After a hiatus, The Whistler Podcast is back for the final episodes of Season 4. This episode, Mayor Jack Crompton sits down with Councillor Jen Ford for a conversation about the issues shaping Whistler and the Sea to Sky corridor.
Drawing on nearly 12 years on Whistler Council, along with leadership roles as Chair of the Whistler Housing Authority, Chair of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) and former President of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Jen shares practical insight into how local government works behind the scenes. The discussion explores everything from the surprising origins of regional districts and growth planning in the Sea to Sky, to affordable housing, healthcare innovation and climate resilience.
Jen also explains the importance of projects like Harrow Road, the evolving role of the Whistler Housing Authority and how communities can continue to innovate while planning for future generations.
Host: Jack Crompton
Guest: Jen Ford
Links/More Information:
Whistler Housing Authority Board of Directors
Whistler Housing Authority – Learn More
Whistler Councillor Jen Ford elected UBCM president
Improving conduct standards for local governments
Acknowledgements
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known in their language as L̓il̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We respect and commit to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.
