About Us
At MES, our mission is to empower elected officials with the knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic tools necessary to serve their communities effectively. We are committed to fostering integrity, trust, and innovation in municipal governance, helping leaders navigate public service complexities with confidence. Our approach combines personalized mentorship, forward-thinking strategies, and real-world council experience to build resilient, thriving municipalities.
Our Services
We help municipalities thrive with services tailored to strengthen leadership, enhance governance, and engage communities.
Strategic Planning
Actionable Roadmaps – We create achievable plans that align your vision with resources to guide councils toward measurable results.
Collaborative Approach – Our facilitated process builds consensus, strengthens council-administration alignment, and focuses on community priorities.
Council Orientation & Training
Legislative Compliance – Training fully aligns with regulatory requirements.
Practical Tools – Real-world guidance on roles, responsibilities, and effective decision-making.
Community Advocacy
Stronger Voice – We help councils clearly articulate priorities to government and stakeholders.
Proven Experience – Decades of our municipal leadership experience will guide your council to effectively execute advocacy strategies with impact.
Organizational Reviews
Comprehensive Assessments – We deliver frank, honest reviews of municipal staffing, structure, workflows, policies, and service delivery.
Clear, Actionable Recommendations – We identify operational strengths, gaps, and opportunities to build administrative efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Capacity Building
Project Management – We are an experienced resource that will help municipalities plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Community Economic Development – Our strategies build local capacity, attract local investment, and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Why Choose MES?
Municipal Empowerment Strategies is your trusted partner, dedicated to strengthening local leadership, governance, and community development.
MES is founded and led by experienced municipal leaders, bringing a unique combination of lived council experience, administrative expertise, and proven facilitation skills. We deliver practical, results-driven solutions that align vision with resources. With MES, you gain a trusted partner committed to stronger governance, better collaboration, and lasting community impact.
Our Team
Our leadership team combines decades of municipal governance experience, strategic insight, and community dedication to empower municipalities.
Jenelle Saskiw
Former Mayor & Municipal Leader. Expertise in strategic planning, governance, and public engagement.
Barry Morishita
Community Leader & Governance Advisor. Specializes in leadership development, project management, and advocacy.
Get in Touch
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