An Optimist's Campaign Diary
On the eve of voting day, some reflections on putting yourself out there, why I haven't endorsed a mayoral candidate, lawn signs and humility, and the people who taught me the most.

In my own words
Some conversations deserve more than a few lines in a Facebook comment thread. This is where I’ll share the fuller story on the topics people in Trail are talking about: the background, the process, and where I stand.
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Email BevOn the eve of voting day, some reflections on putting yourself out there, why I haven't endorsed a mayoral candidate, lawn signs and humility, and the people who taught me the most.
Homelessness, addiction, mental health, and community safety have no single fix. What a risk-management idea from industry can teach us about building layers of support, and why I want to bring a Situation Table to Trail.
Respectful disagreement around the council table, and some context on the recent conversation about council remuneration.