Council updates and posts from Ben Davey, Mitchell Ward Councillorhttps://bendavey.ca/https://bendavey.ca/blog/election-night-thank-you-win/https://bendavey.ca/blog/election-night-thank-you-win/For the support, the conversations, and the trust. I am honoured to be one of your councillors this term, and I will keep showing up for you.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/election-day/https://bendavey.ca/blog/election-day/Election Day is here, voting closes tonight at 8 p.m. sharp, it's by phone or internet only, and it takes about 5 minuutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/have-you-voted/https://bendavey.ca/blog/have-you-voted/We're into voting week, Mitchell, so a simple question: have you voted yet?Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/be-available-to-residents/https://bendavey.ca/blog/be-available-to-residents/Reinforcing my promise to be available to residents, I put my personal cell phone number on my campaign material. Here's why.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/voting-is-open/https://bendavey.ca/blog/voting-is-open/Here is how it works, start to finish, and how to get help if you need it.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/fiscal-responsibility-smart-spending/https://bendavey.ca/blog/fiscal-responsibility-smart-spending/Respecting Your Hard-Earned Tax DollarsSun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/all-candidates-meeting-recap/https://bendavey.ca/blog/all-candidates-meeting-recap/My three moments from the October 15th All Candidates Meeting in Mitchell — the videos and full text of my opening statement, my answer on data centres, and why I'm running.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/do-it-right-first-time/https://bendavey.ca/blog/do-it-right-first-time/Defining a process for how council makes decisions would save money, time, and headaches — and make sure residents are part of the conversation from the start.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/happy-thanksgiving/https://bendavey.ca/blog/happy-thanksgiving/Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what matters most, and for me that means the people who make West Perth feel like home.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/local-business-downtown-vibrancy/https://bendavey.ca/blog/local-business-downtown-vibrancy/A healthy main street doesn't happen by accident. Council has real levers — here's how I'd use them.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/recreation-parks-youth-programs/https://bendavey.ca/blog/recreation-parks-youth-programs/Rinks, parks, and fields are where a town raises its kids. Here's how I'd approach them as a councillor.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/responsiveness-you-can-hold-me-to/https://bendavey.ca/blog/responsiveness-you-can-hold-me-to/Here's the Standard I'll Hold Myself To.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/young-families-mitchell/https://bendavey.ca/blog/young-families-mitchell/Why being at the council table matters to me, and to the families who are raising their kids in Mitchell right now.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/affordable-childcare/https://bendavey.ca/blog/affordable-childcare/Childcare is a family issue, an economic issue, and a community issue. Here's what West Perth can do to help.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/bylaws-small-town-charm/https://bendavey.ca/blog/bylaws-small-town-charm/What it means to me and how I intend to protect it as a councillor.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/fiscal-responsibility-with-receipts/https://bendavey.ca/blog/fiscal-responsibility-with-receipts/Here is what I will actually do to respect your tax dollars, and how I will show you the receipts.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/housing-affordability-responsibly/https://bendavey.ca/blog/housing-affordability-responsibly/Build What We Need, Protect What We LoveTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/improve-expand-municipal-infrastructure/https://bendavey.ca/blog/improve-expand-municipal-infrastructure/The Unsexy, Essential Job of CouncilTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/local-offset-program/https://bendavey.ca/blog/local-offset-program/Tax Breaks for Developers Who Hire LocalTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/road-maintenance-and-snow-clearing/https://bendavey.ca/blog/road-maintenance-and-snow-clearing/Keeping Our Roads Safe and Dependable Year-RoundTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/responsible-growth/https://bendavey.ca/blog/responsible-growth/Everyone is saying it, but what does it really mean?Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/be-available/https://bendavey.ca/blog/be-available/Why Being Available Matters in Local GovernanceWed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/bring_it_to_you/https://bendavey.ca/blog/bring_it_to_you/Staying Informed Shouldn't Be a Full-Time JobWed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/my-council-experience/https://bendavey.ca/blog/my-council-experience/When Council Stops ListeningTue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/poppylane/https://bendavey.ca/blog/poppylane/My Official Statement on the Closure of Poppy LaneMon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/campaign-update/https://bendavey.ca/blog/campaign-update/Lawn signs, flyers and more are on their way!Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bendavey.ca/blog/candidacy-announcement/https://bendavey.ca/blog/candidacy-announcement/Building a Brighter Future Together for West PerthMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT