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Since our first conversation on growth in Okotoks, a lot has happened.

If you'd like to share your thoughts with Town Council, please take a few minutes to reach out. Visit the link below and select "Mayor & Council" from the drop-down menu to send your comments or questions:

https://www.okotoks.ca/form/contact-us-mayor-and-council

Town Council has approved higher-density developments, residents have organized community meetings, hundreds of people have participated in a citizen-led survey, and new questions continue to emerge about the future direction of our community.

In this episode, I welcome Paul Howarth back to the podcast to unpack the events of the past several weeks and discuss some of the biggest issues facing Okotoks today.

We discuss:

* What has happened since our first episode
* Recent Town Council decisions
* Higher-density development and what it could mean for future neighbourhoods
* The Town's projected population growth to nearly 96,000 residents by 2049
* Infrastructure, traffic, schools, recreation, and community planning
* The Town's reported debt and the role growth plays in future finances
* Why citizen engagement matters, regardless of where you stand

This conversation explores questions and perspectives that many residents have raised. The goal isn't to tell listeners what to think, but to encourage informed, respectful dialogue about the future of Okotoks.

Whether you support the current growth strategy, have concerns about its pace, or simply want to better understand the issues, this episode aims to add context to an important community conversation.

As always, I welcome respectful discussion and would be happy to host Town Council members, Administration, developers, or other community voices who would like to share their perspectives.

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