Where You Belong‪.‬ City of Sault Ste. Marie

The City of Sault Ste. Marie prioritizes accessibility services to ensure that everyone regardless of ability can fully participate in and enjoy everything our great city has to offer. From transportation to public facilities efforts are made every day to remove barriers and create a more inclusive community. In this episode Diane Morrell, Accessibility Coordinator, tells us about National AccessAbility Week and discusses the City's accessibility initiatives.

Public Transit is the heartbeat of a vibrant, livable, and sustainable community. Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services provides a reliable and comfortable public transportation service and is continually monitoring the needs of its customers to create a positive experiences for every passenger. Jay Singh, dedicated transit operator, helps uncover the intricacies that make public transportation an important community infrastructure, exploring its unique features and the exceptional experience it offers to passengers. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Sault Ste. Marie provides businesses with an opportunity to achieve a competitive advantage while providing a natural balance of family, environment, growth, and innovation. Rick Van Staveren, Director of Economic Development joins us to explore the thriving business landscape of Sault Ste. Marie and discover how our city is providing a unique blend of opportunities.

Leadership, integrity, and strategic thinker are only a few words to describe the qualities of a successful CAO. Malcolm White, the City of Sault Ste. Marie's CAO is wrapping up an impressive career in municipal government. From his start in recreation and culture to leading in local government through one of the most challenging times in recent history. Malcolm joins us with a special guest host to talk about the ups and downs in municipal government and what's up next in his retirement.

2023, how would you describe it? From great achievements to unforeseen challenges, we’re here to reflect, reminisce, maybe even share a laugh or two on our year in review episode. Madison Zuppa, Deputy City Clerk and Tessa Vecchio, Corporate Communications Officer reflect on the journey through the highs, lows, twists, and turns of the past 365 days.

2024 budget discussions are currently underway. Most of us debate the merits of a 1.75 percent or 2.5 percent property tax increase but has anyone stopped to explain how property taxes actually work and what it all means? Plain and simple… property taxes are the main source of municipal revenues and, surprising to some, amount to 67 percent of the annual budget. Steve Facey the City's Manager of Finance joins the podcast to explain the budget process.