In this episode, Keith Davidson talks about his love for Bowen Island, his long-standing commitment to community service, and why he’s decided to put his name forward in this election.

We talk about the challenges facing Bowen, how a small municipality decides what it can realistically afford and deliver, and the importance of making thoughtful decisions about the island’s future.

Keith also reflects on technology and how local government can keep pace with a changing world, while still protecting the character and sense of community that make Bowen special.

At its heart, this is a conversation about community service — what Keith believes he can contribute, and why, at this point in his life, he wants to give something back to an island he clearly loves.

The Bowen Island Podcast is produced in a small cabin in the woods on Bowen Island, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw — the Squamish Nation — with gratitude for their stewardship of these lands and waters over countless generations.

If you’d like to explore more of my work on conversation, community and polarization, you can find me on other broadcast/podcast platforms, including The Conversation Lab, Everything Podcasts.com, Central City Foundations Hope Dialogue, or on Substack. 

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