Tom Slager

Not quite sure if he is cruising into, past, or through his midlife crisis, Tom finds himself with the belief that there are a lot of stories to tell. A jack of many trades, he has worked in education, retail, and not for profit industries. High school teacher, corporate trainer, fundraiser and stockboy cover the span of his work. A proud graduate of Calvin University, he has never lost his love of a good history or a good argument. He has always believed that the story of an individual is just as important as the story of a nation.

My Contributions

Just CK’s Council Doing CK Council Things

Just CK’s Council Doing CK Council Things

16 councillors and a number of city managers were sat around the horseshoe-shaped council chamber table last night. The room was filled, nearly to capacity, with citizens. Many, around 25 or so, had come to make deputations–to have their voices heard regarding the HUB...

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Understanding The U.S. Electoral College

Understanding The U.S. Electoral College

If you follow any US Presidential election, you have most likely heard about the “Electoral College". It’s not a well-understood process even in the United States. And it is once again making the news as the nation gears up for the 2024 Presidential Election. Mostly,...

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Please Stop Asking How Much Charities Pay Staff

Please Stop Asking How Much Charities Pay Staff

Since the beginning of the pandemic small communities across North America have begun to experience many issues that were once prominent in larger cities. Challenges brought on by a lack of mental health resources, inflationary pressure, and economic uncertainty have...

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Living With Chronic Illness

Living With Chronic Illness

Living with chronic illness sneaks up on you. It can move so slowly you don’t even feel its creeping presence. One day you realize that you are doing fewer of the things you enjoy. You don’t go out as much. When you do, you go without your partner. Vacations and even...

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