 Future Outlook for City CouncilThank you for listening and sharing you are one in a million! We are excited to announce our community is growing and we couldn't do it with out you!  Hey we need your support. Like and subscribe to Bring Back The Porch PodcastSupport the show