He is the third "newcomer" to step forward as  Trent Derrick, ( a failed Mayoralty candidate form the 2005 vote)  and MaryAnne Arcand the  Director of  TruckSafe have both  thrown their hats into the ring ahead of the nomination filing period.

Kauk hadn't  planned on  making the announcement so soon but "With a Federal election on the horizon, I think its important to get our message out now"

Kauk had taken a shot at  Council in the last  ballot and picked up 3831 votes.

A 14 year resident and businessman in Prince  George, he says he wants to serve on city council so he can give back to the community that has given so much to him.

Kauk  has served with the Prince George Rotary Board, the P.G. Mardi Gras Society, the PG Heritage Commission,  Northern BC Today's Woman Awards, the P.G. Chamber of Commerce, Progress Prince George, and the P.G.Library Board.

He says that as a businessman he is experienced in making  decisions and being accountable "The decisions I make daily have to be concise, balanced, and responsible and they have to be made quickly.  Quite often, there is no second chance.  I will bring this style to the table in council chambers."