AMO Podcast Series 2025

Brian Rosborough, who recently retired as AMO’s executive director, sat down with us to discuss the importance of the annual conference and the content that makes the event so special. Rosborough also shares reflections on his 34-year career in public service – the past six as AMO’s executive director – why he is excited for the organization’s future, and just what the future holds for him personally.

Judy Dezell, director of AMO’s Enterprise Centre, Business Partnerships and Local Authority Services (LAS), and Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin, join us to discuss automated speed enforcement and its potential to improve public safety. Dezell shares how LAS is supporting communities in implement automated speed camera systems, while Dollin highlights Innisfil’s pilot program and the ways it is shifting public attitudes around speeding and traffic safety.

Tammy Hwang, Hamilton city councillor, and Kerry Yang, one of AMO’s 2025 Youth Fellows, join us to discuss the value of the fellowship and how it creates opportunities for young people to engage with their communities. Hwang points out the importance of mentorship when working with youth interested in the municipal sector, while Yang – currently studying Health Sciences at McMaster University, in Hamilton – shares insights on how local governments can better connect with and amplify youth voices.

Lindsay Jones, recently appointed as AMO’s new executive director, sat down with us to discuss the importance of modernizing the municipal-provincial relationship and proving local governments with more tools for helping build a strong national economy. Jones also shares her perspective on stepping into her new role, reflects on the broad scope of AMO’s work, and describes what it feels like to be the new person at the helm.

Corrine Rahman, London city councillor, joins us to discuss the challenges of today’s political climate and how things have evolved since her time as a staff member in the mayor’s office. Rahman expresses concern over the decline in civility but remains committed to serving her community and championing greater participation from women, youth, and visible minorities in municipal politics – whether they’re already involved or considering a run for office.

Bill Rayburn, CEO, and Adam Bennett, director of paramedic service, at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, join us to discuss the importance of recognizing local government innovation and their Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award-winning CARE First Deployment Initiatives. The CARE First model is transforming 9-1-1 response by introducing a tiered system that dispatches appropriate aid based on the call’s urgency – rather than automatically sending a full ambulance every time.

Keillor, vice president of transit operations at Voyago Transdev, joins us to discuss the organization’s Rural Transit handbook. Created in conjunction with Dillon Consulting Limited, the handbook – available both online and in print – provides rural municipalities with a tool for launching transit services. The guidebook includes guidance on securing funding, designing systems, and answering questions for those looking to offer a “full spectrum” of transit services.