Jim Kyluik's Platform

I am Jim Kyluik and I am for:
- a dependable well planned water system for now and in the future
- improving the infrastructure, smart development and improving the business climate

I am a Certified Professional Purchaser, I have my business administration from the University of Saskatchewan. I have taken about 50 or 60 courses over the last 20 years to keep me up to date on the latest technology.

I am not an accountant. I am in Purchasing, I do contracts, negotiations and getting the best value for your dollar. I have been involved with projects valued at over $750 M. I just completed a project in Mongolia, worth over $80 M. With these projects I negotiated water, sewer, landfill, roads, equipment, maintenance, buildings, transportation etc. Pretty well everything that would be involved in the District of Summerland. I have worked for the City of Edmonton as a Senior Materials Management Specialist.

My platform is sound money management, whether it is infrastructure, development, or getting maximum value for your tax dollars.
My goals are to be part of the finance committee and satisfy the citizens of Summerland with cost savings, eliminating red tape, stabilizing taxes and promoting the business climate in Summerland, but not forgetting the community spirit we all love and want to keep.

I feel I have the education and Professional Experience in various projects, contracts and problem solving management teams to provide the Leadership and common sense approach in moving forward in a positive way on issues that concern the community. Yes, we live here in Summerland, the jewel of the Okanagan, where there is a town center with a soul and community spirit, friendly people and a “small town” atmosphere. My wife and I love it here.