Mayor Michelle Staples – Mayor of Duncan
Michelle Staples is a long-term Cowichan Valley resident, a mother and self employed entrepreneur with a long history of bringing people together on projects that are important to the Cowichan Valley. She was first elected as a Councillor in 2011. After two terms on Council, in 2018, Michelle became the first female Mayor for the City of Duncan.
Mayor Staples has deep respect for the First Peoples of this land and is honoured to live on Coast Salish territory. Michelle believes that decisions of Council must be made keeping in mind that every decision made impacts the land and its resources and leaves a legacy that will effect generations to come. Development must be done in ways that support the highest vision the City of Duncan can create for itself and Council must always be accountable for its decisions and how they affect the lives and wellbeing of the people we serve.
Michelle previously worked as a part time executive director and a private contractor in community development and she is currently, slowly working towards a Masters in Integrated Studies focused on Community Development and Social Justice.
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