The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work - Full Interview: Former Golden BC Mayor Christina Benty

Full Interview: Former Golden BC Mayor Christina Benty

02/10/25 • 34 min

The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Christina Benty is a recovering politician with an enduring passion for local government. She served as Mayor of Golden British Columbia, and Councillor for 12 years. Driven by a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, she collaborates with leaders and organizations to create environments that are kinder, wiser, and more conscious. As a national speaker, facilitator, published author, and performance coach, Christina brings dynamic energy and deep insights to governing bodies and senior management teams. Drawing on her extensive political experience and educational background, she delivers thought-provoking content infused with enthusiasm and practical wisdom. Christina empowers leaders to build stronger, more resilient organizations, making local governance a model for innovation and progress. *********************************** Subscribe to Show: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GISqEX Spotify Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepoliticaltrenches Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown *********************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2025

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'British Columbia'

Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work We are travelling to our final western province today, we are making our way to the Sunshine Coast and talking all things British Columbia. To help us unpack that we are pleased to sit down and chat with the Former Mayor of Golden British Columbia. But, before our discussion, Ian and Chris have some stories we are going to dive into. *********************************** 0:00 - Opening: 0:04 - Introduction: 0:52 - Story #1 - BC Municipalities Border Fence 5:20 - Story #2 - Moose Jaw City Council Funding Advocacy 12:33 - Story #3 - Former CMRB Mayor Visa Bill 18:50 - Interview - Christina Benty, Former Mayor of Golden, BC 38:21 - Closing Remarks 40:12 - End Credits ********************************** Stories In Today's Show: Council, locals unhappy after police in Delta, B.C., order new chain-link fence along stretch of U.S. border https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/delta-police-us-border-fence-1.7439078 Province must give all municipalities money for housing, council says https://www.moosejawtoday.com/local-news/province-must-give-all-municipalities-money-for-housing-council-says-10149154 Former mayor McDougall pays back $17K in personal expenses charged to CBRM credit card https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/former-mayor-charged-personal-expenses-cbrm-credit-card-1.7437882 *********************************** Subscribe to Show: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GISqEX Spotify Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepoliticaltrenches Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown *********************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2025

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'Ontario'

Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

We are travelling to Ontario for a special roundtable discussion regarding, of all things, municipalities and the provincial elections currently underway.

To help us unpack that, we are pleased to sit down and chat with two Councillors from the province to hear from them directly about what they are hearing and what they want from the next provincial government.

But, before our roundtable, we have some stories we are going to dive into.

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Stories In Today's Show:
Municipal mayors are entering the Ontario election race with endorsements. It’s not the norm

https://globalnews.ca/news/11014463/ontario-election-mayor-endorsements/

East St. Paul mayor breached election bylaw, conflict of interest act while working as councillor: ombudsman

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/east-st-paul-mayor-ombudsman-1.7454519

X and ‘municipal values’: Why a Halifax councillor wants the city to stop using it

https://globalnews.ca/news/11012167/halifax-council-x-social-media-twitter/

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