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WORCA Meet the Candidates — October 6, Whistler Secondary School.
The Whistler Off Road Cycling Association ran its meeting speed-dating style: each candidate gave a short introduction, then moved from table to table, spending about five minutes with each group.
All Candidates Meeting — Conversation, Climate and Community Wellbeing — October 1, Maury Young Arts Centre.
AWARE, the Whistler Multicultural Society and Whistler Community Services Society hosted this one, focused on environmental stewardship and community wellbeing. Read AWARE’s briefing notes on conservation, climate action and the circular economy to see where Whistler stands.
Whistler’s Municipal All Candidates Meeting — September 24, Maury Young Arts Centre.
About 150 people came to hear all 17 council candidates take questions on building permits, housing, wildfire, childcare, municipal spending and recreation in a changing climate. Pique covered it: Permitting, affordability and growth dominate Whistler council candidates’ first all-topics debate. I raised concerns about bylaw requirements that businesses can’t predict, and said wildfire decisions should draw on peer-reviewed research alongside local knowledge. I was one of eleven challengers making the case for fresh perspectives on council.
Northlands and the Racket Club — September 20, Whistler Racket Club.
Candidates met to discuss Beedie’s plans to redevelop Northlands, including the racket club. I said the club needs replacing, but it isn’t my call to decide what it looks like or where it goes. More on my take.
Michael Burnett puts ‘deep democracy’ at centre of Whistler council bid — Pique Newsmagazine, August 27, 2026, by Luke Faulks.
I had the opportunity to talk with Luke at Pique Newsmagazine about why I’m standing for Whistler’s council. I want to give residents a bigger say through neighbourhood associations, town halls and clearer information on how to bring issues before council. On development, Whistler’s limited land base means it will ultimately need greater density, but each proposal should still be judged on its own merits.
I’ll keep this page updated with coverage as the campaign continues.