Lidia Kafieh - Candidate for Ward 3 Councillor

BIO

BIOGRAPHY
Background

Lidia is the daughter of Italian Immigrants, Fiorina And Mario Turco. Lidia was born September 17, 1963 and has been a life long resident of Richmond Hill living in Ward 3 for the past 12 years. Lidia has been married to John for 20 years and a parent of 4 beautiful children. She is a business owner and understands the challenges that business owners face each and every day.

For the past 24 years, Lidia has worked part time for a major Airline at The Toronto International Airport and understands the need for balancing the demands of the Public and the employer.

Lidia's strength in with dealing with the public puts her in a strong position to help when dealing with the concerns of the residents of Ward 3.

A Message from Lidia

"I am Lidia Kafieh, Ward 3 resident for 12 years, a parent of 4, business owner and 26 year volunteer in Richmond Hill. I am an advocate, I listen, I understand, I champion a cause. Email info@LidiaKafieh.ca and tell me how together we keep Ward 3 the greatest place to live."

“Let Me Represent You”. Please support me on Election Day October 25, 2010.”

Community Service and Volunteer Organizations

Member of The Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association

Campaign volunteer in 2006 for The YCDSB Trustee Anne Stong

Lidia has been a blood donor to The Canadian Blood Services since January , 2004

Local School Council Chair, Vice Chair, Parent Member and volunteer for over 14 years

Strong Parent Advocate and volunteer to The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families, which provides treatment and intervention services for Children and Youth for the past two years

Committee Member for The David Cohen Annual Ward 3 Barbeque Event

Campaign to Elect David Cohen Ward 3 Councillor Volunteer

Academy of Sports and Fitness Gymnastics Club Fundraising Volunteer and Events Organizer for Competitive and Recreational Athletes for the past eight years

The Community for McDonalds McHappy Days Volunteer for the past four years

Member of The Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association

Lidia first began volunteering 1986 at York Central Hospital