One of the things I have valued most about working alongside Ken is his interest in bringing people together to find the best solutions. He leads with respect, listens to perspectives that may differ from his own, asks thoughtful questions and understands that leadership is ultimately about the team, the community and the legacy we leave behind for those who come after us. Ken’s door has always been open. He has made time to listen, offer advice and consider new ideas — whether the conversation was about something happening around the Council table or in the community. At one of my first meetings in his office, I noticed a small handwritten sign above the doorway leading out into the hall. It read, “Servant’s Entrance.” The message was simple: when you walk out of that office and into the community, you are there to serve them, not yourself. I’ve thought about that sign many times since, because it says a lot about the way Ken approaches public service. He has a deep appreciation for all the different parts of our Municipality and for the people who make them what they are. He understands the importance of our individual communities, our businesses and major economic drivers, our service clubs, sports teams, community organizations and the countless volunteers who give their time to make this such an incredible place to live.​ A conversation with Ken can easily move from his evening spent on the tractor to a recent chat with a small business owner or span lessons learned volunteering alongside his children to insights from a meeting with provincial officials and representatives from the nuclear sector. He understands both the everyday realities of life here and the larger opportunities and challenges that will shape our future. Not every decision made at Council is transformative, but Ken has balanced taking strategically bold action with a strong focus on fiscal responsibility.  He has kept the big picture in sight while remembering who he is serving today.  More than anything, Ken’s commitment to this Municipality is genuine. He cares about its people, its communities and the organizations that hold them together. He believes in working collaboratively, building bridges and finding a way forward together.