Miller seeks re-election to CDA Council

COEUR d'ALENE — Kiki Miller, a longtime Coeur d'Alene resident and community activist, announced her bid Tuesday for re-election to the Coeur d'Alene City Council.

Miller has lived in Coeur d'Alene since 1975 and has been involved in numerous civic and leadership projects over the past several decades.

"Our community has evolved in recent years and I respect the interests of those who have lived here all their life, as well as the newcomers to our community who are passionate about our North Idaho quality of life," she said.

"I am running for city council because I've spent the last 40 years being involved in multiple aspects of community service, promoting our region and civic projects that have helped to create our great city. We have challenges in the near future, but we can have positive outcomes if we involve the creative vision of the entire community."

Miller's vision for the city includes a quality education system, a diverse offering of sustainable jobs, responsible planning and strong fiscal management in order to grow the local economy, while protecting the natural resources and outstanding quality of life.

"My experience as a local entrepreneur, community activist and civic leader has provided a great perspective to our community," said Miller. "I will continue to provide a voice for area residents, while shaping a positive future for our community. I formally organized and led the Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership to address the shift in the housing market and growth issues escalated by the pandemic and its ensuing lifestyle changes around the country. To date, we’ve made great progress toward solutions and building a publicly involved process to address this issue for years to come.”

In keeping her original campaign promises, Miller said she has consistently supported the police and fire departments, led numerous community engagement events including development of Atlas Mill Park, a Performing Arts Facility Feasibility study, establishment of free parking for local residents and limiting property tax increases.

She spearheaded formation of the Historic Preservation Commission, opened the Lake City Public Library which morphed into establishing outreach programs in multiple library branches, and brought forward and helped pass the country's first Robotics Ordinance.

During the pandemic she created job preservation measures in the arts community, had statewide discussions to allow gyms and salons to remain open, and led a tourism awareness campaign to help keep local citizens safe.

Miller and her husband, Craig, have one son, Oskar, who attended musical theatre conservatory in New York. She has owned Kagey Company, Inc., a local marketing, publication and promotions firm, since 1992.

Miller has served as a Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce executive director, as a Women's Center board member, and has been named Volunteer of the Year for both the Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls chambers. She also received Woman of the Year honors from the local Soroptimist organization and Citizen of the Year / North Idaho College Annual Day of Dialog event.

In addition, she has volunteered or been appointed to several leadership roles for numerous organizations. Miller has started or operated numerous nonprofits and continues to regularly volunteer in local fundraising and community support activities.