Kyara KAHAKAUWILA
for
Metchosin MAYOR
October 15, 2022
Accountable, Inclusive, Collaborative, Transparent
2018-Present Council
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Deputy Mayor (2018-2020)
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CRD Alternate Director
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CRD Water Commission
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Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission
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Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications (CREST)
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Governance Committee
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Finance Committee
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West Shore Parks & Recreation Board of Directors
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Chair
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Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association (GVLRA)
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2014-2018 Council
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Chair of Public Works
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Municipal Grounds User Group
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Metchosin Day Committee Liaison
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Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre Association (MACCA) Liaison
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Seniors Information Recourse Centre (SIRC) Liaison
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CREST
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Governance Committee Chair
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Finance Committee
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CRD Arts Commission
2014 BC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
2009-2014 WestShore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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President 2010-2012
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Past President 2013
2008-2015 Hans Helgeson Elementary School
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PAC President
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Spring Fair Coordinator & volunteer
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Safe Arrival Coordinator & volunteer
2005-2008 Council
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Deputy Mayor
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Chair of Highways
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Highway Administration Committee
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Healthy Community Advisory Select Committee
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Liaison to the Fire Department Advisory Committee
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Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
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Chair
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Westshore Parks & Recreation Board of Directors
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CRD Arts Committee
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Chair
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CREST
2002-2005 Council
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Deputy Mayor
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Chair of Planning & Environment
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Metchosin Environmental Advisory Select Committee (MEASC)
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Liaison to the Fire Department Advisory Committee
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Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
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Treasurer
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Westshore Parks & Recreation Board of Directors
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CRD Arts Committee
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Chair
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CRD Housing Trust Commission
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CREST
1999-2002 Council
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Chair of Parks
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Parks & Trails Advisory Select Committee (PTASC)
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Liaison to the Fire Department Advisory Committee
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Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
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Westshore Parks & Recreation Board of Directors
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CRD Arts Committee
Employment
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Self Employed 2000-Present
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My-Chosen Café 1998-2001
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Metchosin Country Store 1993-1999
Education
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Royal Roads University (RRU) Business Administration Essentials Certificate 2021
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RRU Workplace Communication Certificate 2021
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University of Victoria (UVic) Data Literacy 2021
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Certificates of Autism Community Training 2005-2008
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Camosun College Criminal Justice Program Courses 1998-1999
Community, Charity & Not-For-Profit Organizations
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Metchosin Muse – proofreading committee
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Metchosin Community Safety Night Patrol
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Healthy Community Advisory Committee
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Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
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Chair
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Victoria Hospitals Foundation “Visions” Auction Committee
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Citizens Counseling Centre
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“Tip A Fool” Event Committee Chair
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“Culinary Grazing Tour” Event Committee Chair
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BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
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“Harvest on the Harbour” Event Committee
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“Festival of Trees” Event Committee
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Destination Greater Victoria Board of Directors
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Transportation Committee
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) Board of Directors
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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) – Community Liaison Committee
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Transportation Sub-Committee Chair
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Attractions Victoria Board of Directors
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National Limousine Association (NLA)
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Canadian Conference Committee
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International Conference Committee
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Speaker at International Conferences
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Topics
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Hiring, Retaining & Managing Employees
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Business & Community Relationships
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Leveraging Partnerships
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Work/Life Balance
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Awards
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Vancouver Island’s Top 20 Under 40
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Black Press Women in Business Award – Outstanding Business Owner
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BBB Community Service Award
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WestShore Chamber of Commerce Homebased Business Award
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Victoria Wedding Industry Best Transportation Award (twice awarded)
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Limousine Chauffeur Transportation (LCT) International Operator of the Year