Kyla (she/her) believes that every kid deserves access to quality public education that is equitable, accessible, and supports students, families, and educators. She is an advocate for public services, a board member for community organizations, a former Chair of the Vancouver Public Library, and a parent. She believes that public governance should be focused on transparency and accountability while ensuring that decision-making is informed by the climate emergency, social justice, decolonization, and centered on those most impacted by the decision. Kyla will fight to remove barriers to public participation in school board decision-making.
Get to know Kyla
What neighbourhood do you live in?
East Vancouver / Commercial Drive
Who is your favourite musician?
You can often find me listening to the soundtrack from Insecure (TV show).
Which is your favourite Vancouver restaurant?
I love getting meals to eat at home from Tayybeh or picking up something at Tamam.
Where is your favourite spot in Vancouver that hardly anyone else knows about?
A one-block long pathway on the north side of the 1300 block on East 6th Avenue.
Name one book you’ve read that had a profound influence on you.
Most recently, Disability Visibility (ed. Alice Wong). Or anything from Massy Books or VPL!
Who is your political hero or role model?
Jennifer Reddy!
It's the end of your first term (on Council, SB, PB). What three achievements are you most proud of?
1) Making it easier for different communities to participate in decision-making;
2) Building strong relationships with people that I don't know yet;
3) Sharing what I've learned with other progressive people who want to run in the next election.
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