Nonpartisan Hacks
Joel Grenz and Sean WoodHosted by two Parksville city councillors, Nonpartisan Hacks brings you behind the scenes of how government really works — without the spin, the shouting, or the partisanship. We dive into the practical, the absurd, and the oddly inspiring world of local government, while mixing in the occasional provincial and federal twist. Expect real talk about decision-making, budgets, bylaws, and political h... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentSociety & Culture | |||
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What happens when the province doesn't move fast enough and people in your city can't wait?
In this episode of Nonpartisan Hacks, Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Marianne Alto, Mayor of the City of Victoria, recorded live at the AVICC convent... more
What happens when serving your community means risking your personal safety?
In this episode of Nonpartisan Hacks, recorded live at the AVICC convention in Victoria, Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Marianne Meed Ward — Mayor of Burlington, On... more
What happens when a government starts blocking bills before anyone gets to read them?
In this episode of Nonpartisan Hacks, Joel Grenz and Sean Wood welcome back BC political reporter Rob Shaw — host of Political Capital and co-author of the bestsel... more
Nobody teaches you how to vote well. Maybe they should.
You already know how to mark an X on a ballot. But do you know what you're actually voting for?
Joel Grenz and Sean Wood — two City of Parksville councillors — break down the overlooked civics... more
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Two local government facilitators host candid, data-driven conversations about how decisions get made in government, with a focus on budgets, bylaws, and governance processes. Across episodes, topics frequently center on local policy, municipal budgeting, intergovernmental coordination, transparency, and how political dynamics shape practical outcomes for communities. Notable strengths include a no-spin approach, real-world anecdotes from city and regional governance, and guests who bring deep experience from municipal to provincial levels. The mix often leans toward practical strategy for public officials, advocates, and civic-minded listeners who want to understand how governance actually works and how to influence outcomes without partis... more
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Recent guests on Nonpartisan Hacks include:
1. Marianne Alto
2. Marianne Meed Ward
3. George Anderson
4. Peter Milobar
5. Nicole Minions
6. Donna Hais
7. John Rustad
8. Tyler Brown
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