{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Nest","title":"Mayor Dean Murdock: Offering Hope for the Future","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3206,"description":"In this episode, Mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock sits down with Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss the updated Shelbourne Valley and Quadra Mackenzie city plans, creating affordable and accessible housing, battling misinformation within municipal government, and the importance of having your voice heard by local councilors.\nYou can reach out to Mayor Dean Murdock here:\nEmail: mayor@saanich.ca\nInstagram: @murdockmayor\nTranscripts for episodes of the Nest are available at martlet.ca.\nThe December 18, 2025 edition of the Martlet is available now in print at a pub box near you and online at martlet.ca.\nWant to stay in the loop? Register for the Martlet’s e-newsletter here: https://martlet.ca/subscribe/\nFollow us on-\nInstagram: @humansofthemartlet\nX: @themartlet\nTik Tok: @themartlet\nLinked In: @themartlet\nInterested in getting involved with the Martlet? Email info@martlet.ca to learn more about volunteer positions, or to pitch a story.\nWant to advertise with us? Email business@martlet.ca to learn about our extensive advertising opportunities.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2pIpvOzh7rNMhJLiX-zqwX7KTmrIH9r9N2RFWqx-pvQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMTQ1/OGQzODY0OGU1ZmIz/ZmUwNzcxZGMyMzA3/YjZiNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}