Sarah Hamilton, an Edmonton City Councillor and member of the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024, shares her surreal experience of being recognized on the list, her political journey that includes being the brunt of verbal insults and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her role in politics. She shares some insight into the role of councillors and why everyone needs to participate in the political process.

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--Chapters--

• (00:13 ) - Sarah Hamilton is a Top 40
  


• (03:20 ) - The Start of Her Career
  


• (04:49 ) - Political Vision
  


• (12:46 ) - Balancing Work and Personal Life in Politics
  


• (18:32 ) - City Challenges and Budget Constraints
  


• (21:21 ) - Comparing Current and Previous Councils
  


• (31:40 ) - Future Plans and Political Aspirations
  


• (32:32 ) - The Role of Media and Public Discourse

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen