In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, I kick off the municipal campaign with a candid look at the road ahead for the Town of Renfrew.

From rolling out self-funded campaign lawn signs to breaking down the town’s most pressing municipal issues, Robert shares his practical approach to council leadership. Topics covered include:

• The Council Dynamic: Navigating 10 candidates for 6 seats, how strong mayor powers interact with council votes, and why collaboration matters.

• Managing Long-Term Debt: Understanding Renfrew's 30-year debentures, provincial borrowing limits, and keeping property taxes stable.

• Smart Procurement & Infrastructure: Dealing with new Ontario purchasing rules, planning multi-year reserves for a new fire truck, and addressing the aging Lisgar Avenue town garage.

• Community Engagement: Why Renfrew needs an open all-candidates town hall to bring voters and future leaders into the same room.

The race for Municipal Council starts up now as the closing date for nominations was August 21. This week I talk about me the race and who I am and why I am running.

I am announcing me candidacy for the up coming municipal elections in October this year. Check out my website at www.scottmiller2026.ca

This week I had the opportunity to see the movie Hidden: The Kati Preston Story (2025)

This week we are back and the war in the middle east contniues to captivate all the media attention and sadly our best defence Chuck Norris passed away today.

It has been a while since I fired up the laptop and did a podcast so I finally got back on here

In this weeks episode I think about the question who was my best teacher and the answer was easy. Life, life has taught me more than school ever did. I am grateful for many of my teacher who gave me the foundation and skills to lean from life.

My challenge to you this week: Stop waiting for a leader to save the day. Look in the mirror. In your family, in your business, in your community—be the calm in the chaos. Be the person who takes responsibility when everyone else is making excuses. That is leadership.

This week my podcast comes out on Remembrance Day and I want to acknowledge those who served our country. Also this week I have been thinking about the free speech we have been given by those who fought for us and how we sometimes miss use it

I am back from a trip to Chicago and I have to say there were no issues and the people of the USA still love their Canadian neighbours.