Ken, who currently works at the BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has 25 years experience in successfully developing and implementing economic and social policies and programs at the management level in the BC and federal governments.  His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Bachelor of Education, and a Masters of Public Administration. His past experience includes being the Chair of the Esquimalt Advisory Planning Commission, Vice President of the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Township Community Arts Council and President of the Victoria chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.  Ken enjoys reading, running, cycling, hiking and travelling. He lives with his wife and his cat in the Rockheights area of Esquimalt.  Ken’s goals for the upcoming term are to 1) grow Esquimalt’s business community, 2) adopt a more collaborative approach to development proposals in Esquimalt, and 3) position Esquimalt as the arts capital of Vancouver Island.

Jacob Helliwell has a long family history in Esquimalt and currently lives on Foster Street with his wife, Maria, and their cat, Luna. He has built his career in public sector financial management and currently works for the BC Public Service in financial planning and analysis. He holds an accounting designation (CPA, CMA) and will soon complete his Master of Public Administration degree. Jacob is an active volunteer and a strong supporter of community groups. He has volunteered extensively with Rotary International, the University of Victoria, the Association of Professional Economists of BC, the Township, and many local organizations. Jacob is looking forward to engaging with the community and is excited and honoured to be a part of the decision-making team for Esquimalt.

Currently in his third term as a Councillor, Tim Morrison has extensive governance experience serving on a variety of local and regional committees, boards and commissions on behalf of Esquimalt. A seasoned communications professional, Tim currently works in a senior communications role at the BC Assessment Authority, responsible for coordinating communications for over two million properties with a combined value of about $2 trillion.  He has also worked, volunteered and travelled throughout the world. Having visited over 80 countries on six continents, Tim has experienced a vast array of communities and a diversity of cultures.  He has been a school trustee, teacher, journalist, adventure tour guide and travel writer. Tim is a registered member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and a graduate of Simon Fraser University where he studied political science, communications and geography.