Kyla
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Port Moody
City Councillor
Your independent representative focused on residents and businesses
Integrity. Common Sense. Results.
About Me
Since I was first elected in 2022, I’ve focused on strengthening governance, improving financial stability, advancing key infrastructure projects like a new Kyle Centre, and expanding public safety, parkland and the arts. We’ve restored working relationships with neighbouring communities and increased our tree canopy and protections while making regulations fairer for stratas. We've added hundreds of new daycare spots and doubled the number of affordable housing units in Port Moody.
In my first four years, I served as Chair of the Finance, Land Use, City Initiatives and Planning, Strategic Priorities, Parks & Environment, and Arts, Culture and Heritage Committees. I was Vice-Chair of the Task Force on Arts and Business and served as the Council Liaison for the PoMo Museum and Heritage Society, PoMo Arts, Golden Spike Days Society, and the Tri-Cities Food Council.
While I'm proud of the progress we made, there is more to accomplish, and I have a solid plan for achieving it. I believe Port Moody deserves independent voices that will work in the best interests of Port Moody as a whole, not narrow interest groups or parties that seek to control member votes.
Let's keep Port Moody focused on what matters: good governance, financial resilience, infrastructure and traffic improvements, parkland initiatives, and a better business and shopping environment for all. I work hard for my community and always encourage folks to reach out.
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I moved to the Lower Mainland in 1994 from northern BC to attend Simon Fraser University, where I graduated with a Joint Major Degree in Political Science, History and French (1999). I fell in love with Port Moody during my years living in residence at SFU and promised myself I’d live here one day.
After graduating from SFU, I spent 15 years working in corporate finance and business planning for private, going-public and publicly-traded businesses. I've been proud to build my life and family in Port Moody. Both my daughters attended Glenayre Elementary, my youngest is now at Banting and my eldest is now at Port Moody Secondary.
Since 2015, I have provided Chief of Staff and Board management to a range of private, public, not-for-profit and government organizations, including working for Coquitlam Mayor and Council. I currently work full-time for a national cancer non-profit and serve on the Board of Theatrix YouthTheatre Society, a local non-profit dedicated to delivering performing arts education and experiences to youths. I’m fortunate that my full-time job allows me to commit myself fully to my Council duties and I'm proud to say that I didn't miss one regular Council meeting my entire first term.
My Values - For a Stronger Port Moody
Integrity
Integrity means doing the work, making decisions in the best interests of the community, being accountable, and pushing back on misinformation and disinformation with facts and truth.
Transparency means open communication and clear decision-making so residents understand not just what’s happening, but why. I respond to every email I receive, and regularly answer queries on social media.
Transparency
Diligence
Diligence means doing the work thoroughly and consistently, asking the right questions, reviewing the details, and making room for creative new ideas while incorporating best practices.
Work ethic means showing up prepared, putting in the time, and following through on my commitments. I have brought several motions to improve our community, and haven't missed one Regular Council meeting in 4 years.
Work Ethic
Collaboration means working openly and authentically with Council, staff, and the community to engage and find solutions that move the city forward together.
Collaboration
Consistency
Consistency means showing up in and for our community, and applying the same values and standards to every decision. It’s a principle that keeps my work steady, reliable, and results-focused.
Get Involved
Looking for ways to support Kyla's campaign? You can get involved by volunteering your time, whether that’s door-knocking, hosting a small event, or helping spread the word in your network.
You can also take a yard sign during the campaign period when election signs are permitted!
If you’d prefer to support financially, donations are always appreciated and help keep the campaign moving forward.
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Connect With Kyla
Connect with Kyla if you’re a local resident, business owner, or investor who wants to have a real conversation about the future of our city. Reach out to share your ideas, concerns, or the issues that matter most to you, your voice helps shape what comes next.
