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  • 9E02: SUMA Vice President City of Regina, Shanon Zachidniak

9E02: SUMA Vice President City of Regina, Shanon Zachidniak

Wednesday 8th October 2025

Join Shanon Zachidniak as she discusses her journey in municipal leadership, SUMA's new governance model, and the challenges facing Saskatchewan's cities.
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Leadership, Governance & Advocacy with Shanon Zachidniak

Episode Overview

  • Shanon's journey from climate advocacy to municipal government.
  • Insights into SUMA's new governance model.
  • Common challenges faced by Saskatchewan municipalities.
  • The importance of collaboration and shared priorities.
  • The role of SUMA in advocating for municipalities.
I didn't imagine this is something that I would do. And I actually did have a clear reason for doing it, which is that I was working on climate initiatives.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? This episode of MuniCast is all about leadership, governance, and advocacy, featuring Shanon Zachidniak, the Vice President of SUMA and a Regina City Councillor. Shanon shares her journey into municipal government, driven by her passion for climate initiatives and the desire to create impactful policies at the local level.
She discusses the role of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) in advocating for municipalities across Saskatchewan, highlighting the importance of collective voices in addressing common challenges such as infrastructure funding, economic diversification, and housing. Shanon also opens up about the unexpected challenges she faced in her role and how she navigates them with a practical approach. Her insights into the new caucus model adopted by SUMA provide a fresh perspective on municipal governance.
The episode offers a glimpse into the dynamics of collaboration among municipalities, the importance of shared priorities, and the value of having a unified voice to advocate for provincial support. Shanon's candid reflections on her role, the challenges facing Regina, and the broader issues impacting municipalities across Saskatchewan make this an engaging listen for anyone interested in municipal governance and advocacy.
So, if you're curious about how leaders are tackling pressing issues like climate change and infrastructure deficits at the local level, this episode is definitely worth your time.
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