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A native Visalian, Amy Shuklian was elected to the council in November, 2007.
She received a bachelor of science degree in Recreation Administration from California State University, Fresno in 1987. She worked as a recreation therapist in the mental health field for 12 years. She returned to Visalia in 1999, and currently is a recreation therapist for the Kaweah Delta Health Care District.
Amy has been involved in numerous community activities. She spearheaded the effort to develop Visalia’s first off-leash dog park, Cody Kelly Bark Park. These efforts fueled Amy’s desire to continue to serve the community. She became a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and served as its chairperson in 2007. She is also vice-president of the Parks and Recreation Foundation, president of Valley Oak SPCA, and is a member of the city’s Smart Growth Task Force.
Her most recent community project was her involvement in the 1,000 Hands Playground which was built with an all-volunteer crew of community members at Visalia’s Riverway Sports Park in September, 2007. Amy also serves as emcee for various community events, such as the 4th of July celebration, Visalia Teen Idol, and the “Oh Say, Can You Sing” contest.
When not involved in community activity, Amy can be found at the bark park with her Chocolate Labrador Retrievers, Godiva and Molly Brown, at the golf course, or on stage doing her stand-up comedy routine.
Amy strives for Visalia to maintain its heritage, strong sense of community, and unique quality of life as we grow and plan for the future.
