Everything is Connected
Looking Beyond Today’s Decisions July’s Council meeting was the final meeting held in the current Council Chambers before the Town begins another chapter of amalgamation by relocating to its new facilities. In many ways, the meeting reflected that same theme—moving forward while continuing to make decisions that will shape Diamond Valley for many years. Several […]
Diamond Valley Council Watch – July 15, 2026 Read More »
Diamond Valley Council met on June 3rd with several financial and infrastructure-related items on the agenda. While there were no public questions submitted and much of the meeting was procedural, several decisions provide insight into how the Town is planning for future infrastructure needs. Reserve Restructuring Council approved a significant reorganization of municipal reserve accounts,
Council Debrief – June 3 & 17, 2026 Read More »
I had planned to prepare a Council Brief following the June 3 Regular Council Meeting. However, the Town has advised that the meeting recording is unavailable due to technical difficulties. After contacting Legislative Services, I learned that the Town does not provide meeting transcripts. Draft minutes from the June 3 meeting are expected to be
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A proposed gas bar sparked a bigger Diamond Valley conversation: Are today’s land use decisions protecting watershed health, infrastructure resilience, and the community’s long-term future?
A well-attended Council meeting brought forward important questions about green space, development, and how Diamond Valley will grow. This brief outlines what residents asked, what Council shared, and what it means moving forward.
Council Brief – April 15, 2026: Green Space, Growth, and Community Questions Read More »
Diamond Valley Council met on March 18 with a mix of operational decisions, public questions, and discussions tied to long-term planning and community infrastructure. Meetings like this often combine immediate needs with broader considerations that shape the Town over time. Public Questions & Discussion Several questions were brought forward during the meeting, reflecting a range
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March 4, 2026 | Asset Planning, Policy Updates & Community Identity The March 4 Council meeting was a relatively short session, focused primarily on policy updates and administrative housekeeping. While the agenda was light, a few discussions touched on longer-term planning for how the Town manages its assets and guides future development. Below are the
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A clear summary of Diamond Valley Council’s February 18, 2026 meeting, including financial review, committee recruitment policy adoption, and road naming decisions affecting the community.
Diamond Valley Council Meeting Feb 18 2026: Summary and Context Read More »
For anyone who prefers to see the exact wording rather than rely on summaries, the written meeting transcript is often the clearest and quickest way to follow these exchanges.
What Happened at Council: Context, Process, and Why Communication Matters Read More »
Context: January 21, 2026 Council Meeting The reflections below are drawn from the January 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting of the Town of Diamond Valley, which I attended in person. Council meetings are where much of the Town’s long-term direction quietly takes shape — not only through motions and votes, but through what is acknowledged,
Context: January 21, 2026 Council Meeting Observations from Council: Read More »