Town Council

Members of the public are invited to attend meetings in person in Council Chambers or virtually via Zoom. At the end of each meeting, there is an opportunity for members of the gallery to ask questions of Council associated only with issues dealt with on the agenda for that meeting.

To view Council and Committee agendas, including the Zoom links to join virtually, visit the Council Portal.

Learn how to attend virtual public meetings.

A delegation is a process when an individual appears before Council to make a presentation, request an action, provide an update on a project/idea/concept, or provide further information on an issue currently before Council. 

Apply to appear before Council

All correspondence addressed to the Mayor and Council becomes a public record and is provided for consideration of Council.

There are two ways to provide correspondence to Council:

1. Addressed to Mayor and Council, send an email to clerk@golden.ca
   • Correspondence will be processed by staff and typically included on the following Regular Open Council Meeting agenda as External Correspondence.
   • Staff redact personal contact information (not identity) unless the author consents in writing for it to be published.
2. Send a letter to:
   Mayor and Council
   Town of Golden
   Box 350
   Golden, BC
   V0A 1H0
   • Staff manage mail on behalf of Council and will scan your correspondence to Mayor and Council to be included on the following Regular Open Council Meeting agenda as External Correspondence.
   • Staff redact personal information unless the author consents in writing for it to be published.

The deadline for items to be included on a Council agenda for consideration is the Thursday before a Council meeting before noon. 

Residents may contact members of Council directly as individuals using the emails and phone numbers provided below.

Council’s Strategic Priorities represent the municipal objectives and direction set by Town Council that the Town of Golden will work towards delivering. For the current political term of office, Town Council has adopted two corporate-wide priorities and four targeted priorities.

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Council Strategic Priorities and Municipal Objectives 2025-2026

Goals

Based on all public and community stakeholder feedback and interactions, formal and informal public engagement, staff reports, expert opinions, legislative requirements, and all else that Council has heard, learned and experienced over the years, these are Council's goals:

• A more diverse and future-ready economy.
• Greater climate resilience and infrastructure readiness.
• Increased civic engagement, collaboration and transparent governance.
• Long-term, sustainable financial planning and service delivery.
• Sustainable growth to meet our community’s needs.

Mission

The Town of Golden provides accountable governance, delivers core municipal services, and stewards public assets with care. We foster the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of our community, today and for future generations.

Vision

Golden is a resilient and inclusive municipality built on reliable and sustainable infrastructure, where all residents can live well, age well, and thrive.

Values

• Accountable: We are accountable for the financial, social, and environmental resources entrusted to us, making sure that the decisions we make today support the well-being of our community, today and for future generations.
• Adaptive: We are flexible and responsive to changing circumstances, embracing opportunities and challenges to meet the evolving needs of our community. 
• Collaborative: We build strong relationships and work together with the community and partners to achieve shared goals.
• Innovative: We encourage continuous improvement and are open to new ideas for delivering service, improving efficiencies and addressing challenges.
• Transparent: We are committed to openness and inclusivity, making sure that information is accessible and decisions are made with clarity and fairness.