Mayoral Candidates Answer Questions

On September 22, 2026, the second all-candidates meeting was held at the Maple Bay fire hall. Thank you to the Maple Bay Community Association for hosting this meeting, and to the candidates for attending and giving voters an opportunity to get to know them better.

Two important questions were asked by the audience, and referred to the mayoral candidates: one on wildfires and the other on the old hospital. The video clip below allows viewers to go beyond the opening statements of the candidates and see how they tackle real life problems. Think about how Rob Douglas and Chris Wilkinson distinguish themselves.

The role of mayor demands in-depth knowledge of our community’s issues and needs, along with sound judgment to get us to the best outcome. And sometimes a decision needs to be made on an emergency basis.

In our view, Rob Douglas possesses the leadership, integrity, and qualities to guide us through a challenging and complex time.

Watch the excerpt below, then click the link if you’d like to see the entire meeting.