Meet Morgan Turland
Salmon Arm is home. It’s where I’m raising my family, where I work, where I volunteer, and where I’ve built connections with people throughout our community.
I’m a mom, a bookkeeper, an education professional, a volunteer, and someone who genuinely enjoys getting involved. Whether it’s organizing a community event, advocating for families, working with local organizations, or simply lending a hand when something needs to get done, I’ve always believed that being part of a community means contributing to it.
I value common sense, good conversation, and people who are willing to challenge their own ideas. I’m curious by nature, I ask a lot of questions, want to understand how things work, and believe good decisions come from listening to different perspectives before making them.
Outside of work and volunteering, you’ll find me spending time with my family and friends, curling, skiing, enjoying the lake, reading a good book, or taking advantage of everything that makes Salmon Arm such a great place to call home.
I’m not running because I want to be a politician. I’m running because I care about this community, I enjoy bringing people together to solve problems, and I believe I have something valuable to contribute at the council table.
Experience & Community
Leadership
Community Leadership
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President, SD83 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
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Treasurer, Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) Board of Directors
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Past President, Salmon Arm Daybreak Rotary
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Former 2nd Vice-President, CUPE Local 523
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Experience serving on boards and committees, reviewing budgets and policies, and representing community members
Financial & Business Experience
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Local bookkeeping and accounting business owner
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Experience with budgeting, financial reporting and financial accountability
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Understanding of the challenges facing small businesses
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Focus on responsible use of limited resources
Governance & Advocacy
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Experience working with elected boards and senior leadership
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Reviewing budgets, policies and governance decisions
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Chairing and participating on committees
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Advocating on behalf of families and community members
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Comfortable asking difficult questions and working through competing perspectives
Education & Professional Experience
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More than ten years working in public education
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Experience supporting students and families with diverse needs
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Background in Engineering design and drafting technology
Volunteer & Community Involvement
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Rotary community projects and fundraising
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Youth and school initiatives
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Food drives and community events
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Parent advocacy
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Volunteer coordination
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Community communications
Different roles. Different perspectives. One community.
Each of these experiences has strengthened my ability to listen, collaborate, understand budgets, navigate complex issues, and make thoughtful decisions- the same skills I want to bring to Salmon Arm City Council.
Through years of organizing community events and working with local organizations, I have developed the collaborative skills necessary to bring diverse perspectives to the council table. I am ready to apply my common-sense approach and curious nature to the challenges facing our community.
Professional
Bookkeeper & Education Professional
Community
Family Advocate & Local Volunteer
