Getting things done on Salt Spring
My first 18 months, practical changes at the LTC, and working with the other trustee. Three follow-up questions about turning ideas into results on Salt Spring.
6 minute read
Articles & Events
Read what Ethan's been writing. See where he'll be.
Read Ethan's latest articles about the decisions shaping Salt Spring, then find out where you can meet him in person.
Articles from Ethan
Full articles on housing, accountability, and Salt Spring’s future.
Renting, ownership, and a future on Salt Spring
A Facebook reader asks about secure homes and paths to ownership. Ethan responds on rentals, co-ops, land trusts, homes above shops, and what a trustee could do.
7 minute readMaking it Possible for People to Stay
I want young people who grow up on Salt Spring to be able to imagine an adult life here.
7 minute readTrust starts with transparency
Public information should become easier to find and understand over time.
5 minute readThe Trust Must Be Stopped From Moving the Goalposts
The Baker Beach experience and why residents need clear requirements, consistent decisions, and a fair process they can rely on.
8 minute readLessons From Ground Zero
A community assembly could bring more of Salt Spring into the decisions that shape our future, with representative participation and time to work through the trade-offs.
5 minute read
Elsewhere
Previously published articles
- Trust Starts With TransparencySalt Spring Exchange · Sep 24, 2026→
- The Trust Must Be Stopped From Moving the GoalpostsSalt Spring Exchange · Sep 8, 2026→
- My Islands Trust Campaign Website Is Live - Now I Want to Hear from YouSalt Spring Exchange · Jul 13, 2026→
- Ethan Wilding to Run for TrustSalt Spring Exchange · Jun 12, 2026→
- Lessons From Ground ZeroSalt Spring Exchange · May 15, 2026→
Upcoming
Where to meet Ethan
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Sep12–13
Fair
Salt Spring Fall Fair
Farmers' Institute, 351 Rainbow Road · gates 7:30am both days. The island's big agricultural weekend.
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Sep23
Forum
All-Candidates Forum
Venue and time to be confirmed. Candidates for the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee together on one stage, taking questions from the community.
More dates to come shortly. These are public gatherings around the island, with organizer links where available for the latest details. Ethan's other confirmed campaign stops go up here and on Facebook as soon as they're set.
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