In my final episode about the 2026 election, I share what the last few weeks of the campaign were really like, right up to election night and my win. I thank everyone who voted for me and supported me, especially the people closest to me, whose encouragement carried me through. I also give my take on the new council the voters elected, from the mayor to me as a newly minted councillor, and why I believe Renfrew picked a strong team to move our town forward.

With one week left in Renfrew's municipal election, Scott reflects on the final stretch of the campaign: a tight race among ten council candidates, why he won't handicap the mayor's race, and what he's heard from residents — hold the tax line, fix the infrastructure, pay down the debt, and attract the people and businesses that grow the tax base. He looks back at how Renfrew once drew employers like Renfrew Tape with incentives, explains why he won't sell Renfrew Hydro — "the cash machine" — and says it's time to stop relitigating Ma-Te-Way and start rebuilding.

Plus: why turnout matters, how to vote if you haven't yet — advance voting Thursday, October 22, and Election Day Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — and the story of a friend who made sure to vote from her hospital bed.

My closing message is simple: vote, vote, vote. His next episode lands Tuesday, October 27, after the results are in.

On October 6, Renfrew's candidates faced the voters' questions at All Candidates Night, on taxes, attainable housing, growth, and the town's future. I recap the night: what was asked, how I answered on housing and the Dragonfly development, and what's at stake as online voting opens October 13.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, council candidate Scott Miller reflects on the latest buzz from the campaign trail in Renfrew—from fact-checking on social media to whether tackling the town’s challenges is truly a "Mission: Impossible." Scott breaks down what local council actually does, why municipal staff are the true heavy lifters, and how the next leadership team must navigate critical budget decisions: managing long-term debt, funding essential services like police and fire protection, and growing the local tax base without overburdening residents.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Scott shares updates from the campaign trail as the race for Renfrew Town Council heats up. Scott dives into the recent discussion surrounding cross-boundary development along Opeongo Road, making the case for "fiscal fairness" so Renfrew taxpayers get their fair share of tax revenue when municipal water and sewer services are extended. He also recaps the Rotary Club’s public consultation on revitalizing Knights of Columbus Park, highlights the need for teamwork and accountability at the council table, and previews the upcoming All-Candidates Night.

In this week's campaign update, council candidate Scott Miller reflects on voter feedback across town and dives into key issues shaping Renfrew’s future.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, I kick off the municipal campaign with a candid look at the road ahead for the Town of Renfrew.

From rolling out self-funded campaign lawn signs to breaking down the town’s most pressing municipal issues, Robert shares his practical approach to council leadership. Topics covered include:

• The Council Dynamic: Navigating 10 candidates for 6 seats, how strong mayor powers interact with council votes, and why collaboration matters.

• Managing Long-Term Debt: Understanding Renfrew's 30-year debentures, provincial borrowing limits, and keeping property taxes stable.

• Smart Procurement & Infrastructure: Dealing with new Ontario purchasing rules, planning multi-year reserves for a new fire truck, and addressing the aging Lisgar Avenue town garage.

• Community Engagement: Why Renfrew needs an open all-candidates town hall to bring voters and future leaders into the same room.

The race for Municipal Council starts up now as the closing date for nominations was August 21. This week I talk about me the race and who I am and why I am running.