Anne Kang, BCA Burnaby City Councillor

AnneKang2011FormalPRINT Raised in a family that strongly values community involvement and volunteerism, Burnaby's Anne Kang stepped forward in 2008 to serve her community and was successfully elected to serve as a City Councillor. In 2011 she was re-elected for a second term.

Growing up in the Inman neighbourhood, Anne studied at UBC where she obtained a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Education - Elementary, a Diploma in Special Education - Learning Disability, a Master of Special Education - Gifted and Creative Learners, and Montessori Certification. She currently teaches Grade 4 & 5 students in the Burnaby School District where she has gained further insight into the important connection between great public services and healthy, growing communities.

Anne’s passion for working with people is reflected in her strong record of dedication to enhancing her community by taking on leadership roles with a number of organizations. She is a Founding Director of the TIO Group for young professionals (2003); a Director, Progressive Housing Society (2009); M.C. for the Taiwanese Cultural Festival (2004-2006); Media Coordinator for Taiwanese Cultural Festival (2008); Communications Officer, Vancouver Heritage Society (2003-2009); and, Youth and Young Adult Leader, Tai Kong United Church (1995-2004).

Her enthusiasm for public involvement includes a special interest in ethnic outreach. Her focus and success in helping newcomers connect to City services, understand their rights as citizens and her assistance and guidance with smooth integration into their new homes in Burnaby has been a significant asset to the City.

Anne’s ongoing commitment to the environment has been one of her many accomplishments as a City Councillor with her significant involvement in Burnaby’s Food Scraps Recycling Program that aims to separate food scraps and organic materials from household waste. She realizes the impact and value of this program and through her personal efforts visiting homes, clubs, church groups and youth groups, she has helped increase understanding and participation in this valuable initiative that has resulted in reducing household waste by half, helping to create a more sustainable community.

Anne lives and works in Burnaby and together with her husband, is a busy parent of two pre-school children.

Past Council Appointments:

Member, Public Library Board
Vice-chair, Community Heritage Commission
Member, Environment Committee
Vice-chair, Social Issues Committee
Burnaby City Council Youth Liaison

In January, 2012, Councillor Kang was appointed to the following:

Liaison - Youth Committee
Burnaby Public Library Board - Representative
Community Policing Committee - Member
Environment Committee - Vice Chair
Traffic Safety Committee - Vice Chair