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Candidate bio - Chak Au

I came from Hong Kong in 1988 and have been the leading therapist on the Family and Child Counselling Team for Vancouver Coastal Health in Richmond for over 20 years.
Chak Au
Richmond City Council candidate Chak Au. Oct. 2014.
I came from Hong Kong in 1988 and have been the leading therapist on the Family and Child Counselling Team for Vancouver Coastal Health in Richmond for over 20 years.
 
As a strong advocate for mental health services, multicultural harmony, and environmental sustainability, I have co-founded several non-profit organizations, including the Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada, Inter-faith for World Peace Society, and the Richmond GreenSpace Society.
 
I was elected a School Trustee from 1999 to 2011, and have just completed my first term on City Council.
 
My training as a therapist has equipped me with “listening ears.” My approach is to find long-term solution to an issue after thorough study and analysis, instead of patching it up. 
 
I believe in open and transparent government. I am committed to bring people’s voices to Council and have been recognized that I always speak in the best interests of the community. 
 
I believe we should have a vibrant, business-oriented city centre, and strong neighborhoods built around parks and community facilities. It is important to me to protect our farmlands and rivers from contamination. I will continue to advocate for affordable housing and programs for young families.